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Appears in 2 stories · Last updated Sep 25, 2026
As of September 2026: Lead institution on the atlas
Researchers at EPFL mapped the lipid chemistry of the entire mouse brain, dividing it into 539 biochemical territories they call lipizones. Published in Nature on September 23, the atlas links lipid composition to cell types, distant axon terminals, and brain connectivity.
Updated Sep 25
As of May 2026: Origin institution for spinal cord stimulation research underlying ONWARD therapies
Blood pressure instability has long burdened people with spinal cord injuries. Among those with cervical injuries, 78% experience dangerous drops when sitting upright, yet only 28% receive effective treatment. ONWARD Medical just enrolled the first participant in a trial testing whether an implanted spinal cord stimulator can restore the autonomic signals that paralysis disrupts.
Updated May 26
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