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Ultrasound jump-starts brain of man in coma

Posted in Science on 4th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

New non-invasive technique may lead to low-cost therapy for patients with severe brain injury, possibly for those in a vegetative or minimally conscious state.

Alzheimer's drug study gives 'tantalising' results

Posted in Medicine on 2nd Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

A drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's is showing "tantalising" promise, scientists say.

Mind-controlled nanobots could release drugs inside your brain

Posted in Science on 30th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

To get the DNA bots to respond to a persons thoughts, the team trained a computer to distinguish between brain activity when resting and when doing mental arithmetic.

A Simple Phone Game Could Diagnose Autism

Posted in Software on 28th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

They aim to diagnose autism with a simple game played on a phone or tablet. In a recent study, they took a significant stride towards reaching that goal.

Gene Therapy produces Dopamine in the Brain as path to Parkinsons treatment

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Massachusetts company, is testing the idea in Parkinsons patients whove agreed to undergo brain surgery and an injection of new DNA.