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The Blue Brain Project introduces a universal workflow for creating and validating neuronal models using open-source tools.

Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window into the workings of individual neurons. They enable researchers to manipulate neuronal properties systematically and reversibly, something that is often impossible in real-world experiments.

These in silico models have played a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of how neuronal morphology influences excitability and how specific ion currents contribute to cell function. Additionally, they have been instrumental in building neuronal circuits to simulate and study brain activity, offering a glimpse into the complex dance of neurons that underlies our thoughts and actions.

Specific patterns of electrical activity in the hippocampus may indicate whether someone is about to misremember an event.

Researchers from Changchun University of Science and Technology (CUST) and City University of Hong Kong (CityU) have conducted a survey on the fabrication of flexible sensors using nanomaterials of different dimensions and the triggering methods of interaction between these sensors and virtual reality applications.

The review, published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing (IJEM), highlights the recent advancements in nanomaterial-based flexible sensors (NMFSs) involving various nanomaterial frameworks such as nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanofilms.

Different triggering mechanisms for interaction between NMFSs and metaverse/virtual reality applications are discussed, e.g., skin-mechanics-triggered, temperature-triggered, magnetically triggered, and neural-triggered interfaces.

A new malware disguises as a WordPress caching plugin, secretly creating admin accounts to control your site.

📢 Security Advisory : Two major security flaws in the Curl data transfer library exposed. CVE-2023–38545, the worst of them, could lead to code execution.

Learn more about them here: https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/two-high-risk-security-flaws-discovered.html.

Patch your systems and software immediately.

Cybersecurity experts uncover an ongoing threat to government and telecom entities in Asia. Learn how a campaign named “Stayin’ Alive” is deploying #malware.

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After his traumatic spinal cord injury in 2010, Drew Clayborn was motivated by the question, “How do I get back to doing life?” Since then, Clayborn finished high school, graduated college and started a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and guidance to individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury. Resilience, exemplified by Drew, is a key factor to flourishing after spinal cord injury, according to recent Michigan Medicine research.

To learn more about Drew’s story and resilience research, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/my-life-matte…ord-injury.

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⚡ Beware of the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset attack!

A novel zero-day flaw is being exploited to launch record-breaking distributed #DDoS attacks.

Find out more here: https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/http2-rapid-reset-zero-day.html.

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Researchers at the University of Auckland identify platelet factor 4 (PF4) in young blood as a key player in reversing age-related cognitive decline in mice. The study offers a promising avenue for treating dementia-related conditions and enhancing brain function in aging populations.