Many cancer drugs fail to penetrate deep into tumors, but new research suggests magnetism could help pull them through.
Science Highlights · March 20, 2025
Researchers are developing a preclinical method to stimulate the brain without drilling into the skull by guiding a catheter through the cerebrospinal fluid.
Science Highlights · March 5, 2025
Engineered tissues could one day do the work of traditional electrical stimulation devices while offering more customizable and biologically friendly solutions.
Science Highlights · March 3, 2025
Researchers are developing an AI tool to evaluate placental photographs that could provide predictions for multiple adverse outcomes, such as infection or sepsis.
Science Highlights · February 26, 2025
In a preclinical study, NIBIB researchers found that bone marrow transplants to treat sickle cell disease early in life may lower risk of stroke into adulthood.
Science Highlights · February 13, 2025
A preclinical study in a mouse model of sickle-cell disease showed that stimulating brain regions with focused ultrasound can reduce pain hypersensitivity.
Science Highlights · February 13, 2025
The low image quality of small, affordable MRI machines have prevented their widespread use. But a boost from AI could close the gap, bringing MRI to more patients.
Science Highlights · January 10, 2025
In an effort to greatly expand accessibility, this compact fluorescence-guided surgery system, evaluated in mice, is crafted from cost-effective and off-the-shelf components.
Science Highlights · December 23, 2024
With the help of some of nature’s best engineers, NIBIB-funded researchers have developed technology to regrow damaged facial nerves.