Nanowire Retinal Implant Restores Vision and Sees InfraredResearchers have developed a retinal prosthesis made of tellurium nanowires that restores partial vision in blind mice and enables near-infrared vision in primates. The implant, woven into a lattice of light-sensitive nanowires, converts both visible and near-infrared light into electrical signals for the brain.Read More
New Eye Implant Slows Retinal DegenerationThe FDA has approved ENCELTO, the first treatment for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare degenerative eye disease that gradually impairs central vision. ENCELTO is a surgically implanted device that delivers a steady dose of a neuroprotective protein called CNTF to preserve retinal cells and slow disease progression.Read More
Lab-Designed Peptide Targets Glioblastoma Stem CellsA newly developed lab-designed molecule, JM2, may offer a promising therapy to combat glioblastoma recurrence by targeting the tumor’s most resilient cells. Researchers discovered that glioblastoma stem cells rely on the protein connexin 43’s interaction with microtubules—an interaction disrupted by JM2.Read More
Wearable Device Tracks Brain Waste SystemA new wearable device has been developed to noninvasively monitor the brain’s glymphatic system, which helps clear waste and may play a role in neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s. Traditionally only measurable via MRI, researchers can now observe this system throughout different sleep stages using a head cap embedded with electrodes. The device revealed that glymphatic activity doesn’t simply switch on during sleep and off when awake, but instead builds progressively during sleep and decreases gradually upon waking. This finding offers insights into how sleep quality impacts brain health and could help identify individuals at risk for neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
New Tool Tracks Individual Brain Cells in Mice for Up to 99 DaysTracking the same neurons in the brain over time has long challenged neuroscientists using calcium imaging in freely moving mice. A new analytical tool called CaliAli overcomes these limitations by aligning imaging data across sessions with remarkable accuracy.Read More
Brain-to-Voice AI Streams Natural Speech for People with ParalysisResearchers have developed a brain-computer interface that can synthesize natural-sounding speech from brain activity in near real time, restoring a voice to people with severe paralysis. The system decodes signals from the motor cortex and uses AI to transform them into audible speech with minimal delay—less than one second.Read More
Advancing Prosthetics: Restoring Touch Through Brain StimulationResearchers are making strides in restoring touch sensations to prosthetic limbs through brain stimulation. By using electrodes in the brain's touch center, they can evoke stable, precise sensations, even allowing users to feel the shape and motion of objects.Read More
Breaking Silence: Giving the Silent a Voice Through ThoughtsResearchers enabled a silent person to produce speech using thought alone. Depth electrodes in the participant's brain transmitted electrical signals to a computer, which then vocalized imagined syllables. This technology offers hope for paralyzed individuals to regain speech. The study marks a significant step towards brain-computer interfaces for voluntary communication.Read More
Mapping Brain Activity with Brain-Computer Interface TechnologyResearchers are trialing a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) with the potential to transform neurosurgical procedures and patient care. The Layer 7 Cortical Interface, boasting 1,024 electrodes for unparalleled brain activity mapping, promises new insights into neurological and psychiatric conditions.Read More
Neuralink’s Brain Chip Implant Marks New Era in Human-Computer SynergyElon Musk announces the first human has been successfully implanted with Neuralink's brain chip, named Telepathy, aiming to allow severe physically disabled individuals to control devices via thought. The FDA-approved trial focuses on the implant's potential for movement control, with the patient reportedly recovering well and showing promising initial results.Read More
AI Turns Brain Waves into Spoken WordsResearchers achieved a breakthrough in converting brain signals to audible speech with up to 100% accuracy. The team used brain implants and artificial intelligence to directly map brain activity to speech in patients with epilepsy.Read More
AI Revolution: Paralyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ via Digital AvatarResearchers created a groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) that allows a paralyzed woman to communicate through a digital avatar. This advancement marks the first-ever synthesis of speech or facial expressions directly from brain signals.Read More
Wireless Brain-Spine Interface: A Leap Towards Reversing ParalysisIn a pioneering study, researchers designed a wireless brain-spine interface enabling a paralyzed man to walk naturally again. The 'digital bridge' comprises two electronic implants — one on the brain and another on the spinal cord — that decode brain signals and stimulate the spinal cord to activate leg muscles.Read More
Advancing the Way for the Brain to Be Able to Control Devices in Real TimeResearchers investigate brain region synchronization in order to assist control of brain-machine interfaces.Read More
