tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79844357018067418612024-10-09T03:06:47.727-07:00Blog Covering Developments in Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, Neuromorphic Chips and Brain-Computer InterfacesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984435701806741861.post-57015358600504535202013-05-21T22:37:00.002-07:002013-05-21T22:37:28.971-07:00

I came across a research program at the Mind Research Network. It's called the Neurosystems for National Security and looks like it deals with the applications of brain technology towards improving the functioning of military personnel. Here's an excerpt;MRN possesses the unique ability to utilize and combine functional imaging and brain scanning techniques (fMRI, MEG, EEG), computer modeling

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There are a couple new "transformative" brain projects that will begin soon. Neuroscience grants have been awarded to two people in order to further our understanding of how the mind functions.Here's an excerpt about the first project connectome;Mitra and colleagues, including Professor Harvey Karten of the University of California, San Diego, will use their “transformative” grant to produce

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Investigators have been creating superior wireless brain-computer interfaces (BCI). Being able to shed wires has the promise of enhancing the usability of these devices for those with disabilities. As time goes forward we may increasingly become a wireless neurosociety. This has the potential to irrevocably transform how we relate to others and interact with the environment around us. New

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I have previously mentioned about increasing the resolving power of light based microscopes in order to better image living tissue. Electron microscopes have an even greater ability to view finer details. The only problem is that focused electron beams can easily damage living cells. Now scientists are using the properties of quantum mechanics in order to develop electron microscopy that

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Graphics Processing Units (GPU) are commonly used to power video game software. However, they are also finding use for a more diverse array of scientific research as well. A GPU conference has recently taken place discussing some of the applications of this technology (see PDF 8.1 MB). Here are a few excerpts about the GPU brain projects. One deals with the connectome (circuit diagram).

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I found some more information about the HIVE project. A presentation was given November of last year discussing the potential of computer controlled brain stimulation (see PDF). The researchers definitely appear to have an eye towards some more futurist speculative uses of the technology.10 Mapping our brains to computers (the singularity)9 Jacking in (invasive interaction)8 Non-invasive Brain

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Researchers have been developing robots that are powered by better artificial brains. They have recently created a computer neural simulation consisting of 6,700 neurons with approximately 1.3 million synaptic connections. This technology builds on previous work in the field of neurorobotics. The robot they used for this experiment is shown on the left. It is equipped with a CCD video camera.

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I mentioned previously about a GPU conference that discussed the implications of the technology for doing scientific research. There are certain classes of problems that GPU's are especially suited for and they offer a speed up when compared to CPU's. As an example, researchers have recently developed a relatively inexpensive 13 gpu "supercomputer" with about 12 teraflops of computing power for

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The virtual physiological human (VPH) initiative is another project that is related to NeuGrid. Researchers are aiming to develop better computer simulations of the human body. This could potentially allow for personalized medicine, with tailored therapies for each individual.There is a ton promising biotechnology in the pipeline that has really taken a long time to come to fruition. I think

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There is a European project called NeuGrid. The main intent of this undertaking is to improve the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzhiemer's. Neuroscientists are begining to collect a large amount of data from brain scans about specific diseases. Both Henry Markram and Ray Kurzweil have mentioned about certain trends in number crunching and how they can be applied to

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The ReNaChip project is developing electronic biomimetic technology that could serve to replace damaged or missing brain tissue. This is basically neuromorphic engineering that seeks to mimic how neurons function. In the future this may be useful for people who have had injuries due to stroke or other illnesses. There are numerous obstacles to getting this tech off the ground. Having the

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Hello World is one of the simplest program in most computer languages. It is often considered to be tradition among programmers for people attempting to learn a new programming language to write a 'Hello World!' program as one of the first steps of learning that particular language. A hello world program has become the traditional first program that many people learn. In general, it is simple

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