Researchers to develop ‘wearable’ robotic tools for surgery

A collaborative team of researchers is to develop a wearable robotic system for minimally invasive surgery,…

Epigenetic alteration a promising new drug target for heroin use disorder

The past few years have seen an explosion of heroin abuse and deaths from opiate overdose.…

Zebrafish without stripes

Dowling-Degos disease is a hereditary pigmentation disorder that generally progresses harmlessly. However, some of those affected…

Switching oxygen on and off

It has become possible to control one of the most important chemical processes: switching oxygen molecules…

Ice age thermostat prevented extreme climate cooling

During the ice ages, an unidentified regulatory mechanism prevented atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations from falling below…

Leisure-time physical activity is related to cartilage health and quality health in knee osteoarthritis

Higher leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) level promotes cartilage health in postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis…

Breathtaking gene discovery in Dalmatian dogs

A novel gene associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in dogs has been uncovered by…

VTT has developed stand-up pouches from renewable raw materials, nanocellulose

Lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches have been developed with high technical performance. High performance in both…

Animal poisoners in native forests

The common oribatid mite species Oribatula tibialis is an extremely clever poisoner, as an interdisciplinary team…

New nano-implant could one day help restore sight

A team of engineers has developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of…