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Brain waves detected in mini-brains grown in a dish
Scientists have created miniature brains from stem cells that developed functional neural networks. Despite being a million times smaller than
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More than just jaundice: Mouse study shows bilirubin may protect the brain: Researchers have found bilirubin plays a unique role in protecting the brain
In studies in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly known
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Two fraudsters, one passport: Computers more accurate than humans at detecting fraudulent identity photos
Computers are more accurate than humans at detecting digitally manipulated ID photos, which merge the images of two people, new
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Physicists use mathematics to trace neuro transitions
Unique in its application of a mathematical model to understand how the brain transitions from consciousness to unconscious behavior, a
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Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik’s Cube faster than any human: Work is step toward advanced AI systems that can think, reason, plan and make decisions
Since its invention by a Hungarian architect in 1974, the Rubik’s Cube has furrowed the brows of many who have
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The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior: When we see people in trouble, we also imagine how we can help before we act
In those split seconds when people witness others in distress, neural pathways in the brain support the drive to help
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Scientists use machine learning to improve gut disease diagnosis: Machines use Google-type algorithms on biopsy images to help children get treatment faster
A study published in the open access journal JAMA Open Network June 14 by scientists at the University of Virginia
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How electrical stimulation reorganizes the brain: Approach could inform efforts to improve brain stimulation treatments for depression, other psychiatric disorders
Recordings of neural activity during therapeutic stimulation can be used to predict subsequent changes in brain connectivity, according to a
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New evidence supports surgery for rare type of brain lymphoma: Comprehensive review of published studies suggests surgery beneficial for one type of primary central nervous system lymphoma
Through a systematic review of published studies going back 50 years, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a
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