Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

Researchers Create Innovative 3D Maps to Understand Octopus Arm Systems

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Researchers at San Francisco State University have taken a significant step in understanding the complexity of octopus arms by creating three-dimensional maps that detail the intricate nervous system within the arms. Unlike humans, whose brains control all motor functions, octopus arms seem to function semi-independently, almost as if each arm…

Novel Brain-Computer Interface Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands With Thought Alone

Novel Brain-Computer Interface Improves Control of Prosthetic Hands With Thought Alone

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A recent breakthrough by researchers at the German Primate Center, led by Andres Agudelo-Toro, a scientist in the Neurobiology Laboratory, has significantly advanced the field of brain-computer interfaces. The study, conducted with rhesus monkeys, has resulted in a training protocol that enables precise control of prosthetic hands purely through brain…

Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into ‘Movie Scenes’

Study Reveals How Brain Divides Continuous Experiences into ‘Movie Scenes’

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New research has uncovered how the brain organises daily experiences into meaningful segments, much like scenes in a film. While we perceive life as a continuous flow, our brains automatically break memories into distinct moments. Scientists have long debated whether these boundaries are set by environmental changes or if they…

Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind ‘Choking Under Pressure’

Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind ‘Choking Under Pressure’

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A recent study sheds light on why both humans and monkeys may struggle to perform under pressure when high rewards are at stake. Researchers found that stress impacts brain signals essential for executing movements, leading to subpar performance. The study involved three monkeys completing tasks to earn water as a…

Why We Forget Thoughts Instantly? Brain Functions Behind Memory Loss Explained

Why We Forget Thoughts Instantly? Brain Functions Behind Memory Loss Explained

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Forgetting what we were just thinking about is a familiar experience. Whether it’s walking into a room and forgetting why we’re there or starting to speak and losing track of the thought—our brain seems to slip now and then. This everyday phenomenon is deeply connected to how the brain processes…

Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain

Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain

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Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating…

COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study

COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study

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A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus’ spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a “back door,” a process that might explain the neurological…

Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI

Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI

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A groundbreaking project by Harvard University and Google has produced the most detailed map of human brain connections to date. This achievement focuses on a cubic millimetre of the cerebral cortex, extracted from a patient during epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, a team of biologists and machine-learning experts…