neuroscience
On the Horizon: A Magnetic Zap that Strengthens Memory
Posted in Science on 23rd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Magnetic stimulation may help stave off age-related cognitive decline.
Human cells from the blood turned into brain cells
Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have discovered how to turn human blood cells into brain cells, opening the doors to better understanding disease in the body.
You could one day be identified by your unique 'BrainPrint'
Posted in Science on 21st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
This could lead to a whole new way for people to securely access their devices, no passwords required.
A big step toward mapping the human brain
Posted in Science on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
The Allen Institute for Brain Science, a key player in the BRAIN Initiative, has launched a database of neuronal cell types as a first step toward understanding the brain.
New memory cells could lead to bionic brains, and human-like computers
Posted in Hardware on 12th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have created an electronic memory cell that mimics the way that human brains work.