Nina Bai
Freelance Writer
Simons Foundation
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‘Thunder’ promises lightning-fast analysis of big brain data
Researchers have developed a set of software tools called Thunder that can find meaningful patterns in large-scale data on brain activity.
‘Thunder’ promises lightning-fast analysis of big brain data
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Here is a roundup of autism-related news and research spotted around the web for the week of 6 April.
‘The Brain, In Theory,’ an excerpt
In his new book, Brette pushes back against theories that describe the brain as a “biological computer.” In this excerpt from Chapter 4, he challenges equating brain evolution with programming, and the universality of neural network models.
‘The Brain, In Theory,’ an excerpt
In his new book, Brette pushes back against theories that describe the brain as a “biological computer.” In this excerpt from Chapter 4, he challenges equating brain evolution with programming, and the universality of neural network models.
Computational neuroscientist Keith Hengen explains his work through illustrations
The images help him communicate the “big-picture ideas” behind the mathematical principles of neuronal networks.
Computational neuroscientist Keith Hengen explains his work through illustrations
The images help him communicate the “big-picture ideas” behind the mathematical principles of neuronal networks.