The bacteria Geobacter sulfurreducens came from humble beginnings; it was first isolated from dirt in a ditch in Norman, ...
UMass Amherst engineers have built an artificial neuron powered by bacterial protein nanowires that functions like a real one ...
Acute or short-lived pain, despite its bad reputation, is usually a lifesaver. It acts as a transient negative sensory experience that helps us avoid danger. Touch a hot stove, stub a toe, or bonk ...
“It’s possible that the mice weren’t seeing them,” admits Shin, “because the technique has involved a relatively small number ...
Researchers have long believed that neurons rely on glucose nearly entirely for fuel. The brain’s enormous energy ...
A team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has announced the creation of an artificial neuron with ...
A brain structure that seems to influence food consumption could one day be targeted to enhance interventions for weight loss or gain. Studies have shown that activating neurons in this structure, ...