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On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into the heated race between two companies to build a commercial brain-computer interface.

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Scientists have successfully grown over 400 different types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab—a groundbreaking step ...

The small grooves on the surface of our brain may play a key role in our reasoning. A recent study reveals that their depth influences connectivity between areas essential for cognition.

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MIT study reveals long-term ChatGPT use may impair brain function, showing decreased neural connectivity compared to those who rely on their own brains for writing.

Using cryo-EM, researchers elucidated the structure of key receptors integral to fast excitatory synaptic transmission in the rat cerebellum.

A study conducted by the University of Georgia suggests better sleep habits in children can improve their mental health.

This cutting-edge tool can predict brain function from structure with unprecedented accuracy 20 times better than past models and even estimate traits like age, sex, and cognitive ability.