The brain, revealed. An Austrian invention opens new ways to see the human brain. For the first time, the international science journal Nature Magazine has named an Austrian technology among its "Seven technologies to watch". The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) earned this recognition with "LICONN", a microscopy method that could transform brain research. Instead "zooming in" on the sample, the ISTA team expands the tissue sample itself using a special hydrogel. The sample swells while keeping its structure, becomes transparent and increases resolution 16 times. Now we can see fine neural connections and pathways across thousands of synapses: This brings a full "wiring diagram" of the brain within reach. Because the technique is simple and affordable, it can be used in laboratories worldwide. Another strong signal of Austria's global innovation strength.

🧠 Austrian innovation at @istaresearch.bsky.social: The microscopy method LICONN is named by @nature.com as one of “technologies to watch”. By expanding tissue, it reveals #brain connections in unprecedented detail .
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Austria’s medical excellence hits the TOP 20! 🏥🇦🇹

The AKH / @meduniwien.ac.at climbed to rank 20 in Newsweek’s "World's Best Hospitals 2026", its best result ever. With 29 clinics &world-class research, Vienna remains a global health leader. 🩺✨

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A patch for Ebola & HIV?
The EU project #FORTIFIEDx makes it possible!
Austrian researchers are developing a post-it-sized microfluidic patch:
✅ Tests directly on the skin
✅ Results in minutes
✅ No laboratory or electricity required
Revolutionary for remote regions! 🌍
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Researchers at the @meduniwien.ac.at have developed a blood test that can detect MS years before symptoms, by identifying antibodies linked to EBV. Early diagnosis could improve treatment.
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