An atlas of the bumblebee brain
The buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris is one of the most common bumblebee species in Europe. It is not only active in nature as a pollinator—humans also use it in greenhouses and foil tunnels to get good harvests of tomatoes or strawberries......»»
New nanoparticles deliver therapy throughout the brain and edit Alzheimer"s gene in mice
Gene therapies have the potential to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, but they face a common barrier—the blood-brain barrier. Now, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a way to mov.....»»
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot grows a set of hands, attempts construction work
Atlas goes for "inertially significant" lifts, learns all about Newton's third law. "Give 'em the clamps!" Atlas now has a pair of gripper claws. It also may be time for a new.....»»
Understanding complex systems like the brain by analyzing the hidden geometry of their networks
A study published in Nature Communications and directed by Professor Carlo Vittorio Cannistraci, Director of the Center for Complex Network Intelligence (CCNI) at the Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence, proposes a fast algorithm to measure.....»»
Wireless brain implant monitors neurotransmitters in real-time
Scientists have developed a wireless, battery-free implant capable of monitoring dopamine signals in the brain in real-time in small animal models, an advance that could aid in understanding the role neurochemicals play in neurological disorders......»»
Researchers develop fluidic memristor with diverse neuromorphic functions
Neuromorphic devices have attracted increasing attention because of their potential applications in neuromorphic computing, intelligence sensing, brain-machine interfaces and neuroprosthetics. However, most of the neuromorphic functions realized are.....»»
New wage atlas shows more than half of New Yorkers earn below a living wage
A new digital wage atlas launched by Cornell University researchers shows that more than half of New Yorkers earn below a living wage......»»
Digital brain health solution provider, Neurovine, looking for partnership to advance wearable technology
Neurovine, an EEG (Electroencephalogram)-based cognitive pacing solution provider, tapped into the global ICT supply chain last year by joining the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) business development program in Taipei. The company expects to a.....»»
Abnormal RNA gums up the works in brain cells, shows study
Our DNA contains four types of molecules, adenine, cytosine, thymine, and guanine—called nucleotides or bases—running along the strands that make up our chromosomes. Since there are only four, it is not unusual to find a short sequence of DNA rep.....»»
Measurement tool creates new possibilities for understanding human evolution
New research shows that brain development in humans and other primates is closely linked to skeletal development, a finding that creates new avenues for studying the evolution and development of the human brain......»»
How Your Brain Distinguishes Memories From Perceptions
The neural representations of a perceived image and the memory of it are almost the same. New research shows how and why they are different......»»
FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment despite risks, unclear benefits
The drug's price has already been set at $26,500 per year. Enlarge / MRI of a human brain. (credit: Getty | BSIP) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a fast-tracked approval for a new Alzheimer's disease t.....»»
Human and Neanderthal brains have a surprising "youthful" quality in common, new research finds
Many believe our particularly large brain is what makes us human—but is there more to it? The brain's shape, as well as the shapes of its component parts (lobes) may also be important......»»
How humans got a new gene that makes our brains larger
Somewhere between chimps and us, an RNA started producing a useful protein. Enlarge / Building a bigger brain requires new genes, not a workout. (credit: OsakaWayne Studios) On the DNA level, there's not much to distingu.....»»
Telling left from right: Cilia as cellular force sensors during embryogenesis
Although the human body is externally symmetric across the left-right axis, there are remarkable left-right asymmetries in the shape and positioning of most internal organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and brain......»»
Researchers build cell atlas using scattered single-cell datasets
Imagine a virtual human body, rich in complexity and detail, that enables scientists to simulate experiments that can't be conducted in vivo or in vitro. A team of Chinese researchers brought this vision closer to reality by developing a framework fo.....»»
Lost puzzle piece involved in gene regulation revealed in search that began in water-loving, one-celled organism
After an intrepid, decade-long search, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found a new role for a pair of enzymes that regulate genome function and, when missing or mutated, are linked to diseases such as brain tumors, blood cancers and K.....»»
Large Hadron Collider ATLAS moves into top gear for Run 3
After over three years of upgrade and maintenance work, the Large Hadron Collider began its third period of operation (Run 3) in July 2022. Since then, the world's most powerful particle accelerator has been colliding protons at a record-breaking ene.....»»
The lenses of fishes" eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds
Mercury pollution is a global threat to human health, especially to unborn babies and young children. Exposure to methylmercury, a type that forms when mercury washes into lakes and streams, can harm children's brain development and cause symptoms in.....»»
Researchers compile world"s first "atlas" of airborne microbes
Bacteria are truly abundant across the Earth's surface, from the soil to the oceans. The microbial population of the air that surrounds us is comparatively unknown, but a research expedition led by PolyU scientists is about to change that. After near.....»»
Your Brain Uses Calculus to Control Fast Movements
To sharpen its command over precise maneuvers, the brain uses comparisons between control signals—not the signals themselves......»»