🧠 A game-changer for brain surgery: a team from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University on the Chinese mainland has developed NeuroDepth, a new brain-computer interface (BCI) device that precisely guides surgeons to deep-seated tumors while protecting healthy tissue.
In the world's first clinical trial of its kind, a glioma patient struggling with speech due to a tumor pressing on language centers saw remarkable recovery after NeuroDepth-guided surgery. Post-op, words flowed more smoothly than before – talk about a win! 🌟
What makes NeuroDepth special? Unlike standard surface electrodes, this microelectrode array dives deep into the brain, capturing electrical signals from the cortex down to subcortical and deep structures. It also tracks neurotransmitter activity, giving surgeons real-time navigation to detect tumor boundaries with pinpoint accuracy.
Associate researcher Wang Mixia highlights how NeuroDepth surpasses traditional neural electrodes by offering a full-depth view of brain activity and more precise data for safer resections.
Looking ahead, the team plans to expand applications beyond tumor surgery. From brain-computer interfaces to restore vision and hearing, to endovascular tools supporting motor recovery in paralyzed patients, NeuroDepth could mark the start of a new era in neurotech innovation! 🚀
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China's brain chip tech achieves tumor localization breakthrough
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