From AI to living computers: The technologies powering the future of neuroscience - Monash Lens

The brain is unbelievably complicated, which is both daunting and fascinating for neuroscientists like me. In the space of a cubic millimeter – about the size of a single poppy seed – there are tens of thousands of neurons and other brain support cells, all influencing each other’s function. How do neuroscientists make sense of this complexity? And how did they get to the point where they could simply shine different colors of light on the brain to control neuron activity?

Precision Neuroscience has raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D financing, bringing its total funding to $430 million as it advances its brain-computer interface technology toward broader clinical use and commercialization. The round was co-led by Pershing Square Inc., the Ackman Oxman Institute, and an undisclosed life sciences investment fund. Additional investors included Duquesne Family Office, B Capital, ARK Invest, Invus, Mubadala Capital, Mirae Asset Capital, Korea Investment Partners, Hitachi Ventures, and JSL Health Capital. Founded in 2021, Precision develops brain-computer interface technology intended to establish a communication pathway between the human brain and external computing systems.

Matthew Allard ACS18 seconds agoComments 2 min read PORTKEYS has put out a tutorial video showing you how to do firmware updates with their CINENORM system monitor series, which includes the BM5 IV, BM5 IV WR, and BM7 II DS. It’s good to see PORTKEYS producing a ton of informative videos that help with set-up and operation. More companies should be doing the same!

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