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New brain-reading headset could help stroke victims regain movement

The portable headset reads the brain waves of the wearer, triggering a connected robotic arm to move when the person thinks about moving their arm.

06/10/2023

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Toddlers' brain activity offers glimpse into future IQ, study finds

A unique investigation into the profound impact of early orphanage life on brain activity found definitive links to our development into adulthood.

09/09/2023

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New brain-computer interfaces help paralysed patients to speak again

Two “groundbreaking” brain-computer interfaces are being tested on paralysed people who lost the ability to speak.

28/08/2023

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What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain?

"Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients.

26/08/2023

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Skull scanning may aid in brain disease diagnosis and treatment

The study findings could open up new possibilities to monitor brain inflammation simply by scanning the surface of the patient’s head.

23/08/2023

Tech News

This 'mind-reading' AI system can recreate what your brain is seeing

MinD-Vis could be developed to integrate into virtual reality headsets, with the idea that users could control being in a metaverse with their minds.

21/08/2023

Health news

AI-powered brain implants restore touch and movement to paralysed man

Thomas can now scratch his face and wipe his nose, something his sister had to help him with previously.

03/08/2023

Tech News

Deepfake videos prompt false memories of films, study shows

Deepfake clips remaking movie scenes prompted people to falsely remember the films - but no more so than a fake text description did.

21/07/2023

Tech News

These neurohacking headphones track brain signals to keep you focused

Headphones that can tell you when you’re tired and should take a break could be on sale later this year. Euronews Next tried them out at VivaTech.

14/06/2023

Health news

Scientists have found a way to get brain cancer cells to self-destruct

Aggressive glioblastoma tumours could be in trouble: a breakthrough discovery successfully wiped out cancer cells in mice.

03/06/2023

Health news

Elon Musk start-up says it can test its brain implants on people

Neuralink says it has finally won FDA approval to test its implants in humans, after earlier struggles over safety concerns.

26/05/2023

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Study finally reveals how rerouting brain signals can treat depression

Researchers at Stanford University have identified the "backward" brain signals that dim joyful emotions in depressed patients.

26/05/2023

Health news

Brain signals provide clues for treating chronic pain

Researchers have identified an area of the brain associated with chronic pain, raising hopes for new treatments.

23/05/2023

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This flower-like electrode could make brain surgery less invasive

The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain.

17/05/2023

Health news

Scientists use AI to show what a mouse sees based on its brain signals

Scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to read a mouse’s brain while it watched a video clip - and then reconstruct what it saw.

10/05/2023

Health news

Reading your mind: This AI system can translate thoughts to text

The AI system can translate people’s thoughts to text, by scanning their brains while they listen to a story - or even imagine telling a story.

02/05/2023

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Scientists discover brain changes during psychedelic trips on DMT

People on DMT trips had their brains scanned to see what changes to their high level functions were taking place.

21/03/2023

Health news

Inside the creepy basement that houses a collection of 10,000 brains

An opportunity to find treatments for mental health conditions or a reminder of a dark period of history? Denmark's "Brain Collection" is both.

18/03/2023

Green News

Traffic fumes may impair your thinking. These simple steps can help

Scientists find ‘concerning’ links between traffic jams, depression and memory in this first-of-its-kind air pollution study.

31/01/2023

Health news

Early hearing tests could help prevent risk of dementia

Though there are factors increasing the risk of dementia that we cannot control, there are others we have a great influence on.

19/01/2023