Concussion Machine (IMAGE)

Brown University

Concussion Machine

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A new device developed at Brown University can deliver concussive force to neurons growing in a 3-D matrix and image the effects in real time. Researchers are hopeful that the device can shed critical light on how traumatic brain injury unfolds at the cellular level

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Nick Dentamaro / Brown University

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