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Neurotechnology is a fast-expanding field dedicated to understanding the brain and creating technologies that interact... see more
A free online platform for science education from Harvard University
Pogostemon cablin is a known aromatic plant which is cultivated for its essential oil widely applicated in perfumery and... see more
Meta is a free discovery tool that uses machine learning to map biomedical science as it happens—so researchers can... see more
Researchers designed a self-tuning deep-brain stimulation device and tested it in two patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Closed-loop adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) can deliver individualized therapy at an unprecedented temporal... see more
Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is highly effective in controlling motor... see more
BLAST is a database that you can search protein sequences or DNA sequences and it calculates the statistical likelihood... see more
Biomaterials allow robots to be more adaptable than they would be otherwise. They are able to use muscle tissue in a... see more
Covers the basics of R software and the key capabilities of the Bioconductor project (a widely used open source and open... see more
This chapter provides a review of the biomechanics literature on the low back and upper extremities. Biomechanics is the... see more
This page introduces biotechnology as the use of living cells, molecules, and processes for medicine, agriculture,... see more
They created an artificial cerebral cortex in a lab. They grow brain organoids from stem cells. All it takes is a slight... see more
Cell therapy is where they inject cells as a treatment, usually but not always modified cells they previously took out of... see more
Cyanobacteria(formerly called blue-green algae) are bacteria that have chlorophyl. They can live in many different... see more
An experimental treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be an option for young adults and adults with severe... see more
Tourette’s syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that comprises vocal and motor tics associated with a high... see more
After more than half a century of research and development (R&D), Brain–computer interface (BCI)-based Neurotechnology... see more
This textbook provides an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology for the advancement of agriculture. A clear... see more
What do the organisms of the biosphere, specifically microorganisms, have to offer to biotechnological endeavors? In this... see more
Like many ethics debates surrounding emerging technologies, neuroethics is increasingly concerned with the private... see more
They managed to grow an artificial brain from stem cells and attach it to a computer chip. The system could learn new... see more
Based off of the results of a previous study done by Jan Roediger and colleagues, automatic deep brain stimulation(aDBS)... see more
A technology called DishBrain enables cultured neuron cells to interact with silicon chips. In order to teach the... see more