ICT&health October 21, 2025
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have achieved a major breakthrough in brain imaging technology by adapting scatterometry, a technique originally used in semiconductor manufacturing, for the detailed 3D analysis of neurons. By combining this approach with machine learning, the team has increased measurement accuracy and speed by more than tenfold compared to conventional optical microscopes. Their findings were published in Optics Express.
The human brain contains billions of neurons that process and transmit information, yet many of their precise functions remain poorly understood. A particular challenge lies in unraveling how neurons encode and store memories. To study these mechanisms, scientists require noninvasive imaging methods capable of capturing neuronal structure and activity in fine detail.
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