Lab of the Future – News and Features

A kirigami robot less than 1 millimeter in size has been developed to fold itself into 3D shapes and crawl with a jolt of electrictity.

A study found that human and dog brains synchronize during mutual gazing and petting, with increased synchronization over time. Dogs with autism-like social impairments lost this synchronization, but a single LSD treatment restored it.

A study challenges the amyloid plaque theory in Alzheimer’s, showing that increased levels of the brain protein Aβ42 are as strongly correlated with slower cognitive decline as reductions in amyloid plaques.

A study finds that throat issues lead to reduced baroreflex sensitivity, impairing blood pressure regulation. This reduction may be due to the Vagus nerve prioritizing airway protection over blood pressure control.

A study reveals that sperm motility improves after stress rather than during it. By examining extracellular vesicles, researchers found enhanced sperm performance post-stress, suggesting an evolutionary advantage.

Researchers at EMBL and Heidelberg University have developed an advanced AI-powered microscopy technique to observe glioblastoma cells in deep brain tissue. This allows real-time tracking of tumor cells in the corpus callosum.

A study from the Wellcome Sanger Institute shows metformin, a common diabetes medication, can slow the growth of precancerous oesophageal cells. Metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity accelerate this growth.

A new preclinical blood test, developed with NIH support, analyzes 32 proteins to predict adults' risk for severe respiratory conditions, including COPD. The test showed a high accuracy in identifying individuals at risk for hospitalization.

Researchers discovered that muscle spindles detect mechanical pressure, not just muscle stretch. This finding led to the development of the ‘triple-eight’ technique, which effectively reduces muscle stiffness.

Researchers unveil a cutting-edge, non-invasive technique that can predict chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) with a high degree of accuracy using just a person's voice.