Researchers develop system to test brain ultrasound treatments in mice

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Researchers develop system to test brain ultrasound treatments in mice

Noninvasive brain ultrasound treatment represents a promising alternative to other brain stimulation modalities and pharmaceutical drugs; however, testing it can be challenging due to a lack of preclinical systems for chronic stimulation in awake animals. As described in research published in Advanced Science, investigators recently developed a system to deliver ultrasound stimulation to the brain in awake, naturally behaving mice.