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New tech for recording data from one million neurons in real time

Posted in Medicine on 25th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Applications include monitoring the brain in paralyzed patients, watching for epileptic seizure signs, and real-time feedback for robotic arms.

Stem Cell Treatment Restores Sight to Patients in New Clinical Trial

Posted in Medicine on 25th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Patients receiving stem cell treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration have regained reading vision.

Rise in cancers 'caused by weight'

Posted in Medicine on 24th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Being overweight or obese is a growing cause of cancer in the UK while cases caused by smoking are falling, according to a large study.

Algorithm will allow for simulating an entire brain on future exascale computers

Posted in Software on 24th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

A team of scientists has developed an algorithm that represents a major step toward simulating neural connections in the entire human brain.

The wearable brain scanner you can move around in

Posted in Medicine on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Nottingham have invented a new type of brain scanner which can be worn on the head, allowing patients to move while being scanned.