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Couple's MRI experiment offers new insights into the human body and sexuality

Originally Published 4 days ago — by Ynetnews

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In 1991, a groundbreaking experiment used MRI technology to observe sexual intercourse in real time, challenging long-held assumptions about human anatomy and revealing new insights into the body's functioning during intimacy, with lasting influence on medical understanding and public curiosity.

Couple's MRI experiment reveals inside-body effects of sex

Originally Published 7 days ago — by UNILAD Tech

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In 1991, a couple named Ida Sabelis and Jupp participated in an experimental MRI scan while having sex to study body responses, resulting in iconic medical images that contributed to understanding female anatomy and the shape of the penis, and the experiment is also remembered as a love story.,

Breakthroughs in Brain Mapping Uncover Hidden Structures and Genetic Links

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Neuroscience News

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A new AI-powered brain atlas called NextBrain provides unprecedented detail of the human brain, mapping 333 regions at cellular resolution by integrating microscopy and MRI data from post-mortem brains. This open-access tool enables rapid, precise analysis of living brain scans, improving early diagnosis of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and advancing brain research. It was developed over six years using AI to align and label microscopic slices, and has been validated on thousands of MRI scans, offering a significant leap forward in neuroimaging and understanding brain structure and aging.

Scientists Uncover Hidden Drainage System in Human Brain

Originally Published 2 months ago — by PsyPost

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Scientists have discovered a previously unknown lymphatic drainage system in the human brain, located along a major artery in the dura mater, which plays a crucial role in waste removal and brain health. Using advanced MRI techniques and microscopic tissue analysis, they identified a complex network of lymphatic vessels, expanding the understanding of brain fluid management and providing a baseline for studying neurological diseases. This discovery could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of conditions like Alzheimer's and brain injuries.

AI Unveils Genetic Blueprint of the Brain's Communication Bridge

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Neuroscience News

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Scientists used AI and MRI data from over 50,000 individuals to map the genetic architecture of the brain's corpus callosum, revealing genes that influence its structure and linking these to mental health disorders like ADHD and bipolar disorder. The open-source AI tool accelerates brain research and enhances understanding of neurological conditions.

Seven groundbreaking science discoveries that transformed the world

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Nature

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The article highlights how fundamental scientific research, despite current funding cuts, has led to groundbreaking innovations like DNA fingerprinting, MRI, CRISPR gene editing, and advances in medicine and technology, demonstrating the immense societal value of investing in basic science.