Physical pressure on the brain can trigger neurons' self-destruction programming

To think, feel, talk and move, neurons send messages through electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord. This intricate ...
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Chronic brain compression triggers neuron death through multiple pathways

To think, feel, talk and move, neurons send messages through electrical signals in the brain and spinal cord. This intricate communication network is built of billions of neurons connected by synapses ...

Neural implant approach regrows surrounding skull, ensuring safe access to the brain

A study led by Dartmouth Engineering professors demonstrates a possible new technique for connecting electronic implants with the surface of the brain, as well as a new method for ensuring safe, ...
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Engineering brain organoids to push new boundaries in Alzheimer’s research

Indiana University researchers are advancing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease using brain organoids, cutting-edge ...
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The Brain: From Black Box To Engineering Problem

As we enter 2026, there are two distinct technologies used by clinicians to interact with the brain: Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Neuromodulation. While the end results are very eye-catching, ...

Smaller Than a Grain of Salt: Engineers Create the World’s Tiniest Wireless Brain Implant

A salt-grain-sized neural implant can record and transmit brain activity wirelessly for extended periods. Researchers at Cornell University, working with collaborators, have created an extremely small ...