Brain implant wirelessly translates thought to text with 94% accuracy
Researchers demonstrated the first human use of a wireless transmitter capable of delivering high-bandwidth neural signals.
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Joseph Shavit
Feb 14, 2022
Bizarre 'metamaterial' helmet creates higher resolution brain scans
This gadget made of plastic and copper wire is a technological breakthrough with the potential to revolutionize medical imaging.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors -- but how?
People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. And now, researchers believe they have discovered why.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021
Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner
Many people experience forgetfulness, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or something more.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021
A ten-minute run can boost brain processing
Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 4, 2021
Precise new form of brain surgery requires no incisions or scalpels
Researchers have developed a noninvasive way to remove faulty brain circuits without the need for conventional brain surgery.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021
Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's
New highly sensitive quantum sensors for the brain may in the future be able to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinsons
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021
White people trained in mindfulness were three times more likely to help Black people
White people who received training in mindfulness meditation were three times more likely to help a Black person in staged scenarios.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 20, 2021
How do we know we're tired?
Throughout evolution sleep has remained universal and essential to all organisms with a nervous system.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2021
Researchers uncover how to create safer opioids
Researchers may have uncovered new answers on how to create safer opioids by to bypassing the part of brain that feels pleasure.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
Key mental abilities can actually improve as we age
It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research offers surprisingly good news.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
Scientists reverse age-related memory loss in mice - could do the same for humans
Scientists have successfully reversed age-related memory loss in mice and could lead to human treatments to prevent memory loss
Joseph Shavit
Jun 16, 2021
Amazing good news about how menopause changes your brain
Research shows that menopause changes a woman’s brain, but many of the changes are temporary and the brain eventually supplements them
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2021
Scientists say active early learning shapes the adult brain
An enhanced learning environment during the first five years of life shapes the brain in ways that are apparent four decades later
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2021
Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone
Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory
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