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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A team from the University of Surrey, University of Oxford, and Cognitive Neurotechnology has created a personalized brain stimulation system that enhances concentration using artificial intelligence and non-invasive electrical pulses. The system uses transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS), a gentle
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Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a multi-region brain organoid (MRBO) that integrates cerebral, midbrain, hindbrain, and vascular tissues. Unlike traditional organoids that model isolated brain regions, the MRBO mimics a 40-day-old fetal brain and exhibits coordinated electrical activity across regions.
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A comprehensive review published in Advanced Science has mapped the evolution of implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals to control external devices like robotic limbs or communication tools. The study identified 112 trials involving 80 participants, nearly half published since
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Shunts used to treat hydrocephalus—a condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain—frequently fail due to infection, mechanical blockage, or improper placement. These failures often result in repeated surgeries and lifelong monitoring, especially in pediatric patients. Now, researchers at
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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have long been associated with restoring movement in patients with spinal cord injuries or Parkinson’s disease. But a new study from Vanderbilt University suggests that BCIs could also serve as “electroceuticals”—devices that substitute pharmaceuticals by directly modulating
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Delivering drugs to the brain has always been a high-stakes challenge. The blood-brain barrier (BBB)—a tightly regulated shield of cells—blocks over 98% of small molecule drugs, making treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s notoriously difficult. Now, researchers at
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a flexible, skin-like sensor that can monitor both physical movement and electrical signals—internally and externally. Designed to mimic the properties of human skin, the device combines electrical and ionic conductivity, allowing it to interface
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For decades, traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been one of the most elusive and devastating conditions to study—especially in military and law enforcement personnel exposed to repeated low-level blasts. These exposures, often experienced during training with heavy weaponry, don’t always
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For decades, MRI has been the workhorse of brain imaging—offering crisp anatomical detail and, with functional MRI (fMRI), a glimpse into blood flow and neural activity. But what if we could go deeper? Not just into structure or function, but
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