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Woman of 24 found to have no cerebellum in her brain
Posted in Medicine on 12th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
A woman has reached the age of 24 without anyone realising she was missing a large part of her brain. The case highlights just how adaptable the organ is.
Brainy processing at your fingertips
Posted in Science on 8th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
New research shows that nerve endings in the fingertips perform neural computations that were thought to occur in the brain.
Experimental rat brain fighter pilot yields insights into how the brain works
Posted in Science on 6th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The experiment delivers an elusive live glimpse of neurons in action; its difficult to observe brains on the cellular level in living animals.
Bypass Commands From the Brain to Legs Through a Computer
Posted in Medicine on 19th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
An artificial connection that bridges the lost pathway and connects brain to spinal circuits has potential to ameliorate the functional loss.
Lab grown neurons give scientists a real-time glimpse into how the brain works
Posted in Science on 17th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists are now growing brain tissue in petri dishes to study neurons up close and personal.