Whole-brain imaging method identifies common brain disorders
New chemical allows for measuring the density of synapses in the entire brain in vivo for the first time, using a PET scan
New nanomaterial mimics cell membranes
Applications include water purification, fuel cells, and selective drug delivery
New brain map provides unprecedented detail in 180 areas of the cerebral cortex
Aims to help researchers understand brain disorders, help neurosurgeons avoid damaging important brain areas
US has potential to produce more than a billion tons of biomass annually by 2040
Could substantially decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil
