Improved brain chip for precision treatment of brain cancer
A new brain chip allows multiple simultaneous drugs to be administered directly to glioblastoma brain cancer tumors.... Read More...
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Scientists can now manipulate brain cells using smartphone
A 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...
Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement
A 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...
Neural Implants Modulate Microstructures in the Brain with Pinpoint Accuracy
Researchers have developed new neural implants that enable targeted delivery of drugs deep into brain structures.... Read More...
Self Tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Patients
Researchers 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...
Precise Control of Brain Circuits Alters Mood: Mouse Study
Researchers have singled and taken control of a circuit in mouse brains in order to dial the animal's mood up or down.... Read More...
Implanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Ability to Walk in Stroke Patient
Researchers 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...
New Implant Turns Immune System Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new brain implant which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
New Prosthesis Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Re-Encode Memories
A 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...
Study Puts More Natural Movement for Artificial Limbs Within Reach
Researchers report their new findings could bring natural movement of prosthetic limbs closer to reality.... Read More...
Reading the Minds of Mice
Researchers 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...