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      Illuminating Brain Inhibition

      Researchers developed a groundbreaking technology to track when brain cells deactivate, a key process known as inhibition. This technique allows a deeper understanding of normal brain functions and disorders like depression, PTSD, and Alzheimer's.
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      Robotic Breakthrough Mimics Human Walking Efficiency

      Researchers achieved a significant advancement in robotics by replicating human-like variable speed walking using a musculoskeletal model. This model, steered by a reflex control method akin to the human nervous system, enhances our understanding of human locomotion and sets new standards for robotic technology.
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      SynapShot Technique Enables Real-Time Synapse Observation

      A pioneering research team developed SynapShot, the first technique enabling real-time observation of synapse formation and changes. This groundbreaking method involves conjugating dimerization-dependent fluorescent proteins to synapses, allowing the team to track live synapse dynamics.
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      TMS Proves Long-Term Relief for Depression

      A major clinical trial, BRIGhTMIND, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) significantly eases symptoms of severe depression for at least six months. The study, involving five centers across England, marks a substantial advancement over previous TMS treatments, which showed improvements lasting only 1-3 months.
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      Tech Breakthroughs in Heart and Brain Health

      The Journal of the American Heart Association's special issue showcases the progress of innovative digital technology projects, funded by over $14 million from the American Heart Association's Health Technologies and Innovation Research Network. These projects, launched in 2020, aim to improve global heart and brain health, addressing the gap in technology-based healthcare solutions. This issue features the first collection of work from multidisciplinary teams at renowned institutions, highlighting the synergy of technology and healthcare.
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      Brain Computer Interface news involves science using BCI, neural interfaces, brain implant technologies, EEG control of robotics, neurobotics and more.

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      AI Turns Brain Waves into Spoken Words

      Researchers achieved a breakthrough in converting brain signals to audible speech with up to 100% accuracy. The team used brain implants and artificial intelligence to directly map brain activity to speech in patients with epilepsy.
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      Wireless Brain-Spine Interface: A Leap Towards Reversing Paralysis

      In a pioneering study, researchers designed a wireless brain-spine interface enabling a paralyzed man to walk naturally again. The 'digital bridge' comprises two electronic implants — one on the brain and another on the spinal cord — that decode brain signals and stimulate the spinal cord to activate leg muscles.
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      The latest science news involving neural prosthetics, arm and leg prostheses, bionics, biomechanical engineering, BCIs, robotics, EEG control of prosthetics, visual aids, auditory aids for hearing and more is here. You can also

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      Neural Implant Translates Brainwaves Into Words

      A new speech prosthetic offers hope for those with speech-impairing neurological disorders. By converting brain signals into speech using high-density sensors and machine learning, the technology represents a significant advancement over current slower communication aids.
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      Brain Organoids Self-Organize from Fetal Tissue

      Scientists have created 3D brain organoids from human fetal tissue that self-organize, offering a new way to study brain development and diseases. These mini-brains contain various brain cell types and extracellular matrix, closely resembling the human brain. They also show potential for cancer research and drug testing.
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      Electrical Stimulation Enhances Hypnotizability

      Researchers have found that targeted electrical stimulation of the brain can temporarily increase a person's hypnotizability, potentially allowing more individuals to benefit from hypnosis-based therapies for pain relief and other conditions. In a study involving participants with fibromyalgia, electrical stimulation delivered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex boosted hypnotizability for about an hour.
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      AI and EEG Transform Silent Thoughts to Text

      Researchers created a revolutionary system that can non-invasively convert silent thoughts into text, offering new communication possibilities for people with speech impairments due to illnesses or injuries. The technology uses a wearable EEG cap to record brain activity and an AI model named DeWave to decode these signals into language.
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      Light Therapy Shines in Treating Alzheimer’s Sleep and Mood Issues

      A new study highlights the efficacy of light therapy in enhancing sleep and reducing psycho-behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients. This non-pharmacological treatment, targeting the brain's sleep modulator, shows significant promise in mitigating apathetic and depressive behaviors, agitation, and aggression commonly associated with Alzheimer’s cognitive decline.
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