For easier placement and minimizing tissue dissection, EnCompass provides... a magnetic guide, parallel closure, and uniform tissue pressure – while harnessing the technology we know works well.show more

We have developed MouseMapper AI, a deep learning ensemble... for the analysis of whole-body systems, including the nervous and immune systems, to map disease/drug perturbations tissue by tissue, organ by organ, at the cellular level in 3D. MouseMapper uncovered obesity-induced whole-neuronal changes, most notably, a loss of trigeminal nerve endings linked to impaired whisker sensitivity, as well as tissue-specific macrophage clustering across the body. Kaltenecker, Horvath, Al-Maskari, Kolabas, Chen… Ertürk, bioRxiv (2024)show more

Using vDISCO tissue clearing, and a new ultrabright chemical... labeling strategy, this Neuron paper introduces LINCS, a powerful method for rapid 3D connectivity mapping in large tissue samples, from whole brains to whole bodies. A very nice advance for scalable circuit mapping, especially by combining strong, uniform labeling with sparse single-neuron reconstruction. Outstanding work by the Rui Lin lab. Full paper: #TissueClearing #LightSheetMicroscopy #Neuroscience #BrainMapping #Connectomics #3DImagingshow more

A quick 12-second look at the key steps of... Sliding Hip Screw placement: from incision to implant placement and closure. A biomechanically stable fixation is crucial for proper healing. #orthopaedics #orthotwitter #orthoX #trauma #DHS #medicaleducation #mededshow more

A quick 12-second look at the key steps of... Sliding Hip Screw placement: from incision to implant placement and closure. A biomechanically stable fixation is crucial for proper healing. #orthopaedics #orthotwitter #orthoX #trauma #DHS #medicaleducation #mededshow more

Sana handing them a tissue, the mom going "I... want to take it home with tweezers and frame it" and when her husband reached for it, she slapped his hand away and was like "DON'T TOUCH IT" 😭show more

🕒 A painting can last for centuries, but only... if it’s well taken care of. Discover how carefully and precisely the conservator works while treating ‘Sunflowers’.show more

🔐Everything's easier with Dexis We are the next-generation social... network that provides comfort, security and suitable for the requirements of any user in the Web3. Follow the updates, let's make the Web3 world safer and more advanced.show more

Introducing: New WIP 1 A gathering for works in... progress. Presenters will be showcasing their unfinished works and explorations across disciplines. The audience provides attention, feedback, and asks questions that help push the work forward. Tickets below.show more

Myrmecodia tuberosa, the 'ant plant', is an amazing example... of mutualistic symbiosis. It provides a nice and sheltered home for an ant colony, while the insects' organic waste matter and nest material provides nutrients for the plant in return.show more

A favorite feature of Pfatter U’s fitness center is... our sauna, a favorite spot for our students to simply relax and let go. The steam room has special properties that activates adipose tissue, resulting in a calming experience and a much softer physique for all who enter.show more

🚨🇺🇸 MEET DR. JESSICA GLUCK: PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF... HEART REGENERATION Dr. Jessica Gluck, assistant professor at TECS, is advancing tissue engineering with her work on creating hearts from a patient’s own cells. Using induced pluripotent stem cells (reprogrammed skin cells), her research aims to regenerate organs and reduce the need for organ donations. Gluck focuses on developing nanofibrous scaffolds that mimic the body’s environment, helping grow functional tissue like heart cells. She’s specifically working to regenerate pacemaker cells, vital for regulating the heart’s rhythm. With her background in biomedical textiles from NC State and UCLA, Gluck aims to tackle major challenges in tissue engineering, including vascularization, and hopes to make organ regeneration a reality. Source: Wilson College Communications, Jessica M. Gluck, PhD, Massimoshow more

🐨 : I just wanna know which photo you... guys like the most in the photobook ? 🐨 : Sofa, Oh. 🐨 : I can’t wear the school uniform next year anymore, my face looks too old for it. 🐰 : Not anymore. Honestly, it hasn’t fit for a while, but we kept forcing it😹 🐰 : What’s so funny huh? (turns to Lily and Belle)? Well, Lily and Belle can still pull it off though.show more

