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These 3 neurons may underlie the drive to eat food
The drive to eat may be controlled by a very simple circuit in the brain, new research in mice suggests.…
Read More »Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative…
Read More »New formation of neurons from stem cell niche disrupted after stroke
Researchers at the University of Freiburg have studied what happens immediately after a stroke in the stem cell niche known…
Read More »Your brain has individual neurons that respond to the smell of bananas
Get those neurons firing Natnan Srisuwan/Getty Images Our brains contain “banana” neurons that fire when we see or smell the…
Read More »Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals Fruit Fly’s Neurons in Exquisite Detail
October 2, 2024 4 min read Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals Fruit Fly’s Neurons in Exquisite Detail Wiring diagram lays…
Read More »These ‘living computers’ are made from human neurons — and you can rent one for $500 a month
Artificial intelligence systems, even those as sophisticated as ChatGPT, depend on the same silicon-based hardware that has been the bedrock…
Read More »Sleep resets neurons for new memories the next day
While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores energy, a new Cornell University study finds it resets another vital…
Read More »Alzheimer’s disease: It’s not only neurons
Memory loss, confusion, speech problems — Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting about 35 million people…
Read More »State-of-the-art brain recordings reveal how neurons resonate
For decades, scientists have focused on how the brain processes information in a hierarchical manner, with different brain areas specialized…
Read More »These Living Computers Are Made from Human Neurons
These Living Computers Are Made from Human Neurons In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring…
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