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Universal process that wires the brain is consistent across species
By Emily Cooke published
A new modeling study helps confirm that key connections in the brain are formed in the same way across different animal species, likely including humans.
Cerebral organoids: What are lab-grown 'minibrains'?
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Brain organoids, or minibrains, contain human tissues and have potential uses in basic research, drug development and computer science.
In a 1st, 'minibrains' grown from fetal brain tissue
By Emily Cooke published
The new tissue-derived minibrains may complement existing models made from stem cells, the researchers behind the new study say.
Electric pulses to the brain may make people easier to hypnotize
By Emily Cooke published
In a new clinical trial, short bursts of brain stimulation briefly made patients with chronic pain more susceptible to hypnosis.
How long can the brain survive without oxygen?
By Anna Gora published
When the brain's supply of oxygen is reduced or eliminated, damage can set in very quickly.
18 brain studies that blew our minds in 2023
By Nicoletta Lanese published
From its strange "spiral signals" to a libido switch, the brain contains myriad mysteries that scientists are still working to unravel.
Volunteers inhale air pollutants to unpack link to dementia
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.
It's not 'all in your head' — neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan on psychosomatic illness
By Emily Cooke published
In her clinic, neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan often sees patients with psychosomatic illness — conditions she believes are widely misunderstood. She's now on a mission to change that.
In a 1st, scientists combine AI with a 'minibrain' to make hybrid computer
By Rebecca Sohn published
Researchers plugged a "brain organoid" into an artificial intelligence system, using the neural tissue to help complete computational tasks. The experiment could mark a step toward "biocomputers."
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