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Aging Brains in Limbo: The Fight to Keep Alzheimer's Research Alive

April 13, 2025

The future of a major Alzheimer's research program hangs in the balance. The University of Washington's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) is in trouble. This program has been a key player in Alzheimer's research since 1985. It relies heavily on funding from the National Institutes of Health

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Mastering Movement: Smart Control for Robotic Arms

March 15, 2025

Robotic arms, or six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) parallel mechanisms, face big challenges. These challenges include internal uncertainties, external disturbances, and interference between actuators. To tackle these issues, researchers developed a clever control strategy. This strategy combines third-ord

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Fat Cells: The Unsung Heroes in Fighting Blood Flow Issues

March 12, 2025

Ischemic diseases are a big deal. They happen when blood flow to a part of the body is cut off. This can cause tissue damage and even death. But there's hope in the form of adipose-derived regenerative cells, or ADRCs. These cells are found in fat tissue and are easy to access and grow. They can als

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Paying Up for Alzheimer's Research: A New Standard?

January 27, 2025

You might have heard that researchers are facing some challenges when it comes to finding volunteers for Alzheimer's disease studies. To tackle this, the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) has suggested that all participants should be paid for their time and effort. But how are the Alzh

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Solar Power Boost: A New Horse Herd Algorithm for Faster Charging

January 26, 2025

Imagine you're managing a herd of horses to optimize their movements for maximum efficiency. That's the idea behind the Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm (HHOA) designed to boost power extraction from solar panels. This method, inspired by horse herd behaviors, works great under both changing and st

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Exoskeleton for Legs: A Modern Marvel

November 6, 2024

Imagine a device that boosts your leg power and helps you move better. That's exactly what an electrically actuated lower limb exoskeleton (LLE) does. This clever contraption is made up of three main parts: the mechanical structure, the actuation system that makes it move, and the sensors that help