Scientists develop minimally invasive brain probe
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 08:10
in Biology & Nature
Researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena and the University of Edinburgh have succeeded in using a hair-thin fiber endoscope to gain insights into previously inaccessible brain structures. This study has been published in Light: Science & Applications. This could be a major step toward a better understanding of the functions of deeply hidden brain compartments, such as the formation of memories, as well as related dysfunctions, including Alzheimer's disease.