neuroscience

The wearable brain scanner you can move around in

Posted in Medicine on 21st Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Nottingham have invented a new type of brain scanner which can be worn on the head, allowing patients to move while being scanned.

Alzheimers researchers win brain prize

Posted in Medicine on 7th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

Four dementia scientists have shared this years 1m Euro brain prize for pivotal work that has changed our understanding of Alzheimers.

Graphene material strengthens nerve signaling in the brain

Posted in Medicine on 5th Mar, 2018
by Alex Muller

When Vanderbilt University scientists tried to use graphene to measure electrical activity in the brain, they found that it actually enhanced nerve cell signaling.

BrainQ aims to cure stroke through mind-reader tech

Posted in Hardware on 27th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

BrainQ plans to use a non-surgically embedded EEG machine instead to gather data and help improve outcomes for stroke and spinal cord patients.

Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work

Posted in Science on 22nd Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

Scientists say they have settled one of medicine's biggest debates after a huge study found that anti-depressants work.