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The tricky ethics of brain implants and informed consent
The participant in the first study, Pat Bennett, lost her ability to speak as a result of ALS, also known…
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Brain implants helped create a digital avatar of a stroke survivor’s face
The implant doesn’t record thoughts. Instead it captures the electrical signals that control the muscle movements of the lips, tongue,…
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How Human Brain Cells Might Someday Power Biocomputers
Every day, there seems to be a new advancement in computing—whether it be OpenAI releases ChatGPT AIor Google publishes a…
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Fake Brain Doc at ‘Filthy’ Special-Needs School iBRAIN Uses Kids as ‘Guinea Pigs,’ Lawsuit Claims
One New York City Private School for Children with Special Needs with Brain Disorders is said to be so filthy…
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The brain stores useful memories this way
There are specific groups of neurons in the brain involved in long-term memory. An animal study revealed that these neurons…
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How do strong muscles keep your brain healthy?
Myokine is released into the bloodstream when your muscles contract, make new cells, or perform other metabolic activities. When they…
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The cerebral cortex of developing human brains mapped using high-quality MRI scan data
Scientists have successfully mapped the cortical surface of a young human brain at impressively high resolution. The mapping, performed using…
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Developed a new map of the developing cerebral cortex
“These results provide an important reference for exploring and understanding the dynamics of development,” said study senior author Gang Li,…
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The cerebral cortex of developing human brains mapped using high-quality MRI scan data
Scientists have successfully mapped the cortical surface of a young human brain at impressively high resolution. The mapping, performed using…
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New research may lead to new therapeutic approaches to treating Alzheimer’s disease
In a new approach, scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, have aimed to treat Alzheimer’s disease with new…
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