by Ingrid Fadelli | Sep 30, 2021 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Alarm pheromones are substances that send danger signals to different parts of the brain. When these signals are perceived by other pheromones of the same class, they can act as cues that alert humans or animals about a potential danger.
by Ingrid Fadelli | Sep 30, 2021 | Computer Sciences, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
To navigate their surroundings safely and most effectively, robots should be supported by a highly performing computer vision system. One of the greatest challenges when developing computer vision systems for robots is to limit occlusions so that the robot can sense...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Sep 30, 2021 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Astrocytes are a specialized class of glial cells highly abundant in the central nervous system (CNS) of humans and other animal species. Past neuroscience research has shown that after infections, acute injuries and chronic neurodegenerative diseases, these cells can...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Sep 30, 2021 | Engineering, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and University of Tokyo recently developed AugLimb, a compact robotic limb that could support humans as they complete a variety of tasks. This new limb, presented in a paper pre-published on arXiv, can...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Sep 30, 2021 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience, Psychology & Psychiatry
The neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) has several important functions. For instance, it known to play a role in how we feel pleasure, as well as in our ability to concentrate on everyday task, maintain focus, and learn specific behaviors.
