Scientists have developed a device that can isolate blood flow in the brain from the rest of the body. A study that could revolutionize brain research was published in the journal Scientific Reports.
The device works by directing the blood circulating in the brain back to the organ through a special pump. The mechanism monitors a number of parameters necessary to maintain brain function, including blood pressure, temperature, oxygen and nutrient levels.
When tested on pig brains, the device maintained brain activity and health for five hours. The new method enables research focusing on changes in the brain, independent of the body. Scientists have already used this system to study the effects of low blood sugar in the absence of other factors. The truth is that while it is possible to lower blood sugar levels in laboratory animals by limiting food intake or giving them insulin, the body can compensate by changing its metabolism and skewing the results. The new device allows you to control the blood sugar level sent to the brain.
The mechanism could also lead to improvements in the machines used during heart bypass surgery that would more closely mimic the natural blood flow to the brain during surgery.
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