A virus-based treatment for stroke rebuilds neural connections and vascular networks in the brain.
Oded Rechavi: “Do anything in your own style, the way you want to do it”
Neurobiologist Oded Rechavi investigates epigenetics, a curative use for brain parasites, and helped piece together the Dead Sea Scrolls using DNA.
Memristive neurons with human-like perception
Memristor-based sensing devices generate biological-like electrical signals that mimic those found in the brain for better computing.
Artificial synapse created using capacitors
A new approach to in-memory computing proposes a new set up to create an artificial synapse that can both store and process data.
Computer model determines how conferences can be primed for collaboration
Researchers have harnessed the power of math and data to understand how they can better foster collaboration at scientific conferences.
Smart threads make for dexterous catheters
A flexible magnetic catheter made from “smart threads” will help make surgeries less invasive, safer, and easier to perform.
Waning immunity and COVID-19 boosters modeled in digital town
The debate around COVID-19 boosters is highly nuanced, but a new computational model could help better inform policy around such measures in an evolving pandemic.
Gecko feet-inspired dry adhesive could stick around
Inspired by microscopic hairs on gecko feet, scientists in South Korea have developed a shape-memory polymer that acts as a dry adhesive.
Learning from a robotic octopus swimmer
A robotic swimmer that mimics the movement of octopuses could help researchers better monitor aquatic environments remotely and in real time.
Artificial muscles made using natural proteins
Scientists have developed the first artificial muscles made from natural proteins that contract autonomously and consume chemical fuel.