Promoting axon regeneration in the zebrafish spinal cord
After an injury to the spinal cord, patients often remain paralyzed because damaged nerve tracts do not regrow due to the formation of scar tissue. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, together with colleague.....»»
Apple will make fewer iPhones in response to weakening demand and supply
It will still make and sell a ton of iPhones—just not the 90 million it planned. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) According to a new report in Bloomberg, Apple has told suppliers that demand for the.....»»
Heart repair and regeneration after a heart attack
Twenty years ago, clinicians first attempted to regenerate a failing human heart by injecting muscle myoblasts into the heart during a bypass operation. Despite high initial hopes and multiple experimental and clinical studies since then, outcomes ha.....»»
Many Americans don"t see sports as promoting love of country
From the singing of the national anthem to salutes to military personnel, patriotic displays permeate major sports events in the United States......»»
Apple is exploring reverse and “true” wireless charging technology
Apple might leave inductive wireless charging pads behind for something better. Enlarge / AirPower, as announced in 2017 before its ultimate cancellation. (credit: Samuel Axon) A newsletter from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman.....»»
Einstein Foundation To Present the Inaugural Award for Promoting Quality in Research
The Einstein Foundation Berlin is honoring the American physicist Paul Ginsparg and the Center for Open Science with the inaugural Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research. Paul Ginsparg is the founder of the preprint server arXiv......»»
US State Attorneys General Open Probe into Instagram"s Effect on Kids
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. state attorneys general said on Thursday it has opened a probe into Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, for promoting its subsidiary Instagram to children despite potential harms. From a report: The investigation, wh.....»»
Scientist advances prospect of regeneration in humans
In a study that builds on earlier research that identified macrophages as essential to regeneration in the axolotl, a highly regenerative salamander, a scientist has identified the source of these critical white blood cells as the liver. By giving sc.....»»
Apple will soon send parts and tools to users who want to repair their phones
The change in tune may help address imminent regulatory scrutiny. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple will begin selling repair kits to consumers who want to perform some essential repairs on their.....»»
Amazon’s new Prime Video app for Mac enables local downloads on desktop
Until now, downloading Prime Video shows and films was only possible on mobile. Enlarge / The Amazon Prime Video app for macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) Amazon has released a Prime Video app that runs natively on the Mac. The app.....»»
APT keen on 5G startup incubation
Startup incubators are playing an increasingly crucial role in promoting the commercialization of innovative 5G applications, prompting Asia-Pacific Telecom (APT) to step up efforts on incubating 5G tech startups......»»
Glowing Worms Could Shed Light On the Secrets of Regeneration
Cut a panther worm into thirds and each section will grow a new body. Researchers injected some with a fluorescent protein to study how......»»
‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed an injectable therapy based on nanofibers that has enabled paralyzed mice with severe spinal cord injuries to regain the ability to walk......»»
New Class of Drug Reverses Paralysis In Mice
An anonymous reader quotes a report from International Business Times: US scientists have developed a new form of drug that promotes the regeneration of cells and reversed paralysis in mice with spinal injuries, allowing them to walk again within fou.....»»
What can scientists learn from worms that glow in the dark? The secrets of regeneration for starters
Cut off the head of a three-banded panther worm and another will take its place—mouth, brain, and all. Cut off its tail and it will grow another. Cut the worm in three separate pieces and within eight weeks there'll be three fully formed worms. Cut.....»»
Study: Glow-in-the-dark worms may shed light on the secrets of regeneration
Fluorescent proteins enable scientists to watch cells inside as the worms regenerate. Enlarge / A whole three-banded panther worm from the muscle transgenic line, where the muscle cells are glowing green. (credit: Lorenzo Ricci).....»»
Best Black Friday Roku deals for November 2021
Want to cut the cord? A Roku is a great alternative to Big Cable. We've scoured the web for the best deals......»»
Non-invasive DNA-labeling tool opens doors for new research
Dutch researchers have developed a new tool to label DNA for studying chromosomes in live cells. The tool is non-invasive and can be applied in culture but also in living organisms, such as zebrafish embryos. The team published their findings in the.....»»
Best Roku deals for November 2021
Want to cut the cord? A Roku is a great alternative to Big Cable. We've scoured the web for the best deals......»»
2021 MacBook Pro review: Yep, it’s what you’ve been waiting for
It’s remarkable what this portable machine can do. Enlarge / The 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro stacked on top of the 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon).....»»
iOS 15.1 brings delayed SharePlay feature to iPhones and iPads
iOS also adds ProRes video-capture support on the iPhone 13 Pro. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Timed with the launch of macOS Monterey, Apple today pushed out new versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.....»»