Breakthrough new imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain
Engineer’s MRI invention reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how COVID-19 can change the human brain.
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JJ Shavit
- Apr 3
Surprising research on how the brain processes and remembers everyday events
Mental sketches of people can be transposed from one location to another, much like an animator can copy and paste a character into scenes
JJ Shavit
- Dec 20, 2022
Novel 3D live hologram technology can save lives in field hospitals
3D holograms from your phone, television, or phone have been promised for decades but despite being of interest, have yet to materialize.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 3, 2022
Alzheimer's patients benefit significantly from 40 Hz sensory stimulation
The therapy was well tolerated, produced no serious adverse effects and was associated with some significant neurological benefits.
JD Shavit
- Jul 18, 2022
Diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's disease finally possible
Parkinson's is a progressive and debilitating disease of the brain that eventually compromises patients' ability to walk and even to talk.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 14, 2022
Bizarre 'metamaterial' helmet creates higher resolution brain scans
This gadget made of plastic and copper wire is a technological breakthrough with the potential to revolutionize medical imaging.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 19, 2022
Researchers develop a wearable device for safe, noninvasive, optical brain imaging
Recent advances in brain imaging techniques facilitate accurate, high-resolution observations of the brain and its functions.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17, 2021
Our brains have a “fingerprint” too
Enrico Amico learned that every one of us has a brain “fingerprint” and that this fingerprint constantly changes in time.
JD Shavit
- Sep 13, 2021
MRI scan reveals spectacular ice age landscapes beneath the North Sea
Spectacular ice age landscapes beneath the North Sea have been discovered using 3D seismic reflection technology.
JD Shavit
- Aug 14, 2021
Using virtual reality technology to turn MRI scanning into a new experience
Researchers from King’s College London have created a novel interactive VR system to be used by patients when undertaking an MRI.
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