Neuroimaging – News and Features

Researchers have demonstrated that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) by analyzing brain activity linked to sensory impairments, such as smell and vision.

Scientists have developed a new MRI technology that can help to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before.

A special imaging procedure, amino acid PET, can not only improve patient care but also advance research into the development of new treatment approaches in those with brain metastases.

New light microscopy technique reveals complex molecular machinery alongside neural structures, helping researchers make sense of the complicated network of the brain.

In a first-of-its-kind study, treatment-resistant PTSD patients went symptom-free for at least six months after completing standard exposure therapy combined with vagus nerve stimulation.

Researchers have developed new solid-state electrolytes for next-generation batteries using a low-temperature approach. The method, known as cold sintering, allows for additives that would otherwise burn up in traditional sintering to be used.

Through subsurface imaging and lab experiments, Stanford scientists have shown how pressure buildup from water and vapor in the reservoir under Campi Flegrei can lead to earthquakes when the caprock, or lid, seals.

Research explores overlapping and unique brain features in insomnia, depression and anxiety using brain scans. The findings reveal shared brain mechanisms, such as reduced cerebral cortex area.

The D-PSCAN method, developed for live NTS imaging, enables high-resolution, minimally invasive observation of the NTS’s neural activity in living mice. The technique provides insights into emotion regulation.

New research shows that preterm infants born to mothers with preeclampsia or hypertension suffer from brain injuries and neurodevelopmental delays. The study found that these infants had lower cognitive and language scores at age 2.