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We describe a framework incorporating straightforward biochemical and computational analysis to guide the characterization and crystallization of large coiled-coil domains. This framework can be adapted for globular proteins or extended to incorporate a variety of high-throughput techniques.
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2017
The H1 deep transcranial magnetic stimulation coil is FDA-cleared for the treatment of depression. We demonstrate how to utilize the H1 for other conditions, such as auditory hallucinations and PTSD, by moving the helmet to different locations over the subject's skull.
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Treating Clinical Depression with Repetitive Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Using the Brainsway H1-coil
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FAQs
Placement close to the region of interest increases the strength of detected magnetic resonance signals, which can improve signal-to-noise ratio and spatial detail. This advantage is greatest in tissues near the receiver. The resulting images can show localized anatomy more clearly than images acquired with a more distant receiver, particularly when fine structural detail matters.
The receiver’s localized sensitivity favors tissues positioned near the coil, so signal detection becomes less effective as tissue lies farther beneath the body surface. This creates an important depth-related tradeoff: Surface Coil Imaging can provide strong detail for superficial structures, but it may be less suitable when the primary region of interest is located deeply.
A surface coil prioritizes localized signal detection rather than broad sensitivity across a larger or deeper region. Its close positioning can produce higher signal-to-noise ratio and finer spatial detail near the target, while a distant receiver may provide less targeted sensitivity. The choice therefore depends on whether localized superficial detail or broader coverage is more important.
In cancer research, the approach is particularly relevant to superficial tumors, lymph nodes, and other localized abnormalities. Enhanced signal and spatial detail can support examination of tumor structure and help distinguish visible changes in the region being studied. Its value is greatest when the abnormality lies close enough to the body surface for the coil’s sensitivity profile to be useful.
The resulting images can help researchers assess tumor structure, treatment-related changes, and disease progression. Repeated or specialized imaging protocols may therefore provide visual information about how a localized abnormality changes during a study. Interpretation remains tied to the anatomy captured by the coil, because depth-dependent sensitivity limits how completely deeper tissues are represented.
Preclinical studies often require detailed examination of localized abnormalities under specialized imaging conditions. A surface coil can concentrate sensitivity on the selected body region, supporting visualization of superficial tumors, lymph nodes, and related structures. This focused approach can help investigators characterize anatomy and monitor treatment-related or disease-associated changes within the region of interest.