Innovative Ultrasound Helmet Facilitates Non-Invasive Deep Brain Stimulation
A novel ultrasound helmet enables non-invasive, targeted stimulation of deep brain structures, promising advances in neuroscience research and treatment of neurological disorders without surgery.
Researchers from University College London and the University of Oxford have developed a groundbreaking ultrasound helmet that enables precise stimulation of deep brain regions without the need for surgical intervention. This innovative device opens new doors for both neurological research and the treatment of disorders such as Parkinson's disease by allowing scientists and clinicians to modulate brain activity with unprecedented accuracy. Traditional transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) techniques have struggled to reach deep brain structures with sufficient precision, often affecting broader areas than intended. The new system overcomes these limitations by employing a helmet equipped with 256 focused ultrasound elements that target specific neural circuits, along with a soft plastic face mask that stabilizes the head for accurate targeting.
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