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Scientists Selectively Erase And Restore Memories
Posted in Medicine on 7th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
In a groundbreaking study, researchers erased and then reactivated memories by stimulating neurons in the brains of genetically engineered rats with a series of light pulses.
3D printing making progress on building tissue with blood vessels to enable large printed organs
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
A strategy for vascularization of hydrogel constructs that combine advances in 3D printing technology and biomaterials.
A new 'off' switch for neurons
Posted in Science on 29th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
"This will greatly enhance work in large-brained organisms like rats and primates."
Less myelin found in neocortex: the future of the brain?
Posted in Medicine on 25th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Less myelin in higher regions of the cerebral cortext may allow emergence of highly complex neuronal behaviors.
3D printing a human heart using a patients own cells:
Posted in Medicine on 11th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller
Scientists could soon build replacement organs using a patients own cells.