Robot injected in the skull spreads its tentacles to monitor the brain
[ad_1] The robot’s soft legs are filled with sensors that measure brain activity Sukho Song A soft robot inserted through a tiny hole in the skull can deploy six sensor-filled…
Brain surgery before birth fixes abnormal blood vessel in fetus
[ad_1] Boston Children’s Hospital was the site of the first fetal surgery on a blood vessel in the brain Boston Globe via Getty Images For the first time, surgery has…
Ultrasound opens brain barrier so drugs can reach aggressive tumors
[ad_1] The blood-brain barrier acts as a roadblock against toxic substances and microorganisms CAROL & MIKE WERNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Ultrasound waves help to open up the blood-brain barrier, which could…
Brain activity of dying people shows signs of near-death experiences
[ad_1] Some people who have had a brush with death report experiencing a sensation of moving down a tunnel towards a bright light Sharon Dominick/iStockphoto/Getty Images A surge of brainwaves…