Credit: PixabayA groundbreaking stem cell transplant has greatly improved the blurred vision of three individuals with severe corneal damage.This clinical trial, conducted in Japan, marks a world-first and a major milestone in stem cell research.Two years post-operation, no major safety issues have emerged, and all three treated corneas appear notably clearer.The study included four...
Credit: PixaobayWhen confronted with images that deviate from anticipated patterns, such as encountering a "do not enter" sign instead of the expected stop sign, how does the brain respond and adapt in contrast to exposure to images that align with predictions?A team, including researchers from York University, embarked on a quest to address a...
A robotic hand. Credit: PixaobayScientists at the California's University San Diego have developed a novel approach, inspired by human dexterity, to enable a robotic hand to rotate objects solely through touch, eliminating the need for visual input.The team equipped a four-fingered robotic hand with 16 touch sensors on its palm and fingers. These...
