Brain-inspired Computing Technology isn’t what it used to be. 40 years ago, computers were strange machines locked away in the bowels of large organizations, tended to by an exclusive priesthood who
Thalamus - Relay for CNS signal processing Every major city has a central hub through which its citizens can access public transportation to get to their desired destination. In the case of the human body, the nervous
dbs DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) A team of neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center have found, in animal models, that they can "switch off" epileptic seizures. The findings, published online in Proceedings of the National
neuronal computation Neuronal Computation: Scientists to watch neurons compute Neuroscientists reported December 12 in Cell, they may finally be able to reveal what circuits deep in the brain are up to, thanks in large part to a molecule that
AIVA - Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist Aiva is an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) capable of composing emotional soundtracks for films, video games, commercials and any type of entertainment content. She has been learning the art of
Neuroprosthetics - Intelligent Spinal Interface Spinal cord injury disrupts the connection between brain and body, causing devastating loss of physiological function to the wounded warfighter. In addition to paralysis, service members living with these injuries
cognitive Cognitive Computing Cognitive computing re-defines BI and Information Technology. It is a combination of simplified analytical algorithms, natural language processing, machine learning, and massive computer processing power resulting in increased predictive analysis
DNA Barcoding DNA barcoding provides a rapid, accurate, and standardised method for species-level identification using short DNA sequences. Such a standardised identification method is useful for mapping all the species on Earth,
Satellite swarm for 5G communications A consortium of industry and science organisations is developing a software platform to enable a satellite-based communications layer to supplement for terrestrial 5G mobile communications and enable nationwide coverage in
Human Artificial Chromosome (HAC) A human artificial chromosome (HAC) is a microchromosome that can act as a new chromosome in a population of human cells. That is, instead of 46 chromosomes, the cell could
SWIFT Bioprinting Sacrificial ink-writing technique allows 3D printing of large, vascularized human organ building blocks. (CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) — 20 people die every day waiting for an organ transplant in the United States, and
3D Electronics printer on human skin In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand for the first time. The technology
ai AI Global Surveillance (AIGS) Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly proliferating around the world. Startling developments keep emerging, from the onset of deep fake videos that blur the line between truth and falsehood, to
bioterrorism Bioterrorism: Synthetic biology as a new threat. Synthetic biology, which is a new emerging technology aiming at re-writing existing biological systems and designing completely new parts and devices, brings several potential benefits, but at the same time
Multiplex Automated Genomic Engineering (MAGE) A machine that speeds up evolution is revolutionizing genome design and selection of designer microbes. Developed at the Wyss Institute, MAGE harnesses the natural principles of evolution to do all
Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASO) AbstractAntisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) have been validated as therapeutic agents and an important tool in molecular biology. Indeed, ASOs are used either in vitro or in vivo to generate mRNA selective
genomics A.I. Genomics The ability to sequence DNA provides researchers with the ability to “read” the genetic blueprint that directs all the activities of a living organism. To provide context, the central dogma
4 Four new DNA letters double life’s alphabet The DNA of life on Earth naturally stores its information in just four key chemicals — guanine, cytosine, adenine and thymine, commonly referred to as G, C, A and T, respectively.
rna RNA: The Future Generation of Therapeutics You’ve certainly heard about antibodies, peptides and even DNA as therapeutics, but what about RNA? In this review, we paint an overview of what’s up in a young
3D Bioprinting In the next 5-7 years, the bioprinting market is estimated to expand by 15.7 percent, and it is anticipated to grow over $4.70 billion by 2025, according to
tnt Tissue Nanotransfection (TNT) An enormous amount of research has been taking place in the field of tissue engineering to create, repair, and replace cells, tissues, or even organs by using bioactive molecules or
el capitan El Capitan: First Exascale Supercomputer Developing new nuclear weapons, maintaining the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, preventing nuclear terrorism, and powering the U.S. military's nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers falls to the National Nuclear
human brain Human Organs-on-Chips Microchips lined by living human cells that could revolutionize drug development, disease modeling and personalized medicine.Clinical studies take years to complete and testing a single compound can cost more
neural Facebook Closer to Augmented Reality Glasses With Brain Implant That Decodes Dialogue From Neural Activity In 2017, Facebook’s Mark Chevillet gave himself two years to prove whether it was feasible to build a non-invasive technology able to read out 100 words per minute from
crispr CRISPR to Build Computers Inside Human Cells A CPU of biological components A team of researchers led by Martin Fussenegger, Professor of Biotechnology and Bioengineering at the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in
