[ad_1] When you cycle to the store you may have two very different reasons for swerving: a simple reflex when something whizzes in your path, or executive control when you see road signs indicating the correct path. A new study by MIT neuroscientists shows how the brain is wired for …
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[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 24, 2020 Researchers at King’s College London first identified brain activity in a newborn when they are learning an association between different types of sensory experiences. Using advanced MRI and robotic scanning techniques, the researchers found that a child’s brain activity can be changed …
Read More »Researchers are working on a new project to develop a brain implant for the blind
[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 23, 2020 Implanting a device into the brain to generate a rough perception of vision for people with blindness may sound like science fiction, but researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas and partner institutions aim to make that vision a reality. The …
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