Neurotechnology – News and Features

Low-intensity non-invasive brain stimulation techniques could help to restore neuron health in Alzheimer's disease, a new mouse model study suggests.

A large-scale meta-analysis has shown that symptom provocation before repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could enhance treatment outcomes for OCD and nicotine dependence.

Researchers have developed the Krakencoder, a new tool that integrates structural and functional brain data to predict cognitive performance and behavior more accurately. The tool could enhance understanding of brain networks.

Researchers have developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body, using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets that are activated by near-infrared laser. The technology could lead to precise treatments for cancer.

A study from the University of Pittsburgh shows that mindfulness and non-invasive brain stimulation can reduce latchkey incontinence. The pilot study revealed that both therapies helped women reduce urgency and leaks triggered by environmental cues.

UC San Diego researchers discovered that during motor learning, inputs from the motor thalamus play a crucial role in coordinating learned movements. As mice learned, the thalamus shifted its timing, activating specific neurons in the motor cortex.

Astrocytes, an often overlooked brain cell, rewires connections between brain cells during periods of heightened vigilance or attention.

A study shows that low-intensity focused ultrasound technology can safely and effectively target the amygdala, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD. Patients experienced improvements after just three weeks of daily treatment.

esearchers at USC have discovered a new brain mechanism that allows humans to rapidly switch between motor actions. This process does not involve stopping the initial movement, as previously believed.

LMU researchers discovered that neural oscillations in visual circuits help process various image properties like brightness and contrast. This process enables the brain to create a coherent visual perception from a complex visual stream.