Brain Bucket +
(what resembles an odd marriage between Trojan battle gear and Medusa is actually part of the most powerful brain scanner ever made)
The invention of biophysicists Graham Wiggins and Lawrence Wald of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, this $250,000 helmet could enable earlier detection of brain diseases; such as, Alzheimer's.
As with traditional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the device uses magnetic fields to peer beneath bone and tissue. Its super-vision comes from 96 coils arranged on the surface of the helmet like the hexagons and pentagons of a soccer ball.
This configuration minimizes interference between the magnetic fields and enables the device to visualize the brain at a resolution six times that of a conventional MRI and up to 10 times as fast.
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A disease marked by the loss of cognitive ability: Alzheimer's generally develops over a period of 10 to 15 years, and associated with the development of abnormal tissues and protein deposits in the cerebral cortex or a disease of the brain.
A scientist who deals with the applications of physics to biological processes and phenomena: Dr. Willians is a biophysicist who applies the methods of physics to biology.
A series of connected spirals or concentric rings formed by gathering or winding: Various devices that have spirals that are the major components can be termed as coils, like an inductor coil.
The form that is determined by the arrangement of its parts or elements: One kind of configuration is the way in which a computer system is connected or set up.
conventional (adjective), more conventional, most conventional
Relating to a general use, or practice; customary procedure: The family always ate dinner at a conventional time in the evening which was at six o'clock.
The discovery or ascertaining the existence, presence, or fact of something: The baby girl's detection of her arms and hands by grabbing the toy was enjoyed immensely by her mother.
A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose: A device can be a gadget used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks, like a can opener!
enable (verb), enables; enabled; enabling
To supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity to make it possible to do something: Wearing hearing aids gives Virginia sufficient ability to, or enables her to hear better than before.
A head covering of hard material, such as leather, metal, or plastic: Helmets are worn by football players, firefighters, construction workers, motorcyclists, and others to protect their heads.
A polygon (multiple angles) having six sides: An example of the shape of a hexagon is the base of a pencil.
The National Gallery of Canada has a fantastic glass roof in the form of a hexagon..
A new device, method, or process developed from study and experimentation: The invention of the light bulb is attributed to Thomas Edison who patented it in 1880.
The use of a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer to produce electronic images of specific atoms and molecular structures in solids: Magnetic resonance imaging is used especially for depicting human cells, tissues, and organs.
Polygons (many angles) having five sides and five interior angles: The flower of the cypress vine, a climbing plant, has the shape or form of a pentagon!
A course of action determined or decided to be done: Many people make New Year's resolutions to be put into effect in the upcoming year, like going to the gym two times a week.
traditional (adjective), more traditional, most traditional
Referring to the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation; especially, by word of mouth or by practice.: The traditional Christmas feast included all the relatives, from nearby and far away.
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