Fire with Fire : HIV used to Fight Cancer
The HIV virus may be about to become a new weapon in the fight against cancer as initial tests have shown it can drastically minimize...
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New nerve and muscle interfaces
The Reliable Neural-Interface Technology (RE-NET) program from DARPA, the Pentagon’s advanced research group, has a vision: direct, reliable connections between prosthetic limbs and the brain,...
Bionic Contact Lenses
Researchers at Washington University in Seattle are developing a contact lens that could project text and images before your very eyes. It remains somewhat speculative,...
Researchers explain how neural stem cells create new and varied neurons
A new study examining the brains of fruit flies reveals a novel stem cell mechanism that may help explain how neurons form in humans. A...
DNA Antenna for Solar Energy
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have found an effective solution for collecting sunlight for artificial photosynthesis. By combining self-assembling DNA molecules with simple dye...