Computers are increasingly able to understand human behavior—and now they can do so by examining how people move their eyes. Researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have created an AI-based software system that infers personality traits by analyzing eye movement patterns. Just as humans instinctively form impressions of others based on visual […]
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Those “extra” hours you squeeze out by staying up late for one more episode or another scroll through your feed come at a cost—your lifespan. A new study is reshaping what we thought we knew about health. Observational study highlights sleep’s vital role in nightly bodily repair In short, it’s time to stop cutting your
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Scientists have long understood that physical health conditions can influence the brain. Obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s systems, accelerating cognitive decline and raising Alzheimer’s risk. A new study from Arizona State University and collaborating institutions suggests these effects may begin far earlier than previously thought. Researchers found that young adults
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Neural tissue engineering aims to replicate the brain’s extracellular matrix, supporting neuron growth and connectivity. This environment is precisely organized and conveys signals that direct how cells behave and interact. 3D tissue-engineered models hold great promise for reproducing the brain’s complex structure and functions. Replicating the brain’s fine features in the lab remains difficult, as
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Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have discovered a brain circuit that triggers repetitive, compulsive actions in mice—even when they have access to natural rewards like food or social interaction. The findings, published in Science Advances, could deepen understanding of conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. Animals and humans alike can get locked into repetitive
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Paradromics, a U.S. BCI startup, is emerging as a key neural tech contender after FDA approval for a human trial of its speech-restoration implant for people with paralysis. The Austin-based company, with multiple FDA Breakthrough Device designations, received IDE approval for its Connexus BCI Connect-One Early Feasibility Study. It is the first company to obtain
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Advancing from converting thoughts into speech to enabling paralyzed individuals to walk, neurotechnology has been steadily progressing, sparking hopes for medical innovations as well as significant ethical questions. Some experts believe that neurotechnology could become as transformative as the widely discussed surge of artificial intelligence (AI). “Many people don’t realize how much of our lives
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Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s a vital biological function that keeps your mind sharp, your thoughts focused, and your reflexes quick. Yet in today’s fast-moving world, skipping sleep has become routine, even though our bodies depend on it as much as they do on oxygen. A restless night can derail your brain’s repair cycle,
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If you have a brain—and know others who do—you’re aware of the countless ways our skull-bound electro-meat machines can fail us. From memory loss to migraines, depression to dementia, the brain is remarkably creative at breaking down, often turning lives into mental misery. “Good news, everyone!” Cornell and partners developed a pinhead-sized micro-neural implant that
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A new Nature review highlights olfactory chips—tiny devices that can sniff like a human nose, or even better. The researchers say the real key to cracking this tech is neuromorphic architecture, which mimics how our brains process smells. If it pans out, we could soon have machines that match our own scent-detecting superpowers. Crazy to
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