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University's m study of eyeball link to Alzheimer's

Posted in Medicine on 27th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers at Dundee University are to lead a .1m study into whether eye tests can reveal the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Are efforts at total brain simulation putting the cart before the horse?

Posted in Science on 26th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Since it was awarded a one billion euro, decade-long research grant last year, the Human Brain Project has been the center of extreme excitement and heavy criticism.

Transparent graphene-based sensors open new window into the brain

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Engineers have developing invisible implantable medical sensor microarrays to allow for seeing brain tissue hidden by implants.

Obamas Brain Project Backs Neurotechnology

Posted in Science on 12th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

The U.S. announces $46 million to develop new technologies for exploring the brain.

Brain Scan Technique Could Predict Dementia Before Symptoms

Posted in Medicine on 9th Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers say a simple technique using magnetic resonance imaging could lead to an early diagnosis of dementia, long before cognitive decline is evident.