Researchers have developed a groundbreaking new bionic hand that allows unprecedented control and natural movement for amputees. The hand uses a new technique called neuromuscular reconstruction, where nerves in the residual limb are rewired to control individual fingers. This enables intricate fing…

The University of Maryland found the papers included some data without participant consent. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Here is a roundup of news and research spotted around the web for the week of 10 July. SourceSource: Spectrum News

When combined with tissue-inflation methods, the microscope can image axons without the need for tissue slicing, the researchers say. SourceSource: Spectrum News

The variants are associated with slight differences in measures of intelligence, income and employment, but the relationship may not be causal. SourceSource: Spectrum News

But multiple independent researchers say they are not convinced by its results, which fail to confirm high-profile findings from 2017. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By: Nicole Gorden, M.S., BCBA, LBA As teachers and clinicians dedicated to supporting children with autism, it’s important to recognize that prioritizing self-care is not only essential for our own well-being but also for the quality of care we provide. The summer months offer a valuable op…

As acetaminophen lawsuits make their way through the U.S. court system, researchers reevaluate the quality of the evidence linking in-utero exposure to the painkiller to neurodevelopmental issues in children. SourceSource: Spectrum News

Google organized a competition to develop AI technology that can decode sign language in real time, specifically focusing on American Sign Language (ASL). The objective is to assist hearing parents of deaf babies in learning ASL by providing real-time feedback and teaching them ASL words. Google als…

Contrary to conventional wisdom, most people with fragile X syndrome express the FMR1 gene — albeit improperly. SourceSource: Spectrum News

By Nils Skudra One of the most popular hospitality attractions in Greensboro is Chez Genese, a French restaurant located in Greensboro, North Carolina that features exquisite French cuisine for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. A distinguishing aspect of this restaurant is that just over fifty …

Welcome to “Unraveling Accessibility,” a unique series of crossword puzzles that delve into the fascinating world of assistive technology and accessibility. These puzzles are designed not only to entertain but also to educate, raising awareness about the tools, technologies, and practice…

But multiple independent researchers say they are not convinced by its results, which fail to confirm high-profile findings from 2017. SourceSource: Spectrum News

This week on social media, researchers discussed sample size in neuroimaging studies and the potential of antisense oligonucleotides to restore the protein lost in fragile X syndrome. SourceSource: Spectrum News