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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 15, 2019·3 min read

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Researchers have developed a new method, using diathermy smoke, to distinguish between malignant tumor tissue and healthy tissue during surgery.

The image shows colored lines representing the human visual pathway overlayed onto an MRI scan of a human head.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·December 10, 2014·4 min read

Myelin Linked to Speedy Recovery of Human Visual System after Tumor Removal

Neuroimaging study shows how the brain heals itself within a few weeks of surgery to remove tumors.

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·May 22, 2024·4 min read

Mind-Blowing Head Transplant System with Robotic Surgeons and AI Precision

BrainBridge, a neuroscience and biomedical engineering start-up, has unveiled a revolutionary concept for a robotic head transplant system. This ambitious project aims to offer a new lease on life for patients suffering from terminal illnesses and neurodegenerative diseases by transferring their heads onto healthy donor bodies.

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·October 16, 2012·3 min read

Less Invasive Method of Brain Stimulation Helps Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Electrical stimulation using extradural electrodes—placed underneath the skull but not implanted in the brain, is a safe approach with meaningful benefits for patients with Parkinson's disease according to new research.