Posts Tagged ‘Human Brain Project’
The Virtual Brain Web Atlas: How the Mind emerges from the Brain
__ The Virtual Brain Web Atlas by the Human Brain Project offers a beautiful way to explore the anatomy of brain regions and brain functions. Feel free to enjoy this interactive 3D model to learn much about our brains and our minds!
Read MoreEuropean neuroscientists challenge the Human Brain Project as is
Neuroscientists attack ‘off-course’ human brain project (BBC News): “Senior neuroscientists have attacked the Human Brain Project, a billion-pound European Commission initiative aiming to simulate the human brain. An open letter to the EC from over 200 scientists says the project is “not on course”,
Read MoreBRAIN Initiative: New call to action amidst growing skepticism
A White House Call To Action to Advance the BRAIN Initiative (press release): “Under this initiative, Federal agencies such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are supporting the development and application of innovative, new technologies that…
Read MoreNelson Calderon: Let’s spread brain fitness knowledge in developing countries
Please tell us about your interest in applied brain science. What areas are you most interested in? I’m mostly interested in how to harness neuroplasticity to drive positive and enduring changes on the brain. What excites you the most about your job? As a telecom executive and coordinator of the Brain Interest Group in Mensa Colombia, I’m very…
Read MoreHow the Human Brain Project can drive brain health innovation
How can we harness the Human Brain Project to maximize its future health and well-being benefits? from SharpBrains You can now enjoy the slide deck from this session, which took place at the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (September 19–20th).
Read MoreHuman Brain Project: Let’s understand basic mechanisms behind cognition and behaviour
Billion pound brain project under way (BBC News): “Scientists from 135 institutions, mostly in Europe, are participating in The Human Brain Project (HBP). Co-funded by the EU, it aims to develop the technology needed to create a computer simulation of the brain. It will also build a database of brain research from the tens of thousands of neuroscience…
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