Tag: brain_activity

Researchers Uncover Single-Cell Brain Activity Behind Human Speech

17 Jun 2026 11:35 a.m. · Source: National Institutes of Health

NIH-funded scientists used AI and single-cell brain recordings to map neuronal activity underlying human speech. This breakthrough reveals how neurons encode language, paving the way for new technologies to restore communication for patients.

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NIH Study Induces Sleep's Restorative Effects in Awake Brains, Boosting Memory

8 Jun 2026 8:05 a.m. · Source: National Institutes of Health

NIH-funded researchers triggered sleep's restorative effects in awake mouse brains, recalibrating neural connections and offsetting sleep deprivation's impact on memory. This breakthrough offers new insights into sleep's role in learning.

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