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Octopus' arms may have a mind of their own, act independently of the brain
• 6 years agoThe suckers process sensory and motor information without waiting on the brain to give them commands.
Gut-brain connection confirmed in people with autism for the first time in study
Tech2 News Staff • 6 years agoThe common link was found to be in a set of neurons that are common to both the brain and the gut.
Spinal implant helps man walk again after five years of living with paralysis
• 6 years agoThe remotely operated implant creates pulses that stimulate permanently disconnected nerves.
Chronic pain? Its all in your head!
Fp Archives • 13 years agoEver wondered why some people experience chronic pain than others from similar injuries? It's because their brains are hardwired differently to respond to injuries, scientists say.
Real-life Benjamin Button case: Brothers ageing in reverse
Fp Archives • 13 years agoTwo brothers appear to be ageing in reverse after contracting a bizarre condition which makes them behave like kids again.
Super-human brain technology sparks ethics debate
Fp Archives • 13 years agoA British ethics group has launched a debate on the ethical dilemmas posed by new technologies that tap into the brain and could bring super-human strength, highly enhanced concentration or thought-controlled weaponry.
Super-human brain technology sparks ethics debate
Fp Archives • 13 years agoA British ethics group has launched a debate on the ethical dilemmas posed by new technologies that tap into the brain and could bring super-human strength, highly enhanced concentration or thought-controlled weaponry.