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- 1New Scaling Law Describes How the Aging Brain Rewires Its Rhythms▼A New Scaling Law Tracks How the Aging Brain Rewires Its Rhythms
Researchers have proposed a scaling law that tracks how neural rhythms reorganize as the brain ages. The finding, reported by Bioengineer.org, suggests age-related changes in brain oscillations follow a quantifiable pattern, potentially offering a new framework for studying cognitive decline and distinguishing normal aging from neurological disease.
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Stanford University announced that Karl Deisseroth has won the Nobel Prize. The psychiatrist and bioengineer is known for pioneering optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control brain cells. News of the award is drawing attention across the scientific community, with congratulations coming in for the Stanford researcher.
- 3Feather star-inspired robot achieves 3D underwater movement with two actuators▼Feather star-inspired underwater robot gets 3D maneuverability from only two actuators
Engineers have developed an underwater robot modeled on the feather star, a marine animal that swims using coordinated arm movements. The robot achieves full three-dimensional maneuverability using only two actuators, an unusually simple design for such movement. The approach could reduce the cost and complexity of underwater robotics for exploration and monitoring, drawing attention from robotics and marine science communities.
- 4Patrick Hsu wins early career prize for genome design work▼Patrick Hsu receives early career prize for rewriting and redesigning genomes
Patrick Hsu, a bioengineer known for his work on genome rewriting and redesign, has received an early career prize, Stanford Medicine reported. The award honors his contributions to synthetic biology, a field focused on building and modifying the genetic code. Recognition of this kind highlights the growing importance of genome design in biomedical research.
- 5New Web Tool Maps Atomic Interactions That Drive Protein Function▼New Web Tool Maps the Atomic Handshakes That Decide What Proteins Do
Researchers have introduced a new web tool that maps the atomic-level contacts — described as 'atomic handshakes' — that determine how proteins function. By visualizing these fine-grained interactions, the tool aims to help scientists better understand protein behavior and support work in drug design and bioengineering. Coverage is currently limited, with details on the developers and availability not yet widely reported.