Collaborate Disseminate
Time is relative, and not only in an astrophysical sense – we’re all familiar with that feeling that time drags when we’re bored and flies when we’re busy. New analysis of brain activity patterns shows how our brains track time, and some intriguing ins… Continue reading Time flies: Our brains perceive time more like counters than clocks
Researchers have figured out how a commonly used general anesthetic drug induces unconsciousness by causing brain activity to become increasingly unstable. The findings could lead to better anesthetic control in the operating room and treatments for co… Continue reading Anesthetic causes unconsciousness by creating brain chaos
Researchers have developed a remote, non-invasive method of selectively controlling neurons in the brain using magnetic fields. The technique opens the door to a greater understanding of brain function and, potentially, new treatments for disorders.Con… Continue reading Mind control magnets modify appetite and social behavior
‘Night owls’ traditionally get a bit of a rough time of it, with numerous studies linking staying up late to poor health outcomes, inadequate sleep and a fair amount of shame that comes with not being able to function as well in the mornings as others…. Continue reading ‘Night owls’ have 13.5% better brain function than early risers
Biocomputing is one of the most bizarre frontiers in emerging technology, made possible by the fact that our neurons perceive the world and act on it speaking the same language as computers do – electrical signals. Human brain cells, grown in large num… Continue reading ‘Brain-in-a-jar’ biocomputers can now learn to control robots
We’ve known for a while how a lack of sleep can negatively affect the brain. Studies have found that just one night of disturbed sleep increases Alzheimer’s disease-related amyloid-beta peptides. In addition to making someone unfocused, a lack of sleep… Continue reading Memories lost due to sleep deprivation restored by existing drugs
Touch is an important communication tool in interpersonal relationships, whether intimate or professional. Studies have shown that pleasant touch, like you’d get from a cuddle, hug, or holding hands, improves mood, reduces stress and strengthens relati… Continue reading Choice makes touch significantly more pleasant
Based on fractal patterns in neurons, researchers believe our brains exist at or near a state called criticality where they’re extremely close to shifting from one state of matter to another. They also admit they don’t know what either state is.Continu… Continue reading Our brain matter is stuck at a phase transition, says new study
Current AI training methods burn colossal amounts of energy to learn, but the human brain sips just 20 W. Swiss startup FinalSpark is now selling access to cyborg biocomputers, running up to four living human brain organoids wired into silicon chips.Co… Continue reading Living brain-cell biocomputers are now training on dopamine
A wearable ultrasound patch could soon be saving lives, by monitoring the blood flow in hospital patients’ brains. The device is only about the size of a postage stamp plus it works continuously, unlike traditional methods.Continue ReadingCategory: Med… Continue reading Little life-saving patch is big on reading blood flow in the brain