Hydrogel Process Creates Transparent Brain For Research 46
First time accepted submitter jds91md writes "Scientists at Stanford have developed a technique to see the structural detail of actual brains with resolution down to the cellular and axonal/dendritic level. The process called CLARITY allows a 'transparent' view of the brain without having to slice or section it in any way. From the article: 'Even more important, experts say, is that unlike earlier methods for making the tissue of brains and other organs transparent, the new process, called Clarity by its inventors, preserves the biochemistry of the brain so well that researchers can test it over and over again with chemicals that highlight specific structures within a brain and provide clues to its past activity. The researchers say this process may help uncover the physical underpinnings of devastating mental disorders like schizophrenia, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and others.'"
Research proposal (Score:5, Funny)
The researchers say this process may help uncover the physical underpinnings of devastating mental disorders like schizophrenia, autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and others.'"
Can you find the center of the brain responsible for youtube comments and create a drug that turns that off? The internet will pay you. The internet will pay you a lot.
Re:Research proposal (Score:5, Funny)
I'd settle for finding the part of the brain implicated in politicians engaging in cronyism, accepting bribes, and the like.
I'd settle for slashmods with a sense of humo--WAIT! I haven't even posted yet and you've put me -1! Poop heads.
Intresting tech (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds like an optimal way to clear your mind.
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