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Each neuron is a computer!

Posted on March 23rd, 2011 by Michael

New Scientist Life, Apr. 26, 2010

The brain’s power will turn out to derive from data processing within the neuron rather than activity between neuron, suggests University of Cambridge research biologist Brian J. Ford.

“Each individual neuron is itself a computer, and the brain a vast community of microscopic computers… the human brain may be a trillion times more capable than we imagine,” he adds.

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9 Responses to “Each neuron is a computer!”


  1. kenton Says:

    i don’t believe in miracles but that’s a miracle

  2. julio Says:

    WHY is April BAD month? HOW can we MAKE April a GOOD month?

    Asnwers: CVS2BVS = If things are getting worse then BAD (Be Aware of the signs of the times and Do not try to cling to power in the 21st century).

  3. Martin Says:

    We tend to percieve things based from the look of things or situations. What is ‘bad’ might not be bad as we assume.it might be the exact opposite and if it is ‘bad’,we are required to have a positive attitude so as to aquire or reap ‘good’.We are the ones to begin with since change begins with us

  4. Rob Says:

    Better And Daring – Guys

  5. Graeme McLeod Says:

    BUILD

    AND
    YOUR THINKING SKILLS and ABILITIES

    DEVELOP
    BE A DYNAMIC INNOVATOR

  6. mario Says:

    if no news is good news then bad news is only no news.

  7. ROBERY Says:

    BAD ,, IS IT AN ACRONYM ,,

    BETTER ALLEVIATE DRAG

    BLOW ALL DISCOURAGEMENT

    BECOME A DANCER

    BE ACTIVE DEVELOP .. YER I LIKE THAT ONE !! ,, BE ACTIVELY DEVELOPING

  8. Eileen Says:

    With the right approach bad guys can be turned into good guys. There are no bad months, it all depends on your attitude. Learn from your errors. So long Michael.

  9. erik Says:

    What is the Bad news..?