Get ready for a breakthrough in brain scanning – meet Iseult! This MRI scanner Developed by France’s Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is pushing the boundaries of what many of us thought was possible. The magnetic field created by the scanner is a whopping 11.7 teslas, a unit of measurement named after inventor Nikola Tesla. In simple words, this MRI machine can scan images with 10x more precision compared to the normal MRI machines used in hospitals (with power exceeding no more than 3 teslas).
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As per CEA, this success is the fruit of more than 20 years of R&D as part of the Iseult project, with one pillar goal being to design and build the world’s most powerful MRI machine.
Before it was making headlines near Paris, Iseult underwent rigorous testing, even scanning pumpkins (in 2021)! Now, with the help of about 20 eager volunteers, the commission has got their first Human MRI Scan done and the above mentioned results show it is a huge success. Iseult can capture images down to 0.2 mm (0.008 in) of brain tissue horizontally, in ‘slices’ just 1-mm (0.04-in) thick. That volume is the equivalent of a few thousand neurons at a time.
Alexandre Vignaud, one of the masterminds behind Iseult, expressed astonishment. “We have achieved a level of precision never seen before,” he exclaimed. And he’s right – the images produced by Iseult are sharper and clearer than ever!
But Wait – Iseult isn’t just about pretty clear pictures. It’s about diving deep into the mysteries of the brain, shedding light on conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and schizophrenia in ways we never thought possible. Want to know another great thing? Well! We are just scratching the surface! With Iseult’s help, personalized treatments tailored to each individual’s needs are within reach.
Plus, there’s more to the story! The exceptional resolution of the scanner could unlock new doors in understanding how drugs move through the brain. Take lithium, for instance – a go-to medication for bipolar disorder. By studying how it spreads in the brain, doctors could tailor treatments like never before, leading to better outcomes for patients.
So, what’s next for Iseult? Well, the sky’s the limit! While the commission is still discovering all the ways this incredible machine can improve healthcare, one thing’s for sure – it’s definitely going to bring immense advancements in healthcare.
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