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Micro, modular, mobile—DNA-linked microrobots offer new possibilities in medicine and manufacturing

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Archyde ⁢ The fabrication process of polycarbonate (PC) and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) TASR assembly templates. Credit: advanced ⁤Materials Technologies (2024). DOI: 10.1002/admt.202401584 Imagine robots so small they could navigate the human‍ bloodstream, delivering⁤ life-saving drugs with pinpoint accuracy. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the‍ cutting-edge world of modular microrobots. These tiny machines, built from interchangeable units, can … Read more

Substance Use in Teens Linked to Altered Brain Structure

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Archyde Teen⁢ Substance Use Linked to Changes in Brain Structure Table of Contents 1. Teen⁢ Substance Use Linked to Changes in Brain Structure 2. Teen Brain Structure and Substance Use Risk 3. understanding the Connection 4. Implications for Prevention and Intervention Table of Contents 1. Teen⁢ Substance Use Linked to Changes in Brain Structure 2. … Read more

Study links social inequality to dementia-related changes in brain

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As dementia cases are projected to rise in the years to come, especially in low and middle-income countries, the findings stressed that interventions targeted at addressing the local socioeconomic landscape are needed for treating the root causes of brain health disparities, said researchers, including those from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Last Updated : 30 December … Read more