Nervous system functions, from motion to perception to cognition, depend on the active zones of neural circuit connections (synapses) sending out the right amount of their chemical signals at the ...

New photonic chips could improve autonomous driving technologies and enable robotic systems that learn through real-world ...

When we learn a new skill, the brain has to decide - cell by cell - what to change. New research from MIT suggests it can do that with surprising ...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence of a tough diet. It also triggers a release of dopamine in the brain ...

A two-chip photonic neuromorphic system performs real time spiking reinforcement learning using only light, achieving ...

When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study from MPFI and Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and ...

Researchers used AI and deep learning to find a link between brain structure and navigation skills but found no measurable ...

A detail of a figure from the paper shows synapses formed between a neuron (above) and muscle (below) a narrow cleft. The distinct T-bar shape indicates an active zone. In the upper image, the synapse ...

Researchers have unveiled a new generation of photonic computing chips capable of performing real‑time learning and decision‑making using only light-based processes. Photonic chips deliver real‑time ...