Neuroscience is an ever-expanding field that continues to make breakthroughs in understanding the complexities of the brain and nervous system. From new discoveries about how the brain functions to developments in neuroprosthetics, here are the latest updates in neurosciences.
1. Brain-to-Brain Communication: Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a way for two brains to communicate with each other through non-invasive means. Using electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the researchers were able to convey a message from one person’s brain to another.
2. Identifying Functional Neural Networks in the Brain: Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new way of identifying functional neural networks in the brain using artificial intelligence. The technique involves analyzing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to identify discrete patterns of brain activity.
3. Brain-Computer Interfaces for Paralysis: Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a brain-computer interface that enables people with paralysis to communicate in real-time. Using electrodes implanted in their brains, the patients were able to control a computer cursor and communicate with researchers.
4. Treating Depression with Ketamine: Ketamine, a drug that has traditionally been used as an anesthetic, has shown promise in treating severe depression. Recent trials have shown that low doses of ketamine can produce rapid and long-lasting antidepressant effects.
5. Mapping the Human Brain: The Human Connectome Project, a collaborative effort between researchers around the world, is mapping the human brain in unprecedented detail. By using advanced brain imaging techniques, scientists hope to gain a better understanding of the brain’s structure and function.
These breakthroughs in neuroscience continue to move the field forward and have the potential to greatly improve our understanding of the brain and nervous system.
Dr Lokendra Singh
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Director
Ciims hospital Nagpur