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3D Artificial Skin Used To Treat Spina Bifida In Rats
Scientists have used artificial skin grafts grown from induced pluripotent stem cells to cover the developing spines of rat fetuses while still in the womb.
Using Holographs To Move & Bend Cells At Will
Researchers in South Korea have used laser holography to control the movement of irregularly shaped microscopic objects including red blood cells.
This Tiny Worm Is A Math Wizard
Researchers have found that roundworms decide where to move by integrating and differentiating signals from their environment.
Training Turtles With Parasitic Robots
Researchers can control the movements of a turtle through a parasitic robot mounted on its carapace.
Dirty Money! Banknotes Carry An Abundance Of Disease-Causing Bacteria
Researchers have found that banknotes harbor potentially pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
New Appetite-Regulating Hormone Found
A hormone called NPGL could explain why we sometimes do not lose weight even when we change our diets.
Singapore Invests US$107 Million In Artificial Intelligence Capabilities
Singapore has launched a concerted and well-funded push towards developing robust AI and Big Data capabilities on a national-scale.
7 Must-Read Stories In April 2017
April was a technology-heavy month, with popular articles on blockchain, artificial intelligence and the latest in battery technology.
Sigmund Says
In the not-so-distant future, our robotic assistants might understand us better than we care to admit.
