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Cerebral cortex synapses transmit signals more reliably than those in rear brain regions
Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute have discovered that in the cerebral cortex, synaptic signal ...
Ireland's first BioBrillouin microscope will enable non-invasive assessment of living cells and tissues in real-time
Trinity College Dublin now has Ireland's first and only BioBrillouin microscope, which will enable researchers to make giant ...
Diver-operated microscope brings hidden coral biology into microscale level focus
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...
A new drug causes nerve tissue to emit light, enabling faster, safer surgery
When surgeons dissect tissue to remove a tumor or make a repair, they must work cautiously, relying on electrophysical ...
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Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus
The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists ...
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Fluorescent drug gives surgeons visual upgrade with real-time nerve mapping
New fluorescent drug lights up nerve tissue under special imaging equipment, giving surgeons a visual edge during procedure.
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Can adults make new brain cells? New study may finally settle one of neuroscience's greatest debates
Scientists say they have very strong evidence that the adult human brain is capable of making new neurons, a point of ongoing controversy in neuroscience.