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UCLA to develop ‘brain prosthesis’ to help brain-injured patients recover memory

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As part of a major federal initiative, UCLA has been awarded $15M to create a wireless, implantable device that could restore memory to millions

UCLA has been tapped by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to spearhead an innovative project aimed at developing a wireless, implantable brain device that could help restore lost memory function in individuals who have suffered debilitating brain injuries and other disorders. (more…)

Brain Rhythm Associated With Learning Also linked to Running Speed, UCLA Study Shows

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Rhythms in the brain that are associated with learning become stronger as the body moves faster, UCLA neurophysicists report in a new study.

The research team, led by professor Mayank Mehta, used specialized microelectrodes to monitor an electrical signal known as the gamma rhythm in the brains of mice. This signal is typically produced in a brain region called the hippocampus, which is critical for learning and memory, during periods of concentration and learning. (more…)