Tag: deep brain stimulation


  • Prime Fiber-Optic Device Signals a New Era for Brain Research

    Prime Fiber-Optic Device Signals a New Era for Brain Research

    Revolution in Brain Research Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in neuroscience with a novel prime (PRIME) fiber-optic device capable of manipulating neural activity deep within the brain. Building on decades of optical techniques and neural interfacing, this new approach promises unprecedented precision in stimulating and recording…

  • Prime Fiber-Optic Device Can Safely Manipulate Deep Brain Neural Activity

    Prime Fiber-Optic Device Can Safely Manipulate Deep Brain Neural Activity

    Groundbreaking Fiber-Optic Technology Targets Deep Brain Activity A pioneering fiber-optic device developed by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis promises to manipulate neural activity deep within the brain with unprecedented precision. The interdisciplinary effort, spanning the McKelvey School of Engineering and WashU Medicine, aims to transform how scientists study brain circuits and how clinicians…

  • Prime Fiber-Optic Device Opens New Frontiers in Deep Brain Neural Modulation

    Prime Fiber-Optic Device Opens New Frontiers in Deep Brain Neural Modulation

    Revolutionizing Brain Research with Deep-Brain Fiber Optics A pioneering effort from researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is spotlighting a fiber-optic device capable of manipulating neural activity deep within the brain. This breakthrough promises to transform how scientists study neural circuits and could pave the way for new therapies for neurological disorders. Built on…