3D computer models to study brain mechanics
2021
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
At FAU in Erlangen, 3D brain computer models have been generated that are composed of small cubes representing the different brain areas. With the help of these models, it is possible to look at the mechanics of individual brain areas. This could be used, for example, to simulate operations, but also to improve disease diagnoses. In the case of many brain diseases such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, symptoms only become apparent at a very late stage. Thanks to the models, these diseases could be detected earlier. Additionally, this method is used to identify substitute materials for soft tissues, such as hydrogels, which have similar mechanical properties to natural tissues. Thus, it also contributes to the field of tissue engineering, i.e. tissue construction and cultivation.
Silvia Budday
Added on: 03-23-2021
[1] https://www.fau.de/2021/03/news/wissenschaft/fau-ingenieurin-mit-heinz-maier-leibnitz-preis-ausgezeichnet/
