Breaking the speed limit to glimpse brain functions
Science Highlights
jmeade
Thu, 02/09/2023 - 11:40
Scientists at Duke University supported with funds from NIBIB have developed an ultra-fast photoacoustic imaging system capable of visualizing functional and molecular changes in the brain related to major brain disorders.
Focused ultrasound technique leads to release of neurodegenerative disorders biomarkers
NIBIB in the News
kolsen
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 16:54
New research found that using focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy in a mouse model released more tau proteins and another biomarker into the blood than without the intervention. This noninvasive method could facilitate diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders, the researchers said. Source: Washington University in St. Louis/Science Daily
