circuits

From the fastball special to the resurrection powers of the Five on Krakoa, the concept of mutant powers combining in unexpected ways has fascinated X-Men stories for generations. Now, X-Men ‘97 is going back to the ‘90s for a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, but it’s bringing with it a modern approach to action and its characters’ powers informed by that long fascination.Who Should Be The New Wolverine? io9 PicksWe’ve already seen some of X-Men ‘97's mutant combos—referred to in the comics as “mutant…

Recent research has identified distinct brain pathways for fat and sugar cravings, explaining why combinations of these can lead to overeating. This discovery sheds light on the challenges of dieting and suggests new approaches for anti-obesity treatments. Credit: SciTechDaily.comResults reveal a “one-two punch” to the brain’s reward system, possibly impeding dieting efforts.Understanding why we overeat unhealthy foods has been a long-standing mystery. While we know food’s strong power influences our choices, the precise…

MIT engineers have developed a technology to study the interplay between the brain and digestive system by using fibers embedded with sensors and light sources for optogenetic stimulation. The technology has been demonstrated in mice, where manipulation of cells in the intestine led to feelings of fullness or reward-seeking behavior. This opens up new possibilities for exploring the link between digestive health and neurological conditions such as autism and Parkinson’s disease.Unraveling Connections Between the Brain and…

A recent study has discovered new alterations in neural circuits, specifically the M2 cortex’s different axonal projections to the superior colliculus (SC), in mouse models of Huntington’s disease. This finding, alongside observed reduced functional connectivity in the brain, could provide crucial data for understanding the symptoms of Huntington’s disease and for developing therapeutic approaches.A hereditary condition that affects the brain’s neurons.Huntington’s disease is a genetic neurodegenerative condition that…

Too Long; Didn't ReadQuantum computing utilizes the laws of physics such as quantum mechanics to perform calculations significantly faster than classical computers. This opens up the door for thousands of potential applications such as financial modeling, optimization, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography. In this article, I will provide a brief rundown of quantum circuits and the principles of quantum mechanics that make it all work. Too Long; Didn't ReadQuantum computing utilizes the laws of physics such…

The sea slug, Pleurobranchea californica. Credit: Fred ZwickyBefore the advent of animals with segmented bodies, jointed skeletons, and appendages, the seas were dominated by soft-bodied <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>invertebrates</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. They make up the majority of the animal kingdom and include animals such as insects, worms,…

By Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS) May 2, 2023In a significant development, researchers have created a new graphene nanostructure with adjustable properties by connecting graphene strips using adaptable “bridges.” This discovery has the potential to influence quantum computing and renewable energy applications.Scientists from CiQUS, ICN2, University of Cantabria, DIPC and DTU join forces to develop a versatile method for building brick-by-brick carbon nanocircuits with tunable…

Scientists have uncovered the brain circuits that may underlie binge eating disorder and related conditions. The neural wiring is the same as that tied to psychiatric conditions such as drug addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The work could lead to new ways to understand and treat eating disorders, says Rebecca Boswell, a clinical psychologist at Princeton University who was not involved with the study. Indeed, she says, some of the same drugs and…

While the field of printable electronics holds a great deal of promise, the printing of circuits onto curved surfaces is still very challenging. A new technique greatly simplifies the process of doing so, potentially allowing for new types of electronic devices.The procedure was developed at North Carolina State University, by a team led by Yuxuan Liu, Yong Zhu, Brendan O’Connor, Michael Zheng and Jingyan Dong. It addresses two shortcomings of existing techniques for printing circuits onto existing surfaces.First of all,…

Tagging and illuminating only the inhibitory “brake” cells (green) in human brain tissue is just one of many things the new tool from Duke University, CellREADR, can do. Credit: Derek Southwell, Duke UniversityEditing technology is precise and broadly applicable to all tissues and species.Scientists at Duke University have developed an <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>RNA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Ribonucleic…