Mapping the unborn baby’s brain in 3D

A study that will help to produce better MRI scans of babies in the womb that was co-funded by Action Medical Research has been covered on BBC Online. Led by Professor Mary Rutherford, this research aims to provide superior quality images of babies’ brains by overcoming the problem of them moving during scans  This could improve doctors’ ability to diagnose potential problems earlier. There is some fantastic footage.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8368733.stm

Leave a Reply

Add your name to the 2362 people already supporting STAND UP and receive our free e-newsletter