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150 neurons in eyewire!

EyeWire Monthly Stats: July 2014

July was a big month for EyeWire — we completed our 150th neuron, four players joined the millionaire’s club, watch mode came back, …

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Lore of Kor – EyeWire SciFi

It’s time to learn the truth about EyeWire. In a universe not entirely dissimilar from our own, galactic alliances battle for power. …

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EyeWire Laptop Backgrounds

Can’t get enough EyeWire? Enjoy five fresh laptop/desktop backgrounds by our epic designer Alex Norton! Download straight from this post or visit …

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EyeWire Millionaires

Congratulations to all of our players who have made it into the EyeWire Millionaire’s Club! Consider this EyeWire’s Wall of Fame. Who …

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What are the Main Neurotransmitters?

What are main neurotransmitters? Neuroscientist Paul King weighs in via Quora:     There are three main categories of neurotransmitters in the brain: Small molecules …

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Awesome Neuron Image

GLORIOUS. Gamers helped map these neurons by playing EyeWire.   Credit: Alex Norton, EyeWire, Seung Lab, MIT