Electrophysiology – News and Features

The quantum properties of ultra-thin semiconductors, which trap electrons in two dimensions, can be used to sense the biological electrical activity of living cells with high speed and resolution.

Researchers found that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity, may predict recovery in unresponsive brain injury patients. Patients with these waves were more likely to regain consciousness and functional independence.

A nut used in herbal tea has become a hydrogel perfect for a variety of biomedical uses in new research.

A Stanford Medicine study finds only 32% of women resume breast cancer treatment after pausing for pregnancy, despite guidelines recommending it. The study links low adherence rates to higher cancer recurrence.

A research team has identified changes in brain rhythms that indicate seizure activity in Alzheimer’s patients.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of a non-opioid treatment for moderate–severe acute chronic pain. The drug, Journavx™ (suzetrigine), represents the first new class of pain management medicine to be approved in the US.

A study reveals brain biomarkers PAF and CME can predict pain sensitivity and chronic pain risk with 88% accuracy. The findings could enable personalized treatment and prevent transitions from acute to chronic pain.

Researchers at Waseda University used EEG to map brain activity during thermal perception, identifying ten cortical regions activated by hot and cold sensations. The study highlights the right hemisphere’s prominent role in processing temperature.

Researchers developed a brain-computer interface allowing a paralyzed individual to control a virtual quadcopter by thinking about finger movements. The study demonstrates the potential for fine motor control restoration.

A study reveals how music with rapid modulations enhances focus and attentional brain networks. Using EEG and MRI scans, researchers found this music stimulates natural brain rhythms, improving attention, especially in individuals with ADHD.