Researchers at UCLA have made groundbreaking discoveries about how the brain processes time and space, two fundamental aspects of human consciousness. Using special depth electrodes implanted in epilepsy patients, the researchers were able to study the activity of “place cells” responsible for spatial navigation and “time cells” responsible for temporal comprehension. One study found that …
The Molecular Neuroscience Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has made an important breakthrough by connecting the survival and pathology of sensory neurons to the transport of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) within these cells. The researchers focused on the dynein protein complex, specifically the Dynein Roadblock 1 (Dynlrb1) subunit, which is critical …
Summary: A new study reveals the timeline for the development of executive function in adolescents, indicating that it typically matures around 18 years old. This study, which included over 10,000 participants and multiple datasets, provides valuable information for education, psychiatry, and the judicial system. Key Facts: The study, based on over 10,000 participants, found that …
Summary: Scientists have discovered how animals differentiate between similar scents. Certain neurons consistently identify different smells, while others respond unpredictably, helping to distinguish nuanced aromas over time. This research, inspired by fruit fly studies, has potential implications for enhancing machine-learning models. By introducing variability, artificial intelligence (AI) systems may mirror the discernment found in nature. …
Researchers have conducted a comprehensive brain autopsy study that reveals significant vascular and white matter damage in women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Unlike male contact sports athletes, no evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was found. The study also suggests that cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are more prevalent in women who have faced …
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Neuralink, the neurotech startup led by Elon Musk, has exciting news. The company has announced that it will begin recruiting patients for its first in-human clinical trial, called the PRIME Study. This significant milestone comes after Neuralink obtained approval from an independent institutional review board and a hospital …
Elon Musk’s visionary project to embed microchips into human brains has faced a major hurdle as the US medical regulators rejected its clinical trials application over safety concerns. His Neuralink endeavor, which aims to help people suffering from blindness or paralysis, faced several risks that worried medical professionals about its safety. The regulators were worried …