The brain may flush out its waste products after a mental workout
30 March 2023
A fluid-filled network that clears waste products from the brain may be important in neurological conditions, but we know little about how it works
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Ultrasound can control genetically altered brain cells in mice
9 February 2022
A new technique called sonogenetics uses ultrasound to switch on and off genetically altered brain cells. It has been successfully tested in mice, and could be a future tool for treating brain conditions such as Parkinson's or epilepsy in humans
Quantum dots in brain could treat Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
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Tiny particles seem to stop misfolded proteins from forming toxic clumps in the brains of mice, improving their performance on physical tests
