Sentences with phrase «based deep brain»

«We are now in the process of developing a complete procedure for connectivity - based deep brain stimulation, which will then need to undergo further validation studies.»

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Some of the specific brain regions that sprang into action when Kurzweil was thinking outside the box: the dorsal anterior cingulate, which lies in the frontal lobes deep inside the brain, just above the band of fibers that connect the two hemispheres; the back part of the parietal lobes; and the right cerebellum, a cauliflower - shaped structure that lies at the base of the brain.

By using exercises based in neuroscience that are designed to tap into your brain's natural potential, you will gain a deeper understanding of your core values and the skills to authentically communicate your startup's mission to investors, partners, and clients / customers.

This problem runs deep, undercutting even the basis of rationality itself.4 In the atheist's naturalistic worldview, thoughts and reasoning are just the results of chemical reactions in the brain.

The researchers found that patients treated with deep brain stimulation survived an average of 6.3 years after the surgery, versus 5.7 years for the non-DBS patients after the date they might have gotten surgery based on their match to a surgery patient — a difference of eight months.

«Ultrathin endoscope captures neurons firing deep in the brain: New fiber - based endoscope, tested in mice, poised to bring new insights into brain function.»

AI is all around us — think: Siri, the iPhone - based personal assistant, or Watson, IBM's supercomputer that famously beat human contestants on Jeopardy! Both are examples of «deep learning» in which a computer absorbs and processes information via artificial neural networks that operate like the human brain.

So far, DARPA has released two calls for grant applications, with at least one more likely: The first, called SUBNETS (Systems - Based Neurotechnology for Emerging Therapies), asks researchers to develop novel, wireless devices, such as deep brain stimulators, that can cure neurological disorders such as posttraumatic stress (PTS), major depression, and chronic pain.

Next, I earned a PhD in psychology to gain insight into the inner workings of the brain, followed by an MS in biological sciences to develop a deeper understanding of the molecular basis of behavior and brain functions.

The 2010 Kavli Prize laureates were chosen for research that has transformed our knowledge of basic units of matter, laid the foundations for the field of nanotechnology, revealed the molecular basis for the transfer of brain signals and other physiological functions, and made possible the building of telescopes that can see deeper into space and further back in time.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is already used to treat some cases of Parkinson's disease and certain other brain - based disorders.

The reason for these «defects» stems from genetic defect s in the hypophysis or pituitary gland, the «master gland» deep in the base of the brain.

Chell and GLaDOS are back for yet another brain - teasing portal - based adventure, battling deep within the depths of the decaying Aperture Science facility.

Based on what we now know about human relationships (attachment theory), how the brain processes information (neuroscience), and the effect of nonjudgmental awareness (mindfulness), much of human suffering can be transformed into psychological growth, leading to personal resilience and a deep connection with others.