Researchers at University College London (UCL) have found that delivering small, painless electric pulses to the outer ear can significantly enhance the effects of self-compassion meditation. The technique stimulates the vagus nerve—a key part of the nervous system that helps […]
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Scientists at NYU Langone and ETH Zurich have developed a remarkable new method for stimulating specific brain circuits using sound—shaped not just into waves, but into actual holograms. Their device looks a bit like a helmet and contains 512 ultrasound
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Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich and RWTH Aachen University have developed a new type of electronic material that mimics how the brain processes information—using light instead of electricity. These materials, called organic photoelectrochemical transistors (OPECTs), are designed to behave like synapses, the
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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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