Rewriting Life Struggling to Translate Neuroscience Gains Into Treatments Despite promising results in controlling neuronal activity, leaders in brain research still wrestle over turning their work into treatments. by Susan Young Rojahn 2013-09-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life New Implantable Device Can Manipulate and Record Brain Activity Human tests of an electrode implanted deep into the brain could one day lead to smart, self-regulating implants. by Susan Young Rojahn 2013-08-09T15:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Stimulating New Therapy for Epilepsy Electrodes placed on the forehead can ease seizures and more. by Lauren Gravitz 2011-06-03T10:01:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Two Devices Treat Alzheimer's Companies hope that brain stimulation will work where drugs have failed. by Emily Singer 2011-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life A Brain Implant that Uses Light A novel optical device could ultimately be used to treat neurological disease. by Mark Williams Pontin 2010-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Implanted Sensor Could Provide Clues to Brain Chemistry A system to detect brain chemicals may improve therapies for Parkinson’s and other disorders. by Emily Singer 2010-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Decoding the Brain with Light Scientists are using genetic “light switches” to probe memory and improve disease therapy. by Emily Singer 2009-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Humans and Technology Targeting the Brain with Sound Waves Ultrasound might provide a new, noninvasive way to control brain activity. by Emily Singer 2009-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Sending Genes into the Brain More-invasive therapies show promise for treating Parkinson’s. by Emily Singer 2009-05-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Illuminating Parkinson's Disease New technique suggests how deep brain stimulation ameliorates symptoms. by Jocelyn Rice 2009-03-20T00:00:00-04:00