Lab of the Future – News and Features

A study identifies the brain's corollary discharge circuit linking the motor and auditory cortices, enabling us to recognize self-generated speech. Researchers mapped electrical signals in the precentral gyrus and superior temporal gyrus.

A study reveals why monkeys resist HBV infection, showing that specific amino acid differences in their NTCP receptor prevent viral entry. Findings highlight evolution-driven resistance.

Oregon State University researchers have pioneered a 3D printing method for liquid crystalline elastomers, enabling shape-changing materials with diverse applications. These soft actuators can crawl, fold and snap.

Researchers at UC San Diego and the Allen Institute for AI developed Spherical DYffusion, a generative AI model predicting 100 years of climate patterns in 25 hours – 25x faster than traditional models.

Synthetic biology techniques have emerged as transformative tools in the tug-of-war between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. Discover how researchers are utilizing synthetic biology techniques to engineer new antimicrobials.

A study by UNSW Sydney’s CHeBA found that higher fruit and vegetable intake is linked to lower depression symptoms in adults aged 45+. Using data from over 3,400 twins across four countries.

Flinders University study highlights the protective effects of plant-based diets against gastrointestinal cancers. Diets rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were linked to lower cancer risks, while processed and sugary foods increase.

Researchers developed a DNA-based method to identify seabird bycatch in longline fisheries, achieving 98% accuracy compared to visual methods. A database of 275 DNA sequences enables species-level identification.

The first experimental evidence of ferroelectricity in tellurium nanowires could pave the way for advancements in ultrahigh-density data storage and neuromorphic computing.

Researchers have identified that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulates in the brain's protective layers, potentially explaining the neurological symptoms of long COVID.