The Babel of Brains: Decoding Sound Recognition With Machine Learning
Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh have created a machine learning model to understand how brains recognize communication sounds. The model, tested on guinea pigs,…
Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh have created a machine learning model to understand how brains recognize communication sounds. The model, tested on guinea pigs,…
New research finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest. Reports of near-death experiences—with tales of white light, visits from…
A semantic decoder that turns brain activity into text has been developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. This AI system, which…
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that octopamine, a neurotransmitter present in trace amounts in mammals, interacts with brain cells to prevent cell death. The…
What if amyloid beta plaques aren’t the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease? There is a growing body of evidence that iron in the brain may…
More than half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment within a year; screening may help detect cognitive impairment, according to a new American Heart Association…
An international team of scientists has identified a gene in the brain linked to anxiety symptoms, with modifications to this gene shown to reduce anxiety…
A study of 7,068 elderly Americans suggests more research is needed to inform healthy aging strategies. A study from Ohio State University analyzed data from…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research’s study found that a single psychedelic experience can significantly alter beliefs about consciousness, purpose, and the universe….
Caltech researchers discovered an enzyme that enables viral vectors to cross the blood-brain barrier, potentially aiding brain disorder drug development and research. The blood–brain barrier…
The first molecular images of olfaction have opened the door to creating new smells. Scientists from UC San Francisco (UCSF) have accomplished a significant breakthrough…
The unprecedented aging of the world’s population is leading to various forms of cognitive decline, which presents a significant challenge for families and society alike….
Even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. Using data from a Europe-wide study, the…
Human-Like Intelligence Could Be Physical In a groundbreaking study, an international team has shown that nanowire networks can mimic the short- and long-term memory functions…
Researchers have used MRI brain scans of children with isolated fetal ventriculomegaly to measure neurodevelopment and investigate the presence of autism traits at school age….
More research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s. A small study suggests that the insomnia medication suvorexant could potentially reduce Alzheimer’s proteins…
Worms could be a good research model for understanding the endocannabinoid system—and possibly developing better drugs. Worms exposed to a cannabinoid exhibit behavior similar to…
A Scripps Research team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity. Chronic alcohol consumption may make people…