Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 16, 2020Improved brain chip for precision treatment of brain cancerA new brain chip allows multiple simultaneous drugs to be administered directly to glioblastoma brain cancer tumors. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·August 5, 2019Scientists can now manipulate brain cells using smartphoneA soft neural implant that can be controlled by a smartphone is capable of drug delivery and optogenetics. The technology could speed up efforts to uncover the causes of neurological and psychological disorders. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotech·April 8, 2019Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movementA minimally invasive brain implant is to be tested on humans for the first time. The device, named Stentrode, will be placed in blood vessels in the motor cortex, and researchers believe it will help improve movement and speech for those with a range of neurological disorders. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2018Neural Implants Modulate Microstructures in the Brain with Pinpoint AccuracyResearchers have developed new neural implants that enable targeted delivery of drugs deep into brain structures. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018Self Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers have developed a new deep brain stimulation device that is able to use feedback from the brain to fine tune its signal. The device could help those with Parkinson's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2016Precise Control of Brain Circuits Alters Mood: Mouse StudyResearchers have singled and taken control of a circuit in mouse brains in order to dial the animal's mood up or down. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 4, 2016Implanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Ability to Walk in Stroke PatientResearchers report a surgically implanted neuroprosthetic devices that coordinates the activity hip, knee and ankle muscles led to improved walking speed and distance for a patient with limited mobility following a stroke. Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 17, 2016New Implant Turns Immune System Against Alzheimer’sResearchers have developed a new brain implant which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 29, 2015New Prosthesis Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Re-Encode MemoriesA new neuroprosthesis has been developed to bypass a damaged section of the hippocampus and provide a neighboring area with correctly translated memory. The device could help people with Alzheimer's disease or those who have problems with memory following brain injury. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceRobotics·November 25, 2014Study Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within ReachResearchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 19, 2013Reading the Minds of MiceResearchers recently developed a system for observing real-time brain activity in a live mouse. The device could prove useful in studying new treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
