The Future Brain

Brain Computer Interface

Brain-Computer Interface Enables Mind Control of Robot Dog

Cami Rosso on March 21, 2023

A brain-machine interface solution can control and command the movement of a robotic dog with 94 percent accuracy.

A brain-machine interface solution can control and command the movement of a robotic dog with 94 percent accuracy.

Artificial Intelligence

Will AI Robots Coach Mental Well-Being in the Workplace?

Cami Rosso on March 20, 2023

A first-of-its-kind study shows that appearances make a difference in how AI-powered robots are perceived as mental well-being coaches in the workplace.

A first-of-its-kind study shows that appearances make a difference in how AI-powered robots are perceived as mental well-being coaches in the workplace.

Education

Can Centuries-Old Math Open the Modern Black Box of AI?

Cami Rosso on March 19, 2023

New research uses Fourier analysis and a novel approach to understand how AI deep neural networks learn to perform functions that involve complex physics.

New research uses Fourier analysis and a novel approach to understand how AI deep neural networks learn to perform functions that involve complex physics.

Artificial Intelligence

Using AI to Search for Life on Mars and Other Planets

Cami Rosso on March 9, 2023

SETI Institute NASA Astrobiology Institute astrobiologists use an AI machine learning algorithm to search for life on Mars and beyond.

SETI Institute NASA Astrobiology Institute astrobiologists use an AI machine learning algorithm to search for life on Mars and beyond.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Long Football Careers Linked to Impulsivity and Brain Damage

Cami Rosso on March 8, 2023

New study shows increased risk of white matter loss which may explain cognitive and behavior problems for tackle football players who have long careers.

New study shows increased risk of white matter loss which may explain cognitive and behavior problems for tackle football players who have long careers.

Intelligence

Will AI and Human Brain Cells Power Future Biocomputers?

Cami Rosso on March 7, 2023

Will future computers run on AI and human brain cells? Organoid intelligence (OI) is an emerging multidisciplinary field at the intersection of AI and biology.

Will future computers run on AI and human brain cells? Organoid intelligence (OI) is an emerging multidisciplinary field at the intersection of AI and biology.

Education

Can Humans Detect Text by AI Chatbot GPT?

Cami Rosso on March 3, 2023

A new peer-reviewed study evaluates how well humans can detect text generated by OpenAI’s GPT chatbot with more realistic scenarios than existing studies.

A new peer-reviewed study evaluates how well humans can detect text generated by OpenAI’s GPT chatbot with more realistic scenarios than existing studies.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Study Evaluates GPT-3 Using Cognitive Psychology

Cami Rosso on March 2, 2023

A new study analyzed the general intelligence of large language model GPT-3 using cognitive psychology.

A new study analyzed the general intelligence of large language model GPT-3 using cognitive psychology.

Education

AI Game-Changer for Super Bowl and College Football Prep

Cami Rosso on February 9, 2023

A new study shows how AI has the potential to disrupt American football and other team-based sports, such as baseball and soccer, at collegiate and professional levels.

A new study shows how AI has the potential to disrupt American football and other team-based sports, such as baseball and soccer, at collegiate and professional levels.

Smoking

AI Identifies Drugs to Be Repurposed for Smoking Cessation

Cami Rosso on January 27, 2023

A new artificial intelligence (AI) study published in Nature Genetics discovered several drugs that may be repurposed for treating nicotine addiction.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) study published in Nature Genetics discovered several drugs that may be repurposed for treating nicotine addiction.

Education

Cancer Vaccine Created via CRISPR Prevents and Stops Brain Tumors

Cami Rosso on January 26, 2023

Innovative cancer vaccine developed with CRISPR-Cas9 stops and prevents tumors from recurring in mice for glioblastoma (GBM), a deadly type of brain cancer.

Innovative cancer vaccine developed with CRISPR-Cas9 stops and prevents tumors from recurring in mice for glioblastoma (GBM), a deadly type of brain cancer.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Finds Drug Candidate for Liver Cancer in 30 Days

Cami Rosso on January 25, 2023

A major artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough may herald the start of a new era in drug discovery.

A major artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough may herald the start of a new era in drug discovery.

Education

AI Deep Learning Predicts Brain Tumor Growth

Cami Rosso on January 23, 2023

AI deep learning can predict brain tumor progression for glioblastoma from medical images to accelerate precision medicine.

AI deep learning can predict brain tumor progression for glioblastoma from medical images to accelerate precision medicine.

Dementia

AI Identifies Rare Forms of Dementia

Cami Rosso on January 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning can detect rare types of dementia using medical images.

Artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning can detect rare types of dementia using medical images.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Discovers Drugs That May Disrupt Biotech and Pharma

Cami Rosso on January 17, 2023

It’s a matter of time before a drug designed by AI machine learning reaches the finish line and earns regulatory approval.

It’s a matter of time before a drug designed by AI machine learning reaches the finish line and earns regulatory approval.

Education

AI Finds Potential Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Cami Rosso on January 6, 2023

A new, non-invasive AI study shows six neurodegenerative diseases share common cellular dysfunctions.

A new, non-invasive AI study shows six neurodegenerative diseases share common cellular dysfunctions.

Neuroscience

MIT Study May Explain How Adult Brains Create New Memories

Cami Rosso on January 2, 2023

A recent MIT study shows that millions of silent synapses exist in adult brains—a discovery that may unlock how adults are able to continually learn and form new memories.

A recent MIT study shows that millions of silent synapses exist in adult brains—a discovery that may unlock how adults are able to continually learn and form new memories.

ADHD

AI Uses Genetics to Predict Psychiatric Disorders

Cami Rosso on December 31, 2022

New large scale study shows how AI deep learning predicts mental disorder diagnoses from genetic and health registry data.

New large scale study shows how AI deep learning predicts mental disorder diagnoses from genetic and health registry data.

Artificial Intelligence

AI May Boost Detection of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

Cami Rosso on December 29, 2022

The first study to assess AI-assisted colonoscopy for patients with Lynch syndrome shows promising results.

The first study to assess AI-assisted colonoscopy for patients with Lynch syndrome shows promising results.

Education

AI Beats Humans in Predicting Cancer Treatment Outcomes

Cami Rosso on December 28, 2022

AI can predict outcomes in patients with brain metastases better than oncologists.

AI can predict outcomes in patients with brain metastases better than oncologists.