Understanding how the brain works during real-life behavior has long been a challenge for neuroscientists. Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a powerful new neural probe that records activity across multiple brain regions while animals are freely moving. […]
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A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed a novel technique that uses ultrasound holograms to influence brain networks with high precision. This approach could open new possibilities for treating neurological disorders and studying brain function without invasive procedures.
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Managing addiction often requires a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. Scientists at Mass General Brigham have developed a wearable patch that could offer a new tool in this effort by reducing cravings for alcohol and drugs through gentle
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Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis affect millions of people and can be difficult to manage due to their unpredictable flare-ups. Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed a new skin-sensing technology that could change how these conditions are monitored and
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Imagine diagnosing the flu with a simple tongue test. Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that could one day make this possible by detecting viral proteins directly from saliva. The device uses a small, flexible strip coated with antibodies that
Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new wearable device called BlinkWise that transforms ordinary eyeglasses into smart health monitors by analyzing how people blink. Instead of relying on cameras or invasive sensors, BlinkWise uses low-power radio waves
Studying Alzheimer’s disease in living, active animals has long been a challenge due to limitations in imaging technology. Researchers at the University of Strathclyde and the Italian Institute of Technology have now developed a fiber-optic method that allows scientists to
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Tiny hair-like structures called cilia play a critical role in how fluids move across surfaces in the human body, from clearing mucus in the lungs to circulating cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Understanding how cilia work has been difficult due
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Designing a mechanical heart that mimics the natural flow of blood is no small feat. At Linköping University in Sweden, researchers have used advanced imaging techniques to study blood movement inside a pulsating artificial heart. This work is helping engineers
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