neuroscience
A soft, bio-friendly 3D brain-implant electrode
Posted in Science on 12th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Can capture signals from single neurons in the brain over a long period of time, without causing brain-tissue damage.
Mini-brains will help medical research
Posted in Science on 5th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
If Brown University scientists have their way, just about any lab could make some simulated brain matter of their own.
Drug used to treat cancer appears to sharpen memory
Posted in Science on 3rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
A drug that would sharpen your memory and help those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease by rewiring the brain and keeping neurons alive?
Kavli foundation invests $100 Million into brain research
Posted in Science on 2nd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers hope the money will help develop tools that will allow neuroscientists to see the whole picture of how the brain works.
Controlling brain cells with ultrasound
Posted in Science on 16th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Sonogenetics may be able to selectively activate brain, heart, muscle, and other cells using ultrasonic waves, similar to optogenetics.