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• [New] Technological Advancements: Predict future advancements in BCI technology that could further enhance entertainment experiences, such as more streamlined devices or advanced neural interfaces. EMB Blogs
• [New] Parkinson's UK is investing £2.1 million to support Neumora Therapeutics to carry out preclinical testing of NMRA-NLRP3, a NLRP3 inhibitor with the potential to reduce inflammation and protect brain cells in Parkinson's. News-Medical
• [New] Apple plans to add a much improved Neural Engine that has an increased number of cores for AI tasks. MacRumors.com
• [New] By earmarking investments and a fund, South Korea plans to significantly expand research and development in AI chips such as artificial neural processing units and next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips. MarketScreener
• [New] By integrating Neurable's BCI technology into precision health and longevity solutions, clinics will be equipped with state-of-the-art capabilities to monitor and improve brain health, ultimately contributing to the advancement of human performance and longevity. Mobihealthnews
• [New] Hypertension increases the risk of heart, brain, and kidney diseases and affects more than 1 billion individuals worldwide. ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS
• Three more commonly used progestogen medications could be associated with a higher risk of intracranial meningiomas - the most common form of brain tumour in the United States, representing about 40% of all tumours. Discover Magazine
• When consumed alongside a healthy diet during the first weeks of pregnancy, folic acid ameliorates risks of neural tube defects. .foodingredientsfirst.com/
• Researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Dortmund in Germany have developed a positively charged hydrogel medium that guides the differentiation of neural stem cells into particular cells that could help regenerate injured brain tissue. New Atlas
• Scientists at Stanford University have discovered that certain brain responses to potential monetary losses can predict the likelihood of relapse in individuals recovering from stimulant addiction. PsyPost
• Hormonal contraception used by millions of women worldwide has been linked to an increased risk of developing a rare type of brain tumour. Sky News
• A newly published study by French researchers is the first to associate the extended use of certain progestogens and an increased risk of a brain tumour called intracranial meningioma, which accounts for 40% of primary tumours of the central nervous system. New Atlas
• Companies like Neurolink and Kernel are making huge strides in brain-computer interfaces that could one day allow paraplegics to control devices with their minds. Daily Excelsior
• In the near future, AAC devices will be combined with non-invasive methods of access to the brain-computer interface, which will revolutionize communication. PubMed Central (PMC)
• At Michigan Medicine, doctors and researchers are using artificial intelligence to help diagnose brain tumours, generate new antiviral molecules, and analyze cardiac signals to better predict adverse cardiac events. Michigan Today
• Some benign brain tumours do not cause problems and may not require treatment, while others come with a high mortality risk within a few years if they become cancerous. Healthline Media
• 98% of people could improve how they look after their brain health and a study released this week has found that a simple supplement could be beneficial in preventing the onset of dementia thanks to brain-health properties. HuffPost UK
• Neuralink's technology will mainly work through an implant called the Link - a device about the size of five stacked coins that is placed inside the human brain through invasive surgery. The National
• Inorganic-biomaterial / NSC-based neural constructs provide a new way of thinking and a new approach to promoting tissue regeneration from the point of view of neural modulation, which will shed light on biomaterials design for regenerative medicine. OUP Academic
• 3D bioprinting of inorganic-biomaterial / NSC-based neural constructs is expected to be a new concept for promoting multiple tissue regeneration with functional recovery from the perspective of neural induction. OUP Academic
• In 2024, we can anticipate breakthroughs in fields like quantum computing, biotechnology, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence that push the boundaries of what was once deemed possible. Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP | Strategic Futurist Speaker
• The recent news that Elon Musk's Neuralink project has successfully implanted a brain-computer interface into a human subject's brain gives an indication of the types of technologies we can expect to see in the short and long-term future. Innovation in Business

Last updated: 05 May 2024