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High-speed, high-res method allows imaging of a living brain

Posted in Software on 3rd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers studying cancer and other invasive diseases rely on high-resolution imaging to see tumors and other activity deep within the bodys tissues.

'Lightning bolts' in the brain reveal how the brain encodes and stores information without disrupting previously acquired memories

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller

This could help explain the underlying neural circuit problems in brain disorders.

Memories May Not Live in Neurons' Synapses

Posted in Science on 28th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

The finding could mean recollections are more enduring than expected and disrupt plans for PTSD treatments.

Modified microscope allows for high-speed, high-res imaging of live neurons

Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

The device images without signs of cellular damage and has a spatial resolution up to 100 times better than a standard light microscope.

Brain makes decisions with same method used to break Enigma

Posted in Science on 3rd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller

When making simple decisions, neurons in the brain apply the same statistical trick used by Alan Turing to help break Germanys Enigma code during World War II.