Friday, November 30, 2012

Waterloo researchers build giant brain

Chris Eliasmith in front of brain picture

A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo has built the world's largest simulation of a functioning brain. It can help scientists understand how the complex activity of the brain gives rise to the complex behaviour exhibited by animals, including humans.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Waterloo research examines what makes a memory

Left turn or right? Past the white house, or just before it?

We use many clues to get around, and our brains leave a mental crumb trail by activating brain cells — or neurons — known as place cells.

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