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 […]
Skin-Like Biosensor Monitors Both Physical Movement and Electrical Signals in the Body Read More »
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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Parkinson’s disease is often a master of disguise. By the time its motor symptoms—tremors, rigidity, slowed movement—become noticeable, more than half of a patient’s dopamine-producing neurons may already be gone. That diagnostic delay can mean fewer treatment options and missed
Magnetoelastic Smart Pen Helps Detects Parkinson’s Read More »
When it comes to studying neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, mouse models are the unsung heroes of drug development. But while we’ve gotten better at engineering mice to mimic human disease, tracking their movements—especially the subtle ones that matter most—has remained
Hollywood-Inspired Motion Capture Tech Improves Motor Disorder Studies in Mice Read More »
Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable force in healthcare—evolving rapidly even since Medgadget’s farewell. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of
Algorithmic Advances: A Monthly Recap of AI in Healthcare (June 2025 Edition) Read More »
Spinal cord injuries are among the most devastating medical conditions, often resulting in lifelong paralysis and severe sensory loss. Affecting more than 15 million people worldwide, these injuries have historically lacked effective, restorative treatments. Now, a collaboration between Chalmers University
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Understanding how the brain works means understanding how it’s wired. Beneath the folds of the cerebral cortex lies a dense, three-dimensional web of nerve fibers—billions of microscopic threads that carry signals between brain regions. Mapping these fibers with high precision
New Imaging Tool Maps Nerve Fibers with Unprecedented Precision Read More »
Cedars-Sinai researchers have developed a groundbreaking “ALS on a chip” model that mimics the complex environment of the human spinal cord, offering new insights into the causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). By using stem cells derived from ALS patients,
A team of researchers at the University of Southern California has unveiled a groundbreaking wireless implant that could transform how chronic pain is managed—without the need for opioids or bulky batteries. The flexible device, known as the UIWI stimulator, is
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