Spinal cord stimulation, physical therapy help paralyzed man stand, walk with assistance
Spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy have helped a man paralyzed since 2013 regain his ability to stand and walk with assistance.
Cryo-EM reveals structure of protein responsible for regulating body temperature
Scientists have revealed for the first time the atomic-level structure of TRPM2, a protein that may be a promising drug target for conditions such...
Smaller, faster and more efficient modulator sets to revolutionize optoelectronic industry
A research team has successfully fabricated a tiny on-chip lithium niobate modulator, an essential component for the optoelectronic industry. The modulator is smaller, more...
Crowd counting through walls with WiFi
Researchers have given the first demonstration of crowd counting through walls using only everyday communication signals such as WiFi. The technique, which requires only...
Technology and therapy help individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries take steps
Of four research participants living with traumatic, motor complete spinal cord injury, two are able to walk over ground with epidural stimulation following epidural...
Parasite makes quick exit when researchers remove the handbrake
Researchers have discovered a way to halt the invasion of the toxoplasmosis-causing parasite into cells, depriving the parasite of a key factor necessary for...
Burst of morning gene activity tells plants when to flower
Researchers have discovered that the gene FT -- the primary driver of the transition to flowering in plants each spring -- does something unexpected...
Insulin shows great potential against chronic colitis
Diabetes is not the only disease on which insulin has an effect, it appears. In a new study that involved tests on mice researchers...
The first predators and their self-repairing teeth
The earliest predators appeared on Earth 480 million years ago -- and they even had teeth which were capable of repairing themselves. A team...
Facial hair on pilots: Study busts myth
Do airline pilots need a clean-shaven face to ensure a proper seal on face masks during emergency cabin depressurization? A recent study offers an...