Neural Engineering

Breakthroughs in Brain Implants

Breakthroughs in Brain Implants

Breakthroughs in Brain Implants 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Recent advances are spurring the development, testing, and commercialization of implantable devices that hold the potential to treat a variety of neurological conditions read more
The Brain Cells That Make Us Uniquely Human

The Brain Cells That Make Us Uniquely Human

The Brain Cells That Make Us Uniquely Human 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Researchers are cataloging and analyzing every cell type in the brain through the National Institutes of Health’s The BRAIN Initiative® read more
Harnessing Brain Stimulation to Enhance Memory

Harnessing Brain Stimulation to Enhance Memory 

Harnessing Brain Stimulation to Enhance Memory  789 444 IEEE Pulse
Neurostimulation is an increasingly promising type of intervention for improving and enhancing memory read more
Treating the Brain With Focused Ultrasound

Treating the Brain With Focused Ultrasound

Treating the Brain With Focused Ultrasound 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Clinicians have long used ultrasound to image inside the body, but it may prove even more useful as a therapeutic tool read more
New Research Offers Clues About the Aging Brain

New Research Offers Clues About the Aging Brain

New Research Offers Clues About the Aging Brain 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Recent breakthroughs suggest new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat brain disorders associated with aging, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias read more
How Brain Organoids Are Revolutionizing Neuroscience

How Brain Organoids Are Revolutionizing Neuroscience

How Brain Organoids Are Revolutionizing Neuroscience 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Researchers are using organoids derived from stem cells to study neurological diseases, learn about human development, and develop potential treatments for disorders read more
A New Era for Bionic Limbs

A New Era for Bionic Limbs

A New Era for Bionic Limbs 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Recent breakthroughs in science and technology have produced prosthetic hands, arms, and legs that increasingly resemble biological ones. read more
Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain by Jim Banks

Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain

Optogenetics: Using Light to Excite the Brain 789 444 IEEE Pulse
By changing the electrical signaling of neurons in the brain using light, optogenetics is revealing novel treatments for hearing loss and other neurological disorders. read more
The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces by Zara Abrams

The Future of Brain–Computer Interfaces

The Future of Brain–Computer Interfaces 789 444 IEEE Pulse
Technology that allows the human brain to communicate with an external device can help patients with some of the most severe neurological issues. read more