The first high-resolution brain in the world created using a 3D printer
- The Propel永續資訊團隊
- Apr 23, 2024
- 1 min read
An international team, in collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna and TU Wien, developed a "#brain phantom” using high-resolution #3D printing for diffusion-weighted MRI (dMRI) analysis.
This #cube-shaped phantom has tiny microchannels filled with water that resemble nerve structures. The precise examination of neuronal networks, especially at crossing locations, was made possible by the construction of highly complex structures made possible by #two-photon polymerization printing. Researchers can enhance data quality and precisely rebuild brain architecture by "training" #dMRI analysis tools with these phantoms. One of the challenges is effectively scaling up the printing process for larger things.
This development has significance for planning neurosurgical procedures as well as for studying disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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