- October 31, 2022 -Scientists have placed a steerable catheter into the brains of sheep in a project intended to improve the diagnosis and treatment of disease, according to a paper published in Plos One. The minimally invasive procedure delivered an implantable steerable needle that could be better at reaching the deep, delicate parts of the brain than existing rigid catheter technologies. Having shown they can implant the catheters without causing damage or infection, the Imperial College London researchers are aiming to use the platform in humans within four years. Please click here to read the full article.
