News • Role of the microbiome
Alzheimer's: X-rays unveil gut-brain connection
Researchers explore the connection between the gut and the brain and its impact on the onset of psychiatric and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s.
Brain
News • Detection of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)
Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival
A new blood test that detects a specific brain protein may help doctors determine the type of a stroke faster and allow them to start safe treatment for people before they get to the hospital.
News • Research project NEUROGATE
Holographic endoscope illuminates the brain
“A turning point in neuroscience,” say developers about a holographic endoscope that peers deep into the brain through an optical fiber – minimally invasive and with subcellular resolution.
News • Promising imaging agents
Alzheimer's disease: New radiotracers for better detection
Two new radiotracers outperform the current FDA-approved tracer for detecting Alzheimer's disease, showing higher binding to affected tissue and greater selectivity for identifying tau tangles.
News • Neuro-Oncology
Why late-stage breast cancer patients should receive routine brain MRI screening
Late-stage breast cancer patients are more often affected by brain metastases than previously believed, a new study finds. The researchers suggest that MRI screening guidelines should reflect this.
News • Exploring the role of P2X7
Preventing epilepsy after traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury can lead to post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE). Researchers focus on a specific brain receptor to better understand and prevent PTE in at-risk patients.
News • Reactive glial responses
Mapping the brain's self-healing ability after stroke
Helping the brain repair itself after a stroke: A new study based on unique tissue samples from Denmark's Brain Bank may pave the way for new treatments that support brain regeneration.
News • From core to penumbra
‘Stroke-on-a-chip’ model to replace animal testing
Researchers are developing a new in vitro model for stroke. If successful, this could significantly reduce reliance on animal models in stroke research by up to 1,000 animals each year across the UK.
News • Machine learning prediction
AI opens non-surgical way to detect brain cancer metastasis
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans, offering insights into patients’ cancer without aggressive surgery.
News • Patterned microstimulation
Artificial touch for brain-controlled bionic hand
Promising technology for patients with spinal cord injuries: A new study paves the way for complex touch sensation through brain stimulation, using an extracorporeal bionic limb.
News • Neural implant degradation
Building more durable implantable brain chips
New insights on the degradation of implantable chips in the body could lead to enhanced longevity of the chips and better treatments for patients with Parkinson's or clinical depression.
News • Potential for neurodegeneration
Head injuries may activate dormant viruses, trigger neurodegeneration, study finds
More than just a sports injury: A new study shows that head trauma may activate latent viruses, leading to neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
News • Pandemic-induced treatment delays
“Heartbreaking”: the impact of Covid on children with brain tumours
Paediatric brain tumours are difficult to diagnose and treat – especially, when delays occur. A new study explored the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children with brain tumours.
News • Surprising insights
Herpes infection might drive Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers uncovered a surprising link between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting that viral infections may play a role in the disease.
News • Field-cycling imaging
FCI: New MRI-derived scanner shows promise for stroke imaging
Using a technique called field-cycling imaging (FCI) derived from MRI, researchers are able to detect signs of brain damage from stroke at ultra-low magnetic fields.
News • Expanding brain imaging
Portable, low-field MRI shows promise for Alzheimer's diagnostics
A new study shows that a simplified, low-field MRI machine, augmented with machine learning tools, matches conventional MRI in measuring brain characteristics relevant to Alzheimer's disease.
News • Functional connectivity imaging
fMRI brain scan predicts effectiveness of spinal cord surgery
Spinal cord stimulation is performed for patients with chronic pain. However, for some patients, the procedure is not effective. A new method involving fMRI could help predict success.
Article • AI-assisted image analysis
More accuracy in brain tumour segmentation
Precise segmentation of anatomical structures greatly benefits cancer diagnosis. Using AI and deep learning methods, researchers are developing a high-precision 3D viewer software for medical image data.
News • Personalized EEG technology
3D-printed scalp tattoo to enhance neuro-diagnostics, BCI
Monitoring brainwaves and diagnosing neurological conditions could benefit from a novel 3D printing technology, which applies liquid ink onto a patient’s scalp to measure brain activity.
News • From the brain to the abdomen
Stroke might affect arteries in other body regions
New research has linked having a cerebral stroke to lasting changes in the arteries in the abdomen. The study in animal models with hypertension could lead to new preventative strategies.
News • Traumatic brain injury research
TBI damages childrens' brains differently, study finds
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects children differently than adults, a new study shows. The researchers found that paediatric patients are more prone to damage of the smallest brain vessels.
News • Lung-brain relationship
Long Covid: researchers track down cause of 'brain fog'
After a Covid-19 infection, patients may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including difficulty concentrating (“brain fog”). New research now linked the condition to impaired lung function.
News • New therapy approach for brain tumors
Attacking glioblastoma from multiple angles
A new approach to fight glioblastoma: Swiss researchers have now developed an immunotherapy that not only attacks the brain tumor—it also turns its microenvironment against it.
News • Research suggests wide range of applications
Exploring the therapeutic potential of ultrasound on the brain
New research suggests that transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) could be used to help people with pain, alcoholism, OCD, and Parkinson’s disease, without drugs or surgery.
News • Finding the fibrils
The “superspreaders” behind Alzheimer's disease
Misfolded proteins lead to Alzheimer's disease – but where do they come from? Using a particularly powerful imaging technique, Swiss researchers now uncovered a key mechanism.
