When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much ...

Surgery is typically the first treatment for brain tumors. It can help improve symptoms, aid in diagnosis, and improve a person’s outlook. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated ...

Measuring human brain activity down to the cellular level: until now, this has been possible only to a limited extent. With a new approach it will now be much easier. The method relies on ...