Researchers aim to streamline brain surgery with a new soft robotic system

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAir pressure within the two channels of the robotic catheter tip determines whether it deflects left or right. Credit: Noah Barnes, PhD St

Updated on: January 05,2024 17

Researchers aim to streamline brain surgery with a new soft robotic system

by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and BioengineeringAir pressure within the two channels of the robotic catheter tip determines whether it deflects left or right. Credit: Noah Barnes, PhD St

Updated on:January 05,2024 17

Study: AI speeds up identification of brain tumor type and can be used during surgery

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtDNA sequencing helps to significantly speed up the diagnosis of brain tumor types. Credit: UMC UtrechtWhat type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI techn

Updated on: January 05,2024 6

Study: AI speeds up identification of brain tumor type and can be used during surgery

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtDNA sequencing helps to significantly speed up the diagnosis of brain tumor types. Credit: UMC UtrechtWhat type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI techn

Updated on:January 05,2024 6

Research reveals how a malfunctioning mechanism can lead to Parkinson's disease

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumNEMO is associated with pathological protein aggregates. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41467-023-44033-0Researchers have identified a mec

Updated on: December 30,2023 9

Research reveals how a malfunctioning mechanism can lead to Parkinson's disease

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumNEMO is associated with pathological protein aggregates. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41467-023-44033-0Researchers have identified a mec

Updated on:December 30,2023 9

20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night's sleep

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affect our ability to perform mental tasks.Sleep is fundamental in ma

Updated on: April 20,2024 20

20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night's sleep

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affect our ability to perform mental tasks.Sleep is fundamental in ma

Updated on:April 20,2024 20

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on: January 05,2024 14

'Injectable tissue prosthesis' offers new approach for regenerating damaged muscle/nerve

byInstitute for Basic ScienceThis new hydrogel system (IT-IC) can protect the gel from destruction by external forces. In conventional covalently crosslinked hydrogels (e.g., methacrylated hyalu

Updated on:January 05,2024 14

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on: January 05,2024 12

Scientists develop new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain

by Jennifer Chu,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyA soft hydrogel fiber enables optogenetic pain inhibition during locomotion. Credit: Sabrina Urbina VillafrancaEngineers at MIT have develope

Updated on:January 05,2024 12

A better 'map' of the lights you see when you close your eyes can improve 'bionic eye' outcomes

byMonash UniversityThe simulation paradigm The simulation paradigm. (a) Retinotopic data of one subject from the Human Connectome Project. On the left are the lateral view and posterior view of

Updated on: January 06,2024 16

A better 'map' of the lights you see when you close your eyes can improve 'bionic eye' outcomes

byMonash UniversityThe simulation paradigm The simulation paradigm. (a) Retinotopic data of one subject from the Human Connectome Project. On the left are the lateral view and posterior view of

Updated on:January 06,2024 16

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Study provides first evidence of direct impact of serotonin on development of prefrontal cortex

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inNature Communicationsprovides direct evidence that antidepressant use during pregnancy can impact

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

Teen concussion tied to higher risk for suicidal behaviors

by Lori SolomonAdolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in theJournal of Athletic Training.Jacob J.M.

Updated on: December 26,2023 11

Teen concussion tied to higher risk for suicidal behaviors

by Lori SolomonAdolescents who report concussion have increased odds of reporting suicidal behaviors, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in theJournal of Athletic Training.Jacob J.M.

Updated on:December 26,2023 11

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on: January 06,2024 11

Engineers develop prototype two-armed, joystick-controlled neurosurgical robot

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonA prototype joystick-controlled robot could revolutionize complex brain surgeries such as tumor resection. Credit: Ashkan PourkandRobots have beco

Updated on:January 06,2024 11

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on: June 07,2024 6

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on:June 07,2024 6