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Magnetic Fingerprints of Superfluid Helium-3
Superconducting sensors have
allowed for highly sensitive
measurements of the nuclear
magnetic resonance of thin
helium-3 layers. ... > full story
Premature Birth Interrupts Vital Brain Development Processes Leading to Reduced Cognitive Abilities in Infants
Researchers have for the
first time used a novel form
of MRI to identify crucial
developmental processes in
the brain that are
... > full story
Fishing for Memories: How Long-Term Memories Are Processed to Guide Behavior
In our interaction with our
environment we constantly
refer to past experiences
stored as memories to guide
behavioral decisions. But
... > full story
Terahertz Technology: Seeing More With Less
Single-chip integration of
the components needed for
sending and receiving
terahertz radiation should
help applications in imaging
and communication. ... > full story
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Elusive Search for Biomarkers in Huntington's Disease
May 20, 2013 — While Huntington's disease (HD) is currently incurable, the HD research community anticipates that new disease-modifying therapies in development may slow or minimize disease progression. The success ... > full story -
For Combat Veterans Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, 'Fear Circuitry' in the Brain Never Rests
May 18, 2013 — Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these ... > full story -
Breakthrough for IVF? Selecting the Most Promising Embryos
May 16, 2013 — A recent study on 5-day old human blastocysts shows that those with an abnormal chromosomal composition can be identified by the rate at which they have developed to blastocysts, thereby ... > full story -
Tissue Damage from Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Appears Before Pain Symptoms Appear
May 15, 2013 — Metal-on-metal hip implants can cause inflammation of the joint lining long before symptoms appear, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to identify this inflammation, according to a new ... > full story -
'Good Vibrations:' Brain Ultrasound Improves Mood
May 15, 2013 — Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques aimed at mental and neurological conditions include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression, and transcranial direct current (electrical) ... > full story -
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in U.S., New Study Says
May 14, 2013 — A new study offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide in the United States and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study finds a sharp increase—nearly 50 percent—in ICU ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Study Links Cannabinoid Receptors to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: First Pharmaceutical Treatment for PTSD Within Reach
May 14, 2013 — In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in ... > full story -
Micromachining: Inclinations Sounded out
May 13, 2013 — A novel type of tilt sensor may extend the capabilities of ultrasonic devices already used in a range of ... > full story -
Better Dyes for Imaging Technology
May 12, 2013 — From microscopes to MRI scanners, imaging technology is growing ever more vital in the world's hospitals, whether for the diagnosis of illness or for research into new cures. Imaging technology ... > full story -
Nerve Stimulation for Severe Depression Changes Brain Function
May 7, 2013 — For nearly a decade, doctors have used implanted electronic stimulators to treat severe depression in people who don't respond to standard antidepressant treatments. Now, preliminary brain scan ... > full story
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