By culturing human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons on coatings with ‘dancing molecules,’ researchers created mature neurons. These neurons could be transplanted into patients with spinal cord injuries or neurodegenerative diseases to replace lost or damaged neurons.

Amsbio has expanded its iMatrix series of recombinant laminin E8 fragments with isoforms LN-111 and LN-332. The newly added range provides greater flexibility and control when tailoring one’s substrate to the requirements of specific cultured cells.

In a major Swedish study, researchers have discovered a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary atherosclerotic plaques. Such atherosclerotic plaques, which are formed by the build-up of fatty and cholesterol deposits, constitute a major cause of heart attacks.

A new technique developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) uses artificial intelligence to efficiently update the vegetation maps that are relied on by wildfire computer models to accurately predict fire behavior and spread.

Researchers at the Wallenberg Wood Science Center at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have developed a new insulating material from wood which offers better thermal performance than plastic-based insulation materials.

By increasing the diversity of indigenous plants in urban areas, researchers from the University of Melbourne have seen a seven times increase in the number of insect species in just three years, confirming the ecological benefits of urban greening projects.

The University of Texas at Austin has launched the Open Source Program Office to support researchers. The software is a central hub for open source activity, connection, training and support to enable open source practices.

The internet is overflowing with pictures of food. Many of the food images are uploaded to sell specific foods. The idea is that the images on Facebook or Instagram will make us yearn for a McDonalds burger, for example. In other words, the image awakens our hunger. New research now shows that the images can actually have the opposite effect.

The South Korean company LG Chem has signed a MOU with Netspa under which it will be responsible for sorting and processing plastics from marine wastes. LG Chem will then use it to produce recycled plastics.

A study by the Linköping University in Sweden have found out that the immune cells of patients that suffered from severe Covid-19 and who received timely treatment were still affected even after six months of being symptom-free.