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The fractal properties of brain activity are part of a bigger picture
In a nutshell: In the primate visual system, fractal-like patterns of activity are found in brain cells that help to detect danger. Read more
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Electricity and biology combine to control the effects of brain stimulation
In a nutshell: Brain structure and chemical concentration influence the effects of brain stimulation. Read more
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Developing a reliable measure of consciousness
In a nutshell: A new approach based on statistical modelling suggests that brain activity alone could be used to determine levels of consciousness. Read more
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Visual processing relies on a balance between selectivity and invariance
In a nutshell: In the earliest stages of visual processing, the brain detects and processes specific visual features by recognising a simple set of patterns. Read more
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A potential disadvantage of fast brain processing
In a nutshell: The brain shortcuts that help us respond quickly to threats might also be involved in psychiatric disorders like anxiety, ADHD and autism. Read more
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Blink and you’ll miss it
In a nutshell: A new method for measuring rapid brain activity helps to explain why our brains can’t process many things at once. Read more
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Exciting news about an inhibitory neurotransmitter
In a nutshell: A common neurotransmitter thought to inhibit cell signalling in the brain can also excite certain types of cells. Read more
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Creating and sharing detailed maps of brain connections
In a nutshell: The Marmoset Brain Connectivity Atlas is the first large-scale map of the network of connections in a non-human primate brain. Read more
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Why have mammals evolved different ways of seeing?
In a nutshell: Investigating four mammalian species could fill important gaps in our understanding of visual processing. Read more
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Improving hands-free communication using brain-computer interfaces
In a nutshell: A newly developed virtual keyboard reveals the importance of usability and realistic testing when developing brain-computer interface systems. Read more
