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·August 2, 2011·3 min read

To Relieve Back Aches, Cornell Researchers Create Bioengineered Spinal Disc Implants

Every year, millions of people contend with lower back and neck discomfort. With intent to ease their pain, Cornell University...

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·December 7, 2011·4 min read

Changes in Bioelectric Signals Cause Tadpoles to Grow Eyes in Back, Tail

Researchers discover that changes in bioelectric signals cause tadpoles to grow eyes in back, tail For the first time, scientists...

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·July 13, 2012·3 min read

Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

Millions of people suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than £40 (~$63).

The image shows Gage Crump, head research for this project.

Featured Genetics

·February 11, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Uncover Genetic Clues Which may Lead to Better Understanding of Organ Development and Birth Defects

Researchers have discovered clues to the development of the head at the cellular level, which could point scientists to a better understanding of how organs and birth defects form in humans.

The image shows lead researcher Paolo Macciarini performing surgery.

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·February 18, 2013·2 min read

Stem Cell Based Bioartificial Tissues and Organs

Known for successfully transplanting a bioengineered stem cell-based trachea, surgeon Paolo Macchiarini plans to use his technique to recreate more complex tissue. He has recently made attempts to regenerate brain tissue in rats and mice.

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·July 19, 2013·4 min read

Haste and Waste on Neuronal Pathways

Researchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method.

Light from fiber optic cables are shown.

Featured Genetics

·July 23, 2013·5 min read

Controlling Genes with Light

New technology can rapidly halt or start the expression of genes by shining a light on the cells.

The image shows the robotic needle test on a phantom blood clot.

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·August 12, 2013·5 min read

Robot Uses Steerable Needles to Treat Brain Clots

Researchers develop a steerable needle robot which can penetrate the brain and suction away blood clots.

The image shows the instrument described in the article.

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·August 19, 2013·2 min read

Building Better Brain Implants: The Challenge of Longevity

New brain implant technologies could help bioengineers create a device which can withstand the physiological conditions in the brain on a long-term basis.

This is an illustration of a cochlear implant.

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·October 9, 2013·4 min read

New Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear Music

Researchers have developed a new way of processing signals in cochlear implants to help users hear music better.

The image shows a confocal microscope image of neurons.

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·August 11, 2014·6 min read

Bioengineers Create Functional 3D Brain-Like Tissue

Researchers created 3D brain-like tissue which functions like, and has similar structural features to, tissue in rat brains.

This image shows the electrode next to a dime coin.

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·October 2, 2014·4 min read

NIH Taps Lab to Develop Sophisticated Electrode Array System to Monitor Brain Activity

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have been awarded an NIH grant to help develop an electrode array system which will help scientists better understand how the brain works.

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bioengineering

To Relieve Back Aches, Cornell Researchers Create Bioengineered Spinal Disc Implants

Changes in Bioelectric Signals Cause Tadpoles to Grow Eyes in Back, Tail

Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

Researchers Uncover Genetic Clues Which may Lead to Better Understanding of Organ Development and Birth Defects

Stem Cell Based Bioartificial Tissues and Organs

Haste and Waste on Neuronal Pathways

Controlling Genes with Light

Robot Uses Steerable Needles to Treat Brain Clots

Building Better Brain Implants: The Challenge of Longevity

New Strategy Lets Cochlear Implant Users Hear Music

Bioengineers Create Functional 3D Brain-Like Tissue

NIH Taps Lab to Develop Sophisticated Electrode Array System to Monitor Brain Activity

Researchers Release The Most Detailed Fruit Fly Nerve Cord Connectome

Wireless Olfactory Feedback System Enhances VR Experiences

Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

Deciphering the Century-Old Mystery: Revealing the Temporal Pole’s Function in the Brain

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