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• Scientists at Tsinghua University in China have made a big breakthrough in neural technology by creating the Neural Electronic Opportunity, a wireless brain-computer interface implant. BOL NEWS
• UK scientists are to carry out studies on a new breakthrough blood test which could be used to detect certain types of brain cancer. Sky News
• Cedars-Sinai will explore in-space production of stem cells into heart, brain, and blood tissues in support of regenerative medicine uses on Earth. NASA
• Repeated sessions might lead to longer-term changes in brain cells, enhancing their activity levels and potentially affecting multiple brain regions associated with depression. University of East London
• Researchers are transplanting dopaminergic stem cells into the brains of patients with moderate Parkinson's disease and are expected to have preliminary results by 2024. Breaking Latest News
• Eli Lilly could debut a new treatment for Alzheimer's disease that targets amyloid, the protein that builds up in the brains of patients. Time
• Technological Advancements: By 2024, AI technology will have advanced even further, offering new and exciting areas to explore, such as deep learning, neural networks, and machine learning algorithms. BloggingJOY
• Vinyl chloride - the VC in PVC - is linked to an increased risk of liver, brain and lung cancers, plus lymphoma and leucaemia. Mongabay Environmental News
• Vinyl chloride has been associated with an increased risk of liver, brain, and lung cancers, as well as lymphoma and leucaemia. Daily Mail
• Earlier in 2023, scientists discovered that excessive brain inflammation is critical for disease initiation and can predict whether cognitively unimpaired elderly are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms. Fight Aging!
• In the realm of technology, few innovations hold as much promise and potential as the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). https://www.factmr.com
• Musk's Neuralink, for instance, has so far only experimented with inserting electrodes into the brains of primates, and plans to follow up with the first human trials next year using a surgical robot. LGT Private Banking
• Elon Musk's neurotech startup Neuralink uses a surgical robot to implant a chip into the brain that he claims will one day provide wearers with enhanced abilities like greater reasoning and improved vision. The Independent
• Intel plans to launch its first chips with its neural processing unit - the Core Ultra series, previously known as Meteor Lake-next week for laptops. CRN
• BCI technology by providing direct communication between the brain and external devices will enable new ways of human interacting with their devices. International Defense Security & Technology
• As a frontrunner in the neurotech industry, Emotiv India continues to drive innovation and unlock the potential of the human brain for various applications, shaping the future of neuroscience and technology. Inventiva
• Trimble Inc., based in California, and Massachusetts-based Neurable Inc. have entered a partnership to explore the use of brain-computer interfaces that will track brain signals and eye movements to improve training efficiency and driver safety. International Defense Security & Technology
• Reducing air pollution to WHO guidelines could not only improve brain health but also reduce demand to already overstretched post-pandemic psychiatric services. The Guardian
• University of Texas El Paso researchers have ventured down an entirely different path, deriving caffeic-acid Carbon Quantum Dots from the grounds, which may have the potential to shield brain cells from the microbiological attacks that can lay the foundations of neurodegenerative disease. New Atlas
• Brain Scanning: By 2028, quantum-enabled brain scanners will enable precision-guided surgery for children suffering severe neurological disease to improve recovery and outcomes. GOV.UK
• The funding from Innovate UK will support Lumai in building and launching optical neural networks for high-performance computing and machine vision. International Defense Security & Technology

Last updated: 11 February 2024