🐳: OffGun will have new series as well. As... for us, we can’t use school uniform or university uniform anymore, so we have changed to be a worker 🐻‍❄️: Wearing office outfits, like that series.. Boss and a Babe 🐳: Yeahh, office vibes like thatshow more

Tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are already playing... a role in education, so it's vital we all understand the benefits and risks of this new technology. We've launched a call for evidence on the role of AI in education. We want to hear from anyone who works in the sector ⬇️show more

Former Ukrainian Minister of Defence Fedorov: We have to... fight asymmetrically. We simply cannot mobilize the same number of people as Russia can. Everything that works for us is based on technology and asymmetry.show more

Back massage is not only a relaxing practice, but... also an effective support method for the musculoskeletal system and neurohormonal balance. In daily life, the back area is one of the areas where the most tension accumulates due to posture, stress, and muscle strain. The controlled pressure applied during the massage provides relaxation in muscle fibers, increases regional blood circulation, and supports oxygenation to the tissues. This process also reduces muscle spasms, contributing to the alleviation of pain. Physiologically, the effects of massage are not only local. Systemic effects such as a decrease in stress hormones like cortisol, an increase in endorphin and serotonin levels, and an increase in parasympathetic activity in the autonomic nervous system provide both physical and mental relaxation. The most frequently observed benefits are: Reduced muscle stiffness, relief from back and neck pain, improved circulation, improved sleep quality, general relaxation, and reduced stress. Incorrect technique or excessive pressure can lead to: trauma to muscle tissue, increased existing pain, and soft tissue damage. Situations requiring attention: Acute muscle injuries, serious spinal pathologies, infections, or febrile conditions. In such cases, an assessment should be made before applying massage. In summary, the effectiveness of massage comes not from the intensity of the pressure, but from the correctness of the application. Therefore, it is very important to have massages performed in places where the correct application is carried out.show more

"I know how the world works and I know... how to make it better for all of us." How arrogant and full of himself! We don't want your net zero dictatorship Mark Carney!show more

A double chin often develops from loose skin and... weak fascia, which is the connective tissue beneath your skin that supports your muscles. As we age, the fascia and muscles under the neck aren’t used as much, which leads to sagging. Each of these exercises targets a different layer of fascia and muscle to stretch, strengthen, and tone the neck area. Do each exercise for 30 seconds on a regular basis to see noticeable improvement.show more

🚨 SCIENTISTS MAY HAVE FOUND A NEW WAY TO... KILL DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA. And it doesn't rely on traditional antibiotics. Researchers repurposed a ruthenium-based anticancer drug and activated it using ultrasound deep inside infected tissue. Why this matters: • Antibiotic resistance is one of the fastest-growing threats to global health • Drug-resistant infections could kill more people than cancer by 2050 • Many antibiotics are losing effectiveness • Deep-tissue infections are difficult to target safely • Bacteria continue evolving resistance to conventional treatments The breakthrough: Scientists used a compound called TLD1433, originally developed for cancer therapy. By itself, the drug is largely inactive. But when exposed to focused ultrasound... it generates highly reactive oxygen molecules that attack bacterial DNA and destroy protective biofilms. Unlike antibiotics, the treatment doesn't target a single bacterial pathway. Instead, it creates widespread oxidative damage that bacteria struggle to evolve resistance against. The results were remarkable: • Outperformed conventional antibiotics in laboratory tests • Reduced survival of pneumonia-causing bacteria to just 14% • Broke down oxygen-starved bacterial biofilms • In animal studies, every treated mouse survived • Only 25% of untreated controls survived The deeper implication is enormous: For decades we've searched for new antibiotics. But the future may not be finding stronger drugs. It may be activating existing drugs only where they're needed. By combining chemistry with precisely targeted ultrasound... scientists could attack dangerous infections deep inside the body while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. The real question is: Could sound become one of medicine's most powerful weapons against antibiotic resistance? Follow for more frontier science and technology discoveries.show more

For 3.11Labs, we created a visual identity that reflects... the studio’s balance of structure and experimentation. The system supports their AI creations with a distinct visual style while revealing more about the technology behind each piece.show more