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Live tracking reveals how robotic surgery impacts surgeon stress

Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most advanced tools in modern medicine. These systems give surgeons extreme precision, allowing procedures to be performed through small incisions that minimize both pain and recovery time.

6 Aug 2026

New AI-driven EMG control framework improves robotic assistance for older adults

As people age, declines in muscle strength, coordination, and sensory function often make activities of daily living, such as doing laundry, getting dressed, cooking, carrying objects, and using tools, increasingly difficult.

28 Jul 2026

Scientists develop ultrathin skin sensors for seamless health tracking

While wearable health sensors are becoming increasingly common, current iterations are awkward to wear.

15 Jul 2026

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

Research led by Professor Hodson-Tole combines ultrasound and AI to improve motor neuron disease diagnosis, reducing reliance on invasive procedures.

6 Jul 2026

Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function

Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke, damage to the brain's motor cortex can disrupt swallowing-related neural commands, leaving patients unable to clear food or liquid from their throat safely.

23 Jun 2026

Mirror exposure shapes the social brain in young infants

A study assessed whether exposure to their own reflection influences the development of facial mimicry, a process associated with empathy and emotion recognition, in 4-month-old infants.

17 Jun 2026

Mental stress can weaken muscle performance

Cognitive pressure disrupts muscle control and blood flow, highlighting its role in physical performance during low-intensity motor activities.

12 May 2026

Researchers identify cellular changes in motor control following spinal injury

Even when people with incomplete spinal cord injuries can walk, everyday functions like standing, balancing or producing steady force may remain difficult. A new study shows why.

13 Apr 2026

New shoe lacing system for comfort and stability during long runs

This study highlights the advantages of a wrapping closure lacing system, improving comfort and stability in running while preserving natural biomechanics.

19 Mar 2026

Natural movement timing enhances ownership of robotic arms

When AI powered prosthetic arms that move autonomously become widespread, understanding how people feel about them and accept them will be crucial.

13 Feb 2026

Whole-heart mapping captures arrhythmias in a single heartbeat

The UPV and Corify Care present the first whole-heart mapping technology that provides a comprehensive view of cardiac arrhythmias in a single heartbeat.

13 Feb 2026

Machine learning enables prosthetic hands to control grip for daily tasks

Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength.

20 Jan 2026

AI model can predict a person's disease risk using sleep data

A poor night's sleep portends a bleary-eyed next day, but it could also hint at diseases that will strike years down the road.

6 Jan 2026

Why repetitive wrist use in esports could lead to long-term injuries

The study highlights wrist extensor fatigue in esports, emphasizing the role of game genre and the need for preventive measures to combat musculoskeletal risks.

4 Sep 2025

FAST walk shows promise in improving gait for chronic stroke patients

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting millions each year.

19 Aug 2025

The hidden role of auricular muscles in listening effort

If you can wiggle your ears, you can use muscles that helped our distant ancestors listen closely. These auricular muscles helped change the shape of the pinna, or the shell of the ear, funneling sound to the eardrums.

3 Feb 2025

Study demonstrates safety of neural stem cell transplant for treating chronic spinal cord injury

A Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has demonstrated the long-term safety and feasibility of neural stem cell transplantation for treating chronic spinal cord injuries.

18 Dec 2024

Shivering for 1 hour a day may boost glucose tolerance and metabolic health

Daily cold exposure with shivering for 10 days improves glucose tolerance and metabolic health in individuals with obesity, highlighting shivering's role.

10 Dec 2024

The crucial role of sleep in heart healing

Researchers examine how sleep impacts inflammation and recovery following a heart attack.

31 Oct 2024

Gene named after Irish folklore may aid recovery from nerve injuries

The key to recovering from traumatic nerve injuries, like those sustained in motor vehicle accidents or gunshot wounds, may be a gene named for the land of everlasting youth in Irish folklore.

24 Oct 2024