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Restoration of Function After Brain Damage Using a Neural Prosthesis

Restoration of Function After Brain Damage Using a Neural Prosthesis

Technical| Michael Ulrich  

Restoration of Function After Brain Damage Using a Neural Prosthesis A summary of the proof-of-concept testing for repairing neural pathways using prostheses by Guggenmos, Azin, Barbay, Mahnken, Dunham, Mohensi, and Nudo Most often neural prosthesis are associated with giving people superhuman like abilities such as controlling machines by thought or adding the seemingly infinite information […]

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Single Neuron Dynamics and Computation

Single Neuron Dynamics and Computation

Technical| Michael Ulrich  

Single Neuron Dynamics and Computation An Article Review on Research in Neuron Plasticity and Dendritic Arbor Anatomy by Brunel, Hakim, and Richardson When looking at the inner workings of the brain at its most basic component, the neuron, forms the basis of the brain’s ability to send signals from one location to another. Neurons generate […]

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BrainFacts.org

BrainFacts.org

Easy Reading| Michael Ulrich  

BrainFacts.org A Review on the Public Information Initiative Website The human brain likely holds a place in the list of top ten marvels of the universe. It’s where we experience everything, and in that way it’s the place in which we live, and yet we still have much to understand about it. It’s no wonder […]

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The Virtual Brain

The Virtual Brain

Easy Reading| Michael Ulrich  

The Virtual Brain A Review on The Virtual Brain Project Simulation software is constantly giving us new opportunities to teach the world about all kinds of subjects. Any average student in college, or even high school, likely has used simulation software at one point or another (especially engineers). One unique team of innovators has taken […]

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Quantum Mechanics and Higher Brain Functions

Quantum Mechanics and Higher Brain Functions

Technical| Michael Ulrich  

Quantum Mechanics and Higher Brain Functions A review of the article by Christof Koch and Klaus Hepp At some point in your life you may find yourself pondering your individual relevance to the world around you. You may start to question whether your disposition was a result of bad decision making, or if fate simply […]

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The Neural Archives Foundation

The Neural Archives Foundation

Easy Reading| Michael Ulrich  

The Neural Archives Foundation A Recognition to a Fellow Organization For those who’s interests have been captured by the exiting possibilities that the future of whole brain emulation has to offer, it may be no surprise that other organizations with related objectives have sprung to life in various places of the world. One such organization […]

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