Neural prostheses have recently shown considerable promise in proof-of-concept animal experiments 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and in human clinical trials 10,11,12,13 for partially restoring motor output in ...

In 1937 the great neuroscientist Sir Charles Scott Sherrington of the University of Oxford laid out what would become a classic description of the brain at work. He imagined points of light signaling ...

A new neural implant can be operated and charged wirelessly, allowing scientists to control lab rats’ brains from afar and in more natural settings. “This powerful device eliminates the need for ...

A pioneering study from Japan meticulously maps the brain's intricate neural pathways, shedding light on how specific regions work together to control impulsive actions. By employing advanced ...

Researchers applied tools from network science to identify how anatomical connections in the brain develop to support neural activity underlying executive function. The human brain is organized into ...