Princeton researchers have created a device that can herd groups of cells like sheep, precisely directing the cells’ movements by manipulating electric fields to mimic those found in the body during healing.
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A New Species Of Darkling Beetle Larvae That Degrade Plastic
There floats an enormous plastic garbage island in the North Pacific that is seven times the size of the Korean Peninsula.
Most Dietary Guidelines Are Not Compatible With Global Health and Environmental Targets
Most dietary guidelines are not compatible with global health and environmental targets, finds an analysis published by The BMJ today.
Scientists Develop Tiny Camera Backpack for Insects
Scientists at the University of Washington have developed a tiny, wireless camera small enough to be worn by insects.
Dramatic Increase in Flooding, Drought Expected in California by 2100
California may see a 54 percent increase in rainfall variability by the end of this century, according to new research from the lab of Assistant Professor Da Yang, a 2019 Packard Fellow and atmospheric scientist with the University of California, Davis.
A Mechanical Way To Stimulate Neurons
In addition to responding to electrical and chemical stimuli, many of the body’s neural cells can also respond to mechanical effects, such as pressure or vibration.