A new design for functional MRI brain scanners improves resolution ten-fold

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clehmann

Fri, 12/08/2023 – 11:36

An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (M…

A new design for functional MRI brain scanners improves resolution ten-fold

clehmann Fri, 12/08/2023 - 11:36

An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for studying the human brain has led to an ultra-high resolution 7 Tesla scanner. It records up to 10 times more detail than current 7T scanners and over 50 times more detail than current 3T scanners, which most hospitals use. Be

A helmet with sensors that records brain function

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clehmann

Mon, 11/20/2023 – 10:49

A new wearable brain scanner is the first of its kind to accurately record magnetic fields generated by brain activ…

A helmet with sensors that records brain function

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clehmann Mon, 11/20/2023 - 10:49

A new wearable brain scanner is the first of its kind to accurately record magnetic fields generated by brain activity while people are in motion, a new research paper reports. This advance will enable researchers to learn more about brain development and neurological conditions that can affect movement, including autism, epilepsy, stroke, concussion, and Parkinson's disease.

Researchers create an atlas of the brain using imaging technology

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clehmann

Fri, 10/27/2023 – 10:25

By combining non-invasive imaging techniques, a team of investigators led by Massachusetts General ha…

Researchers create an atlas of the brain using imaging technology

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clehmann Fri, 10/27/2023 - 10:25

By combining non-invasive imaging techniques, a team of investigators led by Massachusetts General have created a comprehensive cellular atlas of a region of the human brain known as Broca’s area. The methods could be used to create 3D models of particular brain areas and the entire human brain. Source: Massachusetts General Hospital/Science Daily

Magnetoelectric material can reconnect severed nerves

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clehmann

Fri, 10/20/2023 – 11:02

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics ⎯ materials that can turn magneti…

Magnetoelectric material can reconnect severed nerves

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clehmann Fri, 10/20/2023 - 11:02

Researchers have long recognized the therapeutic potential of using magnetoelectrics ⎯ materials that can turn magnetic fields into electric fields ⎯ to stimulate neural tissue in a minimally invasive way and help treat neurological disorders or nerve damage. A Rice University led team have designed the first magnetoelectric material that can be used to precisely stimulate neurons remotely and to bridge the gap in a broken sciatic nerve in a rat model. Source: Rice University

Therapeutic nanocarriers reduce lung inflammation in mice

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clehmann

Wed, 10/18/2023 – 13:49

Researchers at Ohio State University have developed nanocarriers derived from mice skin cells that reduced l…

Therapeutic nanocarriers reduce lung inflammation in mice

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clehmann Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:49

Researchers at Ohio State University have developed nanocarriers derived from mice skin cells that reduced lung inflammation in mice. Further research could lead to a treatment for acute respiratory distress syndrome and other conditions.

NIBIB training program aims to diversify the biomedical workforce

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clehmann

Fri, 10/13/2023 – 14:18

An NIBIB-funded research education program designed to diversify the biomedical workforce inspired t…

NIBIB training program aims to diversify the biomedical workforce

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clehmann Fri, 10/13/2023 - 14:18

An NIBIB-funded research education program designed to diversify the biomedical workforce inspired two participants to pursue Ph.D. research in biomedical engineering.

Medical imaging fails dark skin. Researchers fixed it.

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clehmann

Thu, 10/12/2023 – 11:48

Traditional medical imaging works great for people with light skin but has trouble getting clear pictures from pati…

Medical imaging fails dark skin. Researchers fixed it.

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clehmann Thu, 10/12/2023 - 11:48

Traditional medical imaging works great for people with light skin but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker skin. A Johns Hopkins University–led team found a way to deliver clear pictures of anyone's internal anatomy, no matter their skin tone. Source: Johns Hopkins University

NIH Study Informs Antigen Testing for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus

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clehmann

Fri, 09/01/2023 – 16:07

Some people using antigen tests have experienced a negative test result only to find out that they have the…

NIH Study Informs Antigen Testing for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus

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clehmann Fri, 09/01/2023 - 16:07

Some people using antigen tests have experienced a negative test result only to find out that they have the virus. New research shows that repeat testing every other day increases the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.