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Monolithic shape-programmable dielectric liquid crystal elastomer actuators

, 2019
Macroscale robotic systems have demonstrated great capabilities of high speed, precise, and agile functions. However, the ability of soft robots to perform complex tasks, especially in centimeter and millimeter scale, remains limited due to the ...
Aghakhani, Amirreza, Davidson, Zoey S., Guo, Yubing, Hines, Lindsey, Shahsavan, Hamed, Sitti, Metin, Xia, Yu, Yang, Shu   +7 more
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Genetic attenuation of ALDH1A1 increases metastatic potential and aggressiveness in colorectal cancer

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A1 (ALDH1A1) is a cancer stem cell marker in several malignancies. We established a novel epithelial cell line from rectal adenocarcinoma with unique overexpression of this enzyme. Genetic attenuation of ALDH1A1 led to increased invasive capacity and metastatic potential, the inhibition of proliferation activity, and ultimately ...
Martina Poturnajova, Zuzana Kozovska, Ondrej Pos, Kristina Pavlov, Sachin Gulati, Peter Makovicky, Kristina Jakic, Monika Burikova, Eva Sedlackova, Barbora Svitkova, Silvia Tyciakova, Vojtech Bystry, Nicolas Blavet, Boris Tichy, Matej Hrnciar, Jaroslav Budis, Miroslav Tomas, Peter Dubovan, Georgina Kolnikova, Veronika Repaska, Nikoleta Mojzesova, Eva Zomborska, Daniel Pindak, Michal Mego, Tomas Szemes, Miroslava Matuskova   +25 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elastomeric spring actuator using nylon wires [PDF]

, 2017
Medical devices are designed for collaboration with the human body, which makes the steps to create them increasingly more complex if the device is to be implanted.
A Balasubramanian, C Haines, F Connolly, H Koerner, J Leng, JE Foker, K Kuribayashi, MD Lima, P Miaudet, R Pfeifer, RH Baughman, RV Martinez   +11 more
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Mycobacterial cell division arrest and smooth‐to‐rough envelope transition using CRISPRi‐mediated genetic repression systems

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
CRISPRI‐mediated gene silencing and phenotypic exploration in nontuberculous mycobacteria. In this Research Protocol, we describe approaches to control, monitor, and quantitatively assess CRISPRI‐mediated gene silencing in M. smegmatis and M. abscessus model organisms.
Vanessa Point, Wafaa Achache, Janïs Laudouze, Eliana Sepulveda Ramos, Mickaël Maziero, Céline Crauste, Stéphane Canaan, Pierre Santucci   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft robotic origami crawler

Science Advances, 2022
Biomimetic soft robotic crawlers have attracted extensive attention in various engineering fields, owing to their adaptivity to different terrains. Earthworm-like crawlers realize locomotion through in-plane contraction, while inchworm-like crawlers exhibit out-of-plane bending-based motions. Although in-plane contraction crawlers demonstrate effective
Qiji Ze, Shuai Wu, Jun Nishikawa, Jize Dai, Yue Sun, Sophie Leanza, Cole Zemelka, Larissa S. Novelino, Glaucio H. Paulino, Ruike Renee Zhao   +9 more
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Real‐World Performance of CSF Kappa Free Light Chains in the 2024 McDonald Criteria

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Kappa free light chains (KFLCs) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a similar performance to CSF‐restricted oligoclonal bands (OCB) for multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. To help with implementation, we set out to resolve several remaining uncertainties: (1) performance in a real‐world cohort and the 2024 McDonald criteria; (2 ...
Maya M. Leibowitz, Ryan Cooper, Stefania Kaninia, Kathryn I. Challis, Will Greenway, Maria Bonello, Mahmoud Elbahnasawi, Deborah T. Shode, Dominika Gajdasik, Victor Iliev, Alison M. E. Whitelegg, Ian Galea   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft-body dynamics induces energy efficiency in undulatory swimming: A deep learning study

Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023
Recently, soft robotics has gained considerable attention as it promises numerous applications thanks to unique features originating from the physical compliance of the robots. Biomimetic underwater robots are a promising application in soft robotics and
Guanda Li, Jun Shintake, Mitsuhiro Hayashibe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Causal Beliefs About Gout on Public Views About Gout Management: A Randomized Experimental Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Despite well‐described biologic causes, the public views unhealthy lifestyle choices as the primary cause of gout. This study investigated how causal beliefs about gout influence the public's views about its management. Methods In a randomized study, 201 members of the public viewed one of two 2‐minute videos about gout.
Rachel Murdoch, Borislav Mihov, Anne Horne, Keith J. Petrie, Gregory D. Gamble, Lachlan Fleck, Nicola Dalbeth   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnetically Controlled Soft Robotics Utilizing Elastomers and Gels in Actuation: A Review

Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2021
A magnetic field has unique advantages in controlling soft robotics inside of an enclosed space, such as surgical catheters or untethered drug‐delivering robots operating in the human body.
Hyun‐Joong Chung, Andrew M. Parsons, Lelin Zheng   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand [PDF]

, 2018
Soft robotics is an emerging industry, largely dominated by companies which hand mold their actuators. Our team set out to design an entirely 3D printed soft robotic hand, powered by a pneumatic control system which will prove both the capabilities of ...
Kisner, Zack, Leonardo, David, Szigeti, Chris   +2 more
core   +1 more source