Artificial neurons could open a pathway toward computing that resembles human brain power.

During brain development, neurons can regulate their movement until they reach their final destination thanks to a "molecular switch" involving the protein Teneurin 4 (Ten4).

Credit: Mark Hersam/Northwestern University Printed artificial neurons can now send lifelike signals that activate real brain ...

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A tiny strip of printed nanomaterials fired an electrical spike, and a living mouse brain cell answered back. That exchange, ...

Researchers have found that increased neuron formation and the subsequent rewiring of neural circuits in the hippocampus through exercise or genetic manipulation helps mice forget traumatic or ...

Engineers at Northwestern University have taken a striking leap toward merging machines with the human brain by printing ...

Two new studies shed light on gaming’s varied social and psychological impacts, from conditional alliance-building benefits to identity growth in tabletop role-playing games. Separately, Cortical Labs ...