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Stamp-sized microchip that imitates the human brain could speed up treatments for Alzheimer’s

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New brain-on-chip technology makes it possible to test the efficacy of treatments more efficiently.

Advanced brain-on-a-chip technology developed by EU-funded researchers helps make potential treatments for neurological diseases more effective. By Tom Cassauwers A human brain-on-a-chip sounds like something from a science fiction film, a gadget powering its cyborg villain. But chemical and biological engineer Dr Raquel Rodrigues at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) in Braga, Portugal, believes … Read more

Mapping the mind – EU-funded research unlocks secrets of the human brain

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EU-funded researchers are at the forefront of advancing a deeper understanding of the human brain and accelerating treatments for various neurological conditions. By Michaela Nesvarova Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience sound almost like miracles: neurostimulation techniques that help paralysed patients to walk again, or an implant that could help restore vision to the blind. These are … Read more