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.....»»
Hydrogel promotes wound healing better than traditional bandages, gauzes
For explosion wounds as well as some incurred in disasters and accidents, severe hemorrhage is a leading cause of death. Hydrogel dressings, which have advanced in recent years, may help; they are good at promoting wound healing and can better meet t.....»»
Radioactive bone cement may be safer in treating spinal tumors
A radioactive bone cement that's injected into bone to provide support and local irradiation is proving to be a safer alternative to conventional radiation therapy for bone tumors, according to a new study......»»
Apple is already working on developing 6G wireless technology
6G is still many years away, but Apple doesn't want to depend on Qualcomm again. Enlarge / The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, side by side. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has posted multiple job listings indicating that it is hiring engineers to work on 6.....»»
ZoomOut: Waving goodbye to awkward video call endings
ZoomOut, a device which ends a video call at the pull of a cord has been developed......»»
From dorm rooms to board rooms: How universities are promoting entrepreneurship
An increasing number of higher education institutions are investing in entrepreneurial pipelines that help students launch startups after graduation. Earlier this year, 15 top U.S. universities joined forces to launch a one-stop shop where.....»»
An inner sensor of body movement revealed in zebrafish
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have revealed a central proprioceptive organ built directly into the central nervous system that acts as an inner movement sensor. The article was recently published in the journal Neuron......»»
Koo v Twitter: Why India"s government is favouring a social media newcomer
Indian ministers have been promoting new microblogging site Koo following disagreements with Twitter......»»
Locast is the free TV streaming service that refuses to die
Access your local TV stations without cable, satellite, or even an antenna for free with Locast, the livestreaming local TV service for cord-cutters......»»
macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 addresses MacBook Pro charging issues
There are also supplemental updates for Catalina 10.15.7 and Mojave 10.14.6. Enlarge / The update is available on supported Macs today. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple released a small update to macOS Big Sur, numbered 11.2.1. Primarily, it.....»»
What"s driving "brain fog" in people with COVID-19
Researchers report an underlying cause of COVID brain: the presence of inflammatory molecules in the liquid surrounding the brain and spinal cord (called the cerebrospinal fluid). The findings suggest that anti-inflammatory drugs, such as steroids, m.....»»
Reducing biases about autism may increase social inclusion, study finds
Psychology researchers hope to improve the social success of autistic adolescents and adults by promoting understanding and acceptance of autism among non-autistic people instead of focusing on teaching them ways to think and behave more like their n.....»»
Best cheap Roku deals for February 2021
Want to cut the cord? A Roku is a great alternative to Big Cable. We've scoured the web for the best deals......»»
Taiwan makers stand chance in global electric bus market
As the Taiwan government is pushing to replacing fuel buses for public transportation with electric ones and many countries are promoting use of electric buses, Taiwan-based supply chain makers are expected to enjoy business opportunities for supplyi.....»»
Mac utility Homebrew finally gets native Apple Silicon and M1 support
There aren't bottles for every package yet, but the work is in progress. Enlarge / Users can install Homebrew via the Terminal in macOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) Popular Mac tool Homebrew has long been used by developers and others for package ma.....»»
Detecting Alzheimer"s Gets Easier with a Simple Blood Test
New assays could reduce the need for costlier, more invasive brain scans and spinal fluid measures -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Apple rolls out macOS Big Sur 11.2 with bug fixes and Bluetooth tweaks
macOS update comes a week after updates to iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Enlarge / The update prompt for macOS Big Sur 11.2. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple pushed out a small update to its macOS 11 Big Sur operating system for supported.....»»
Potent trivalent inhibitors of thrombin from anticoagulation peptides in insect saliva
Thrombosis, the clogging of blood vessels, is a major cause of heart attacks and embolism. Scientists have now engineered the first inhibitors of thrombin, a protease promoting thrombosis, that is three-fold efficient. In a study published in the jou.....»»
Patterns in primordial germ cell migration
Biologists and mathematicians have investigated how primordial germ cells behave in zebrafish embryos when not influenced by a guidance cue and developed software that merges 3D microscopy images of multiple organisms. This made it possible to recogn.....»»
iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 hit supported devices today
Apple also released tvOS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3. Enlarge / The 2020 iPad Air—one of several devices supported by today's new software releases. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple began rolling out iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to supported iPhone,.....»»
Brain Implants and Wearables Let Paralyzed People Move Again
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially restoring both movement and sensation Photo: Nathaniel Welch Motion Restored: Luke Tynan, who was paralyzed in 2017 by a spinal.....»»