麻省理工学院研究人员开发磁纳米光盘,用于较少侵入性的深脑刺激疗法,调节小鼠的神经活动。 MIT researchers develop magnetic nanodiscs for less invasive deep brain stimulation therapy, modulating neuron activity in mice.
麻省理工学院的研究人员创造了磁纳米光盘, 大约250纳米的尺寸, 可能会使深脑刺激疗法发生革命。 MIT researchers have created magnetic nanodiscs, about 250 nanometers in size, that could revolutionize deep brain stimulation therapy. 这些纳米盘可以注入大脑,通过外部磁场激活,为目前的电极植入器提供一种较少侵入性的替代物。 These nanodiscs can be injected into the brain and activated by an external magnetic field, offering a less invasive alternative to current electrode implants. 小鼠的初始测试表明它们有效地调节了神经活性,建议了治疗帕金森氏病等神经疾病的潜在应用。 Initial tests in mice show they effectively modulate neuron activity, suggesting potential applications for treating neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease. 需要进一步研究人类用途。 Further research is needed for human use.