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Growing neurons on silicon chips
Via Robots.net Researchers at University of Calgary have developed neurochips capable of capable of interfacing to and sensing activity of biological neurons in very high resolution. The new chips are automated so it's now easy to connect multiple brain cells eliminating the years of train... Read more ...
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Sniff-activated sensor may return active...
Disabled persons, quadriplegics and others suffering from paralysis may be able to regain movement with a sniff-activated sensor, according to a study by Israeli researchers . The technology works by translating changes in nasal air pressure into electrical signals that are passed to a comput... Read more ...
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Hybrid nanoparticle-organic transistor mimics a...
Via MilTech Nanotechnology researchers in France have developed a hybrid transistor called NOMFET (Nanoparticle Organic Memory Field-Effect Transistor) that shows the main behavior of a biological spiking synapse and can lead to a new generation of neuro-inspired computers, capable of respon... Read more ...
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Smart Sensors Help Improve Prostheses...
Press release: Sensitive fitting process for leg prostheses When fitting a leg prosthesis on a patient, clinicians typically have to use a gait laboratory to analyze patient's natural steps. The problem is that only one or two steps can be recorded by the lab, which provides too little ... Read more ...
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Tweaking Your Neurons
This interesting article, recently appeared in hplusmagazine , reviews the emerging trends in "neuroenhancement" http://hplusmagazine.com/articles/neuro/tweaking-your-neurons Read more ...
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Neuroscience and the military: ethical...
Super soldiers equipped with neural implants, suits that contain biosensors, and thought scans of detainees may become reality sooner than you think. In this video taken from the show " Conversations from Penn State ", Jonathan Moreno discusses the ethical implications of the appl... Read more ...
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Digital cameras for dementia patients
Via Medgadget Microsoft researchers are developing a wearable digital camera that can be used to record the day's activities of th user. SenseCam was originally developed as a memory aid for healthy people, but it is now in clinical testing for those with memory impairment, su... Read more ...
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Prosthetic Limbs That Can Feel
Via KurzweilAI.net Researchers at Northwestern University, in Chicago, have shown that transplanting the nerves from an amputated hand to the chest allows patients to feel hand sensation there. The findings are the first step toward prosthetic arms with sensors on the fingers that will tra... Read more ...
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Nasdaq Stock Market Inc will launch Neurotech...
Via Brain Waves Nasdaq Stock Market Inc will launch NASDAQ NeuroInsights Neurotech Index on September 25 (ticker symbol: NERV). The 32-member index includes companies whose core business is the development of drugs, devices and diagnostics to treat neurological disorders. The index has... Read more ...
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New NIH Neurotech Funding Opportunities
Via Brain Waves NIH announced new Federal funding to advance understanding of the nervous system, behavior or the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system diseases and disorders, through support of research, development, and enhancement of a wide range of neurotechnologies. ( SBIR PA-07... Read more ...