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Despite widespread skepticism, the National Science Foundation and DARPA have invested millions of dollars in organoid-based ...

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An MIT neuroscientist proposes that brain waves perform analog computations that give rise to thought and consciousness.

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Experiments reveal how estrogen enhances dopamine and cognitive function. Hormones are known to have powerful effects on the brain, influencing mood, motivation, and decision-making. Yet, the precise ...

Understanding how the brain learns and applies rules is the key to unraveling the neural basis of flexible behavior. A new ...