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New nasal spray could clear proteins in brain that cause Alzheimer's

The innovative treatment, which targets the build-up of harmful protein, showed promising results in improving brain function in old mice.

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British teen receives world's first epilepsy device implant

It took seven hours for neurosurgeons at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital to fit this brain implant.

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How brain chips like Neuralink could help people with disabilities

Neuralink's first human trial has shown how brain-computer interface (BCI) technology can transform the lives of patients with disabilities, helping them become more independent.

My Wildest Prediction

"Everyone will use mind-reading devices" with pioneer Tan Le

Are you interested in trying a wireless headset that allows you to interact with digital devices simply by reading your mind? This isn't science fiction; it was invented over a decade ago by Australian entrepreneur, inventor, and businesswoman Tan Le.

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This headband stimulates your brain to get rid of period pains

A neuroscience company in the UK is proposing a first-of-its-kind device for combatting premenstrual pain.

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This cake may boost your brain health, experts say

Dubbed the ‘unforgettable cake’, its recipe includes ingredients that should help our brains stay healthy such as beetroot, olive oil, and cinnamon.

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Blood test can detect people at risk of Parkinson’s with 90% accuracy

A new blood test from researchers at Oxford University could identify people at risk for Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms manifest.

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Parkinson’s patient walks unassisted thanks to spinal electrodes

The “game-changing technology” could help restore movement in people with advanced forms of the disease according to Parkinson’s researchers.

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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.

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Could computers someday function with real brains?

A growing field of research known as organoid intelligence is trying to reproduce the human brain to take over AI and more.

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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.

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How does it feel to live with a cerebral implant?

Brain-computer interface technology is a fast-growing field but how does it feel to live with an implant inside of you?

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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.

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Take a listen to this Pink Floyd song AI-generated from brain waves

Neuroscientists were able to recreate 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1' using AI to decipher the brain’s electrical activity. The reconstructed Pink Floyd song represents a breakthrough that could restore the musicality of natural speech to patients with disabling neurological conditions.

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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.

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The sound of silence: Research suggests our brains can hear silence

Through a series of sonic illusions, scientists have found that from a cognitive perspective people perceive silence similarly to how they perceive sounds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Euroviews. Working in neuroscience taught me that music is key to our well-being

Perhaps we should stop thinking about music primarily as a source of entertainment and profit and more as an essential form of social communication with real neurobiological benefits, Daniel Bowling writes.