neuroscience
Pong-playing brain cells can teach us about better medicine and AI
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller
"You can take samples from donors, grow genotypically similar neurons, which we can then use to test drugs, which will then hopefully have the same parameters as donor cells"
New Trial Finds First-Ever Alzheimer's Drug To Slow Cognitive Decline
Posted in Medicine, Science on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
"The prospect of a disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer's disease is an exciting one, which could improve many lives."
How AI Is Deepening Our Understanding Of The Brain
Posted in Science, Software on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
"With deep learning networks you can train them to do well on tasks" that standard brain-inspired models couldn't previously solve.
The First Human Trials of A Memory Prosthesis Look Promising
Posted in Medicine on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
At the very least the study shows that, similar to a brain-controlled prosthetic limb, a memory chip isn't impossible for people who need it the most.
Psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcoholism
Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller
The largest trial yet exploring psychedelic treatment for alcoholism shows very promising results.