#Brain 4/4

Joshua Shavit

Can't remember? According to researchers, you can take a break from forgetfullness

Many of us have experienced the following: the day before an exam, we try to cram a huge amount of information into our brain.

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US company wins FDA approval for first-ever clinical trial using brain implants to cure paralysis

This early feasibility study (EFS) of the device will assess the safety and efficacy in patients with severe paralysis.

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Wearable brain-machine interface controls wheelchairs, robotic arms and more

A new wearable brain-machine interface (BMI) system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis

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Researchers from UCSD help paralyzed man translate his thoughts to text

Most of us take for granted how easy it is to speak our thoughts and feelings. Now UCSF researchers have news of a major medical milestone

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Ever wonder what your brain actually does while you sleep? Scientists now know.

Using an AI approach capable of decoding brain activity during sleep, scientists were able to glimpse what we think about when we are asleep

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Taking your brain out for a walk is good for both your brain and your well-being

If you're regularly out in the fresh air, you're doing something good for both your brain and your well-being.

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New generation anti-cancer drug provides immediate hope for children with brain cancer

A genetic map of a childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug

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Implantable brain device relieves pain in early study

A computerized brain implant effectively relieves short-term and chronic pain in rodents, a new study finds.

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Your brain activity reveals when you are lying about a white lie

Activity in prefrontal cortex provides clues about if a white lie has selfish motives