News
Brain organoid maturation is driven by a lifelike developmental clock
Research has shown that under the right circumstances, 3D cell culture models of human brain tissue, known as organoids, can express features of later stage brain development. This breakthrough could turn previously unattainable, long-term, benchtop studies of neurodevelopmental disorders into a reality.
Beyond the Lab Result: Turning Testing Data into Predictive Insights
Predictive analytics can help clinical labs turn testing data into actionable insights, strengthen their value to clinicians, and support proactive care
Could indigo light prevent nearsightedness in children?
Efforts to explain rising rates of myopia, or nearsightedness, in children worldwide have made two things clear: More time spent outdoors seems protective, and more time spent indoors increases risk. A new study in tree shrews now suggests a key to preventing myopia may be the indigo portion of sunlight.
New microscope tracks electrical activity across the brain on the scale of milliseconds
Within the brain, neurons compute by generating electrical impulses. These signals travel throughout neurons, which are in turn connected in vast networks that control brain functions such as sensory perception, memory formation, and control of movement.
Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient
Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficiently than conventional methods. The breakthrough could eventually simplify the construction of large DNA sequences for gene therapies, cancer vaccines, engineered drugs, and advanced crops.
Virtual intervention reduces substance use in American Indians and Alaska Natives
Emerging adults who participated in workshops combining evidence-based interventions and traditional practices reported reduced cannabis, alcohol use, and anxiety.
Will you be wearing an exoskeleton in ten years? The tech that could change how we move
Robotic supports were once designed for clinical use, but researchers are now developing cheaper, smaller devices aimed at everyone — from people with ageing knees to 20-somethings seeking to climb mountains.
Penn State team lays groundwork to 3D print spheroids for regenerating bone tissue
An interdisciplinary team of engineers and chemists at Penn State has laid the groundwork to 3D print spheroids - tiny clusters of living cells - capable of regenerating bone tissue in response to severe trauma or infections.
AI Model Predicts Gene Mutations from Pathology Slides Across 32 Cancer Types
The AI model was designed to analyze hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained whole-slide images. Researchers evaluated its ability to perform multiple tasks, including identifying cancer types and predicting genetic and molecular characteristics.
Fastest known star could reveal the spin of our galaxy’s giant black hole
Astronomers have discovered a star orbiting so close to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way that the intense gravitational field there whips it up to 25,000 kilometers per second—more than 8% of the speed of light. That makes the star the fastest known in the galaxy.
Previous observations of other stars tightly orbiting the Milky Way’s center allowed researchers to identify the black hole and measure its mass. The newcomer should, after years of careful observation, reveal another key property: its spin.