Mice Experience Rubber Hand IllusionA new study shows that mice, like humans, can experience a sense of embodiment toward an artificial limb—similar to the famous rubber-hand illusion. When their real limb was hidden and both real and fake limbs were brushed in sync, mice visually tracked a threat to the fake limb, indicating perceived ownership.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 24, 2025·5 min readSmart Floss Measures Stress Hormone for Easy, Real-Time MonitoringEngineers have developed a novel dental floss device that can detect cortisol—a hormone linked to stress—through saliva, offering a painless, real-time method for stress monitoring. The device uses electropolymerized molecularly imprinted polymers (eMIPs), which act like custom molds to recognize specific molecules.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·May 23, 2025·5 min readInfrared-Seeing Contact Lenses Turn Humans into Night VisionariesResearchers have developed contact lenses that enable humans and mice to see near-infrared light by converting it into visible wavelengths. These lenses use specialized nanoparticles embedded in standard soft contact material, allowing users to perceive flickering infrared signals without needing external power.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 22, 2025·6 min readImplanted Device Restores Arm Function After Spinal Cord InjuryA groundbreaking clinical study shows that closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV), paired with rehabilitation, can significantly improve arm and hand function in people with chronic spinal cord injuries. The therapy uses a tiny implanted device that sends timed electrical pulses to the brain when patients perform successful movements, helping rewire neural circuits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·May 22, 2025·6 min readCRISPR Delivers RNA to Repair Neurons Right Where It’s NeededResearchers have developed a new CRISPR-based technology that transports RNA to exact locations within neurons, where it can trigger repair and regrowth—offering hope for treating neurological diseases and injuries. Unlike traditional CRISPR tools that edit DNA, this system repurposes CRISPR-Cas13 to act like a “mailman,” carrying RNA to damaged sites using built-in molecular zip codes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 19, 2025·6 min readSound-Powered Microbubbles Halt Brain Lesion GrowthA new, noninvasive technique using focused ultrasound and microbubbles has halted the growth of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) in mice, offering hope for safer treatment options. CCMs are abnormal clusters of blood vessels in the brain that can cause serious symptoms, often treated with risky surgery or radiation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 9, 2025·6 min readHow Memories Take Shape at the Synapse LevelA groundbreaking new technique called EPSILON allows researchers to map the proteins involved in memory formation with unprecedented detail, providing a window into the molecular architecture of learning. This approach focuses on tracking AMPARs—key receptors that regulate synaptic strength—over time, illuminating how the brain encodes, strengthens, and stores memories.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 9, 2025·5 min readAt Home Saliva Test Detects Hidden Stress, Depression RisksResearchers have developed a portable “lab-on-a-chip” device that measures cortisol levels from saliva, offering an objective and rapid way to assess stress and mental health risk. The device includes a disposable saliva collector and a handheld reader that delivers results to a smartphone within minutes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 8, 2025·7 min readNew Method Maps Brain Networks With Unprecedented DetailA revolutionary microscopy method called LICONN enables scientists to reconstruct brain tissue and map synaptic connections using standard light microscopes. By embedding brain tissue in hydrogel, expanding it, and imaging at nanoscale resolution, researchers achieve a detailed view of neuronal architecture previously only possible with electron microscopy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 7, 2025·5 min readNew Micropipette Precisely Controls Brain Ion Signals Without DisruptionResearchers have developed a micropipette capable of delivering ions directly to individual neurons without disturbing the delicate extracellular environment. This new iontronic micropipette enables scientists to observe how local ion changes affect neurons and glial cells, revealing complex dynamics previously inaccessible.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 7, 2025·5 min readRobot Gender and Design Influence Customer ChoicesNew research reveals that service robots’ gendered characteristics can shape customer decisions in the hospitality industry. Robots with male-associated traits were more persuasive with women who had a lower sense of personal power, while customers with higher power felt less influenced.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2025·7 min readVagus Nerve Stimulation Erases PTSDA pioneering clinical study found that pairing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with traditional therapy eliminated PTSD diagnoses in all participants up to six months post-treatment. The trial combined prolonged exposure therapy with brief bursts of VNS via an implanted device, enhancing neuroplasticity and sustaining remission.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 30, 2025·5 min readNext-Gen Soft Exoskeleton Boosts Mobility for Kids With Cerebral PalsyResearchers have developed the MyoStep, a next-generation soft exoskeleton designed to help children with cerebral palsy walk more easily and safely. Combining artificial muscles, smart fabrics, and wireless sensor networks, the MyoStep offers a lightweight and adaptable alternative to bulky traditional exoskeletons.Read More
