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A striking new study has found gene expression can dramatically increase in some brain cells hours after a person dies. The researchers suggest scientists studying post-mortem brain tissue must take into account these significant changes in future work.

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have found a catalyst that allows the methane in natural gas to be converted into methanol at room temperature, providing a far less energy-intensive option than current solutions.

While thin sheets of lab-grown biological tissue do show promise for applications such as the treatment of wounds, picking those delicate sheets up can be very difficult. That's where a new octopus-inspired gripper is designed to come in.

A new study has identified a complex relationship between disturbed sleep patterns, elevated blood pressure, and disruptions to the gut microbiome. The findings could point to novel treatments to mitigate the negative health effects of poor sleep.

Although cavities are caused by bacteria, simply killing all of the bacteria in the mouth isn't a good idea, as some of them have beneficial effects. A nanoparticle coating, however, could someday prevent cavities without harming bacteria.

Scientists have developed a new compound that attacks a number of the key players in the formation of amyloid plaques linked to Alzheimer's, significantly decreasing the level of plaques and reducing inflammation in the brain.

Six years ago, we first heard about tiny two-legged "bio-bots" that used spinal muscle tissue to walk. Well, they've now received a big upgrade, in the form of spinal cord tissue that essentially makes them self-powered.

A research team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has uncovered an exciting new possibility for crumpled graphene, finding it can serve as the basis of an ultra-sensitive biosensor for early cancer diagnosis.

According to some studies, people who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk of cognitive decline in old age. There may be hope, however, as a new study suggests that eating an avocado each day may help such folks maintain mental focus.

In a quest for safer lithium-ion batteries, a team of engineers at the University of Illinois have come up with a solid polymer-based electrolyte that can not only heal itself but is recyclable without the need for high temperatures or strong acids.

Caffeine has long been considered an effective appetite-suppressant, and it's been shown to effectively speed up the body’s fat metabolism processes. Now, research has homed in on another mechanism that may explain caffeine’s anti-obesity properties.

Robots today can do backflips like a parkour artist, but in some situations their balance is still terrible. The HERMES robot aims to challenge that with the aid of a special teleoperated control vest that gives it human-like balance and reflexes.