ultrasound

Ultrasound captures rat brain in microscopic 3D

Posted in Science on 27th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

Scientists have developed an ultrasound technique that can rapidly build up a 3D view of a network of blood vessels, in microscopic detail.

Microwave and ultrasound technology might be able to "hear" tumors growing

Posted in Medicine on 17th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

The technique involves the clever interplay of microwaves and ultrasound to develop a detector like the Star Trek tricorder.

Researchers break blood-brain barrier with new ultrasound treatment

Posted in Medicine on 9th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller

A non-invasive way to deliver medication into the brain, opening the door to better treatments for tumours, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Brain Surgery Using Ultrasound Waves

Posted in Medicine on 23rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

A revolutionary new approach to neurosurgery avoids both radiation and a scalpel.

Controlling brain cells with ultrasound

Posted in Science on 16th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

Sonogenetics may be able to selectively activate brain, heart, muscle, and other cells using ultrasonic waves, similar to optogenetics.