neuroscience

A more precise way to measure your brain

Posted in Science on 22nd Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Measuring activity in the brain can tell us a lot about how a brain functions, as well as when the functioning is disrupted.

DARPA is using peripheral nerve stimulation to accelerate learning

Posted in Science on 21st Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Unlike many of DARPAs neuroscience and neurotechnology endeavors, it will aim not just to restore lost function but to advance capabilities beyond normal levels.

Electrical brain stimulation could boost benefits of stroke rehabilitation

Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Research indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation during therapy might help stroke patients recover more movement.

This Amazing Computer Chip Is Made of Live Brain Cells

Posted in Hardware on 18th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

So what if we could harness the power of the human brain by using actual brain cells to power the next generation of computers?

Future brain therapies for Parkinson's possible with stem cell bioengineering

Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists developed a novel way to inject healthy human nerve cells into the brain.