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Photobiomodulation and visual stimulation against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease pathology: A systematic review

Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, 2022
Introduction Given the ineffectiveness of the available drug treatment against Alzheimer disease (AD), light‐based therapeutic modalities have been increasingly receiving attention with photobiomodulation (PBM) and, more recently, visual stimulation (VS)
Francisca Monteiro, Óscar Carvalho, Nuno Sousa, Filipe S. Silva, Ioannis Sotiropoulos   +4 more
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang, Liao Wu, Shuai He, Zhao Sha, Yuwan Huang, Shuying Wu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng   +8 more
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Micromachined Double‐Membrane Mechanically Tunable Metamaterial for Thermal Infrared Filtering

Advanced Photonics Research, Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2025.
Herein, a mechanically tunable double‐layer plasmonic metamaterial leveraging the extraordinary optical transmission effect observed in subwavelength arrays of openings within thin metal layers is presented. The concept is experimentally validated by integrating the proposed metamaterial structure into an electrostatic parallel‐plate actuator to create
Oleg Bannik, Fedor Kovalev, Mingkai Liu, Michal Zawierta, Dilusha Silva, Lorenzo Faraone, Mariusz Martyniuk, Ilya Shadrivov   +7 more
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Harnessing Ultrafast Optical Pulses for 3D Microfabrication by Selective Tweezing and Immobilization of Colloidal Particles in an Integrated System

Advanced Photonics Research, Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2025.
Microfabrication using nano‐ to micron‐sized blocks has transformative potential for next‐gen electronics, optoelectronics, and materials. Traditional methods are limited by scalability and precision. STIC, a single‐laser system for precise colloid manipulation and immobilization using femtosecond lasers, is introduced that enables efficient 3D ...
Krishangi Krishna, Jieliyue Sun, Wenyu Liu, Robert H. Hurt, Kimani C. Toussaint Jr.   +4 more
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Unveiling human biomechanics: insights into lower limb responses to disturbances that can trigger a fall

Frontiers in Robotics and AI
IntroductionSlip-related falls are a significant concern, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and individuals with gait disorders, necessitating effective preventive measures.
Nuno Ferrete Ribeiro, Miguel Armada, João Nunes, Óscar Carvalho, Óscar Carvalho, Óscar Carvalho, Cristina P. Santos, Cristina P. Santos, Cristina P. Santos   +8 more
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An Immediate‐Response Detection System for γ‐Hydroxybutyrate to Enhance Personal Safety in Social Environments

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
A graphene‐based electrical biosensor enables rapid and highly sensitive detection of GHB at 100 fm in both standard solutions and artificial urine, providing reliable point‐of‐need screening for drug‐facilitated sexual assault. The platform demonstrates strong selectivity, fast response, and a wide dynamic range, supporting accurate detection in ...
Jai Eun An, Jisung Kwak, Kyung Ho Kim, Chaeeun Kim, Sung Eun Seo, Nathaniel S. Hwang, Yong‐Sang Ryu, Hyun Seok Song, Oh Seok Kwon   +8 more
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A Proof-of-Concept Study Aiming for the Integration of an Optical Biosensor in Advanced Microfluidic Devices for Alzheimer’s Disease Studies

Applied Sciences
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is marked by the abnormal production of amyloid-beta (Aβ) fibrils, a key biomarker for diagnosis and illness monitoring. Advanced microfluidic devices, such as brain-on-a-chip (BoC), are
Margarida O. Correia, Paulo Sousa, Raquel O. Rodrigues, Graça Minas   +3 more
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Pattern‐Aware Intelligence Enables Nondestructive, Rapid Quantification of High‐Aspect‐Ratio Silicon Etching

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Pattern‐dependent etching is converted into a physical prior for intelligent reconstruction of high‐aspect‐ratio silicon structures. Combining YOLO‐Pose feature extraction with a topography network, the framework retrieves depth, sidewall angle, and scallop texture from minimal destructive observations, enabling accurate cross‐scale metrology and near ...
Shuyan He, Lang Chen, Bo Wen, Yufeng Jin, Wei Wang   +4 more
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Surface and Interfacial Engineering toward Durable Mechanically Coupled Flexible Electronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This Review highlights how surface and interfacial engineering governs the reliability, durability, and functional stability of mechanically coupled flexible electronics. By integrating fundamental interfacial theory, failure mechanisms, multiscale engineering strategies, and representative applications, it provides a design‐oriented framework for ...
Qian Wang, Fangfang Dai, Wei Wu
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ErgoReport: A Holistic Posture Assessment Framework Based on Inertial Data and Deep Learning

Sensors
Awkward postures are a significant contributor to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), which represent great social and economic burdens.
Diogo R. Martins, Sara M. Cerqueira, Ana Pombeiro, Alexandre Ferreira da Silva, Ana Maria A. C. Rocha, Cristina P. Santos   +5 more
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