If this neuromorphic machine is real, it’s a milestone for neuroscience—and a test of what AI can and can’t replace.

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Besides the amygdala, another important region of the brain, known as the hippocampus, is also involved in the fear response.

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The actor, who inherited a high-risk gene for Alzheimer’s disease, explores ways to potentially slow down the disease.

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New research from the DZNE – German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases – has found that some areas of the human brain ...