A new study has shown that the front and back regions of the brain develop from different types of stem cells, challenging previous beliefs. This discovery has made it possible, for the first time, to grow brainstem neurons in the laboratory and opens up new opportunities for researching and treating serious diseases.
Russian engineers have developed a laboratory system that simulates real conditions in oil reservoirs and helps select the most effective materials to enhance hydraulic fracturing efficiency. The new installation has already proven its value at challenging oil fields and is planned for use at other sites as well.
Researchers from Texas A&M University have developed a customizable microfluidic system that mimics the complex structures of human blood vessels. This technology enables more precise study of vascular diseases and allows for testing new treatment methods without the need for animal experiments.
A new study has shown that even weak magnetic fields can significantly influence the growth and size of nanoparticles in dusty plasma. This discovery opens up possibilities for precise control over the synthesis of nanomaterials and helps to better understand the processes occurring in space.