Neuron position found less crucial for brain connectivity than once thought

The human brain contains billions of connected neurons that collectively support different mental functions, including the ...
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Human-specific DNA enhancer linked to brain development and neuron proliferation

Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor proliferation and cortical size. Small genetic changes in HARE5 amplify a key ...
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Research Roundup: More brain regions involved in speech, synthetic neuron that mimics human sensory system

Northwestern researchers have made notable scientific advancements in the past week. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest findings. NU scientists identified additional areas of the brain ...

For the First Time, Human Brain Cells Are Growing Inside Rats. What Happens Next?

For the first time, clumps of human cells called organoids were fully integrated with the brains of rats—and influenced their ...
Forbes

Scientists Create Brain-Like Neurons That Run On Human Brain Voltage

For decades, scientists have tried to build electronics that behave like the brain. The idea is called neuromorphic computing in which chips are designed to copy the way our brain’s neurons fire and ...