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Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
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Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Scientists Test Nanorobots to Treat Brain Aneurysms
Scientists have created nanorobots that could revolutionise the treatment of brain aneurysms by delivering clot-forming drugs directly to the weakened vessel area, reducing the risk of stroke. These robots, smaller than blood cells, were successfully tested in rabbits. The nanobots are guided using magnetic fields and heat, which release the drug a...
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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Human And Machine Merge? Swiss Startup Creates Biocomputer With 16 Mini-Brains
With the emergence of a revolutionary biocomputer harnessing the power of living brain cells, the convergence of technology and biology heralds a transformative shift in computing efficiency and environmental impact.
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Every New Memory You Make Causes Damage To Your Brain Cells, Finds Study
The study is based on analysis of brain data generated by giving mice a mild electric shock.
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Common Household Chemicals Could Harm Brain Development, Study Suggests
Researchers found that chemicals in common household products like disinfectants, furniture, and glues could damage developing brain cells in lab tests and mice.
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Fat Deposits In Brain Cells May Cause Alzheimer's: Study
Michael Haney at the University of Pennsylvania said that targeting these droplets could lead to more effective treatments.
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Breakthrough New Therapy Makes Deadly Brain Tumour Disappear In Days
Under CAR-T, a patient's own T-cells are collected and re-engineered to identify surface markers on the outside of cancer cells before being injected in the body again.
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Scientists Discover New Brain Communication Method, Hinting At Greater Processing Power
The newly discovered dCaAPs offer an additional communication channel, potentially enabling more complex information processing within the brain.
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Scientists Combine Lab-Grown Brain Tissues With Computer, Test Speech Recognition
This research paves the way for potential advancements in bio-computing, hinting at the prospect of more efficient systems compared to traditional computers.
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Killing 'Zombie' Cells Emerges As Key to Reversing Covid-Induced Brain Aging
Researchers have found a way to reverse a cellular process triggered by Covid that contributes to premature aging of the brain.
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Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
-
Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Scientists Test Nanorobots to Treat Brain Aneurysms
Scientists have created nanorobots that could revolutionise the treatment of brain aneurysms by delivering clot-forming drugs directly to the weakened vessel area, reducing the risk of stroke. These robots, smaller than blood cells, were successfully tested in rabbits. The nanobots are guided using magnetic fields and heat, which release the drug a...
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COVID-19 Virus’ Link That Potentially Increases Brain Infection Risk Found, Claims Study
A recent study has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, might be using an unexpected method to infect the brain. Researchers found that mutations in the virus' spike protein allow it to enter brain cells through a "back door," a process that might explain the neurological symptoms observed in some COVID-19 pati...
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Harvard and Google Created the Most Detailed Map of Brain Using AI
In a landmark achievement, Harvard University and Google have developed the most detailed brain map ever created. This innovative project focused on a cubic millimeter of human cerebral cortex, a sample taken during an epilepsy surgery in 2014. Over a decade, biologists and machine-learning experts meticulously mapped approximately 57,000 cells and...
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Human And Machine Merge? Swiss Startup Creates Biocomputer With 16 Mini-Brains
With the emergence of a revolutionary biocomputer harnessing the power of living brain cells, the convergence of technology and biology heralds a transformative shift in computing efficiency and environmental impact.
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Every New Memory You Make Causes Damage To Your Brain Cells, Finds Study
The study is based on analysis of brain data generated by giving mice a mild electric shock.
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Common Household Chemicals Could Harm Brain Development, Study Suggests
Researchers found that chemicals in common household products like disinfectants, furniture, and glues could damage developing brain cells in lab tests and mice.
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Fat Deposits In Brain Cells May Cause Alzheimer's: Study
Michael Haney at the University of Pennsylvania said that targeting these droplets could lead to more effective treatments.
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Breakthrough New Therapy Makes Deadly Brain Tumour Disappear In Days
Under CAR-T, a patient's own T-cells are collected and re-engineered to identify surface markers on the outside of cancer cells before being injected in the body again.
-
Scientists Discover New Brain Communication Method, Hinting At Greater Processing Power
The newly discovered dCaAPs offer an additional communication channel, potentially enabling more complex information processing within the brain.
-
Scientists Combine Lab-Grown Brain Tissues With Computer, Test Speech Recognition
This research paves the way for potential advancements in bio-computing, hinting at the prospect of more efficient systems compared to traditional computers.
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Killing 'Zombie' Cells Emerges As Key to Reversing Covid-Induced Brain Aging
Researchers have found a way to reverse a cellular process triggered by Covid that contributes to premature aging of the brain.
