Study contributes to our understanding of how cocaine withdrawal affects brain circuits
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23.03.2021
Study suggests a promising future for soft bioelectronic interfaces in clinical settings
Results demonstrate MRI compatibility, good surgical handling and reliable recording in bioelectronic interfaces that conform to the nervous system.
Technology![Neurosoft 8]()
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11.03.2021
Shining a light on neurodegenerative disorders
Could a ray of light stop rogue proteins in their tracks and slow the spread of neurodegenerative disease in the brain? EPFL and the Wyss Center are set to find out.
Collaboration![confocal laser scanning microscope image shows the hippocampus of a mouse brain. Shutterstock 1287951952]()
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25.02.2021
Wyss Center joins $36M international collaboration to improve recovery from spinal cord injuries
The Wyss Center has joined forces with an international consortium of universities, biomedical startups and nonprofit organizations to develop therapies for spinal cord injury that could improve long-term recovery.
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28.01.2021
Wyss Center joins Wellcome Leap global network dedicated to accelerated breakthroughs in human health
Charter group of 21 world-class institutions representing a network of over 150,000 researchers across six continents sign agreement that sets new bar for fast-paced research and development.
Collaboration![Person in lab looks at flask in red light]()
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07.01.2021
Peeking inside ‘mini-brains’ could boost understanding of the human brain in health and disease
Revealing details of the internal structure of ‘mini-brains’ could help accelerate drug studies and may offer alternatives to some animal testing.
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18.12.2020
A weather station for epilepsy
Epilepsy forecasts could help people manage their daily life and medication around their chance of seizures.
Collaboration![Epilepsy data viewed on a screen]()
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08.10.2020
Wyss Center partners with Coat-X to advance ultra-thin coating for use in active medical implants
The flexible coating technology could pave the way for miniaturized devices in the human body.
Collaboration![Wyss Center employee looks at screen in the accelerated aging platform]()
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27.08.2020
New era in brain monitoring technology could improve diagnosis of epilepsy and lead to personalized treatment options
Subscalp brain monitoring devices could offer long-term, continuous, and reliable recording of neural activity at home and in the clinic.
Technology![Pink strips of subcutaneous electrodes]()
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11.08.2020
Blackrock Microsystems Licenses Wyss Center’s Real-time Neural Signal Processing Platform
The software platform, NeuroKey, interfaces with multiple brain signal acquisition sources and devices, extending the reach of brain-computer interface applications.
Collaboration![Wyss Center employee looks at brain and data on computer]()
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19.06.2020
Wyss Center CDO recognized as Alumna of the Year
The Wyss Center’s Chief Development Officer (CDO), Dr Tracy Laabs, has been awarded Pharmacology and Toxicology Alumna of the Year by the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in recognition of her career accomplishments and global impact on research and translation.
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