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This year, neuroscience researchers made important discoveries related to how neurodegeneration attacks the human brain, hooked cultured neurons up to machinery to teach them to play a video game, and more.

The DishBrain system can send and receive electrophysiological signals to and from living neurons, training the cells to accomplish a task.

An online video game helps researchers create strategies for creating RNA.

An online competition gives citizen scientists a chance to design RNA molecules to generate a target structure.

Training for several hours with a racing video game improves the multitasking abilities of 60- to 85-year-olds for up to six months.

Children with dyslexia have an easier time learning to read after playing action video games that don’t incorporate reading.

Screen-based technologies show promise for autism intervention—but research is still needed to evaluate both the benefits and the possible negative effects.

Scientists are using video games to tap the collective intelligence of people around the world, while doctors and educators are turning to games to treat and teach.

A new online game challenges users to design RNA sequences with the opportunity to have them brought to life.

The collective intelligence of thousands of video game players is helping researchers understand the regulation of more than 500 different disease genes.