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Functional MRI looks beyond the brain to reveal spinal cord activity
Several EPFL labs are converging around an idea that began as a doctoral researcher's hunch: The spinal cord revealed by functional magnetic resonance imaging might unlock new therapies. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. "Have you seen Galileo's drawings of the moon?" I ask Nawal Kinany, a former EPFL researcher who now works in international scientific cooperation. She hasn't, so I pull them up on my laptop.
Functional MRI looks beyond the brain to reveal spinal cord activity
Functional MRI now maps activity beyond the brain. (1) Brain and cervical spinal cord imaged together in the same scan. (2) Spinal cord responses to magnetic pulses delivered to the motor cortex at increasing strength, from left to right: the stronger the pulse, the wider the activity spreads.
AI-assisted, real-time deep-brain stimulation therapy for walking impairments in Parkinson's disease
Experimental setup to dissect activity-dependent STN dynamics across therapeutic conditions. Credit: Nature Medicine (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-026-04432-4 Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for more than three decades to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Today, more than 200,000 patients worldwide have been implanted with these systems, which continuously deliver electrical stimulation to specific deep-brain regions to reduce rigidity and tremor.
When brain stimulation learns to walk with you
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for more than three decades to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Today, over 200,000 patients worldwide have been implanted with these systems, which continuously deliver electrical stimulation to specific deep brain regions to reduce rigidity and tremor. Yet despite its clinical success, conventional deep brain stimulation (DBS) remains limited in its ability to address one of the most disabling symptoms of the disease: walking impairments.
Infringement By Common Design Found In Canadian Case
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP are most popular: within Family and Matrimonial topic(s) with Senior Company Executives, HR and Finance and Tax Executives in Canada with readers working within the Accounting & Consultancy, Banking & Credit and Insurance industries Infringement by common design was established for the first time in Canada by the Federal Court (FC) in the decision Adeia Guides Inc. v. Videotron Ltd, released on Nov. 14, 2025.
Infringement by common design found in Canadian case
Introduction Infringement by common design was established for the first time in Canada by the Federal Court (FC) in the decision Adeia Guides Inc. v. Videotron Ltd, released on Nov. 14, 2025. The FC found Videotron liable for infringement of two patents on the theory of common design.
New implant restores pressure balance after spinal cord injury
“I have my life back,” says Julie, a participant in the clinical study. After a spinal cord injury left her with chronic bouts of dizziness and fatigue, she had little energy to pursue even basic daily tasks. “Now I can go back to school and finish my PhD.” Daniel, another participant, has spent decades navigating life in a wheelchair after a skiing accident.
China’s EXIM Bank Fails to Prove Claim Over 72 Million USD Assets of Shandong Ruyi Group in Australia
EXIM Bank tried to recover an investment in cotton assets and a huge property in Australia, from a Singaporean subsidiary of Mr Qiu Yafu’s Shandong Ruyi Group. The claim failed for a number of reasons.
Who leads and who follows? A new way to read network flows
As summer winds down, many of us in continental Europe are heading back north. The long return journeys from the beaches of southern France, Spain, and Italy once again clog alpine tunnels and Mediterranean coastal routes during the infamous Black Saturday bottlenecks. This annual migration, like many systems in our world, forms a network—not just of connections, but of communities shaped by shared patterns of origin and destination.
Golfers unite at Avon Fields for Reaching Out For Kids tournament
Story and photos by Michael Mitchell The 23rd annual tournament for Reaching Out For Kids was sponsored by The Robert J. Stenger Family Inc. for their double eagle sponsorship. Over 70 golfers took part in the tournament at Avon Fields Golf Course and a number of volunteers were on hand to make sure this year’s event ran smoothly, like 13-year-old Eli Buchan from the Avondale Education Project, who helped retired educator Dolores Crowley with her golf clubs.
Gallery: Reds Opening Day 2025
Over 43.000 Cincinnati Reds fans attended Reds Opening Day basball game against the San Francisco Giants. Before the gates opened many fans filled G.A.B.P plaza and once they opened this year Grand Marshal former Reds thrid baseman was Chris Sabo. Reds Manager Terry Francona recevied the annual fruit basket from Findley Market Opening Day Parade Chairperson,Neil Luken. Chris also had the honor of throwing out the first pitch.
Interim finance for a construction project; how to resolve inconsistencies when the money is paid before a loan agreement is signed
It is a truism that construction projects are “always a day late and a dollar short”. Tensions frequently arise between builders or developers carrying out the work and those providing the finance, particularly when additional short-term funding is required to complete a project.
Your Pastor Speaks: For God’s Love Is…
By Pastor Michael Mitchell Your Pastor Speaks Romans 5:8 – “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (NLT) February often brings us thoughts and memories of Valentine’s Day. We think about love and the people in our life that we love, maybe there might be some people that love us too. Either way we find ourselves inundated with hearts, cards, images of cupid, and what we believe to be love.
Taft Senators 2024 Varsity Football Team honored by City
Story and photos by Michael Mitchell Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney and Councilmember Scotty Johnson presented a Resolution in City Council on January 23, 2025 to honor the Taft High School Senators 2024 Varsity Football Team. The team was recognized for finishing as Regional Division lV state semifinalist on November 22, 2024, in Monroe, defeating the Archbishop Alter High School Knights team from Kettering by a score of 26-12.
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI). By applying deep brain stimulation (DBS) to an unexpected region in the brain—the lateral hypothalamus (LH)—the team has improved the recovery of lower limb movements in two individuals with partial SCI, greatly improving their autonomy and well-being.
e-Flower records neuronal activity with electronic petals
EPFL researchers have developed a novel neural recording device called the ‘e-Flower’ that gently wraps organoids in soft petals. Neural spheroids — 3D clusters of brain cells — are emerging as essential tools for understanding neural networks and studying neurological diseases in the lab. EPFL’s e-Flower, a flower-shaped 3D microelectrode array (MEA), allows researchers to monitor the electrical activity of these spheroids in a way that was previously impossible.
e-Flower records neuronal activity with electronic petals
Neural spheroids — 3D clusters of brain cells — are emerging as essential tools for understanding neural networks and studying neurological diseases in the lab. EPFL’s e-Flower, a flower-shaped 3D microelectrode array (MEA), allows researchers to monitor the electrical activity of these spheroids in a way that was previously impossible.
Modeling the minutia of motor manipulation with AI
In neuroscience and biomedical engineering, accurately modeling the complex movements of the human hand has long been a significant challenge. Current models often struggle to capture the intricate interplay between the brain's motor commands and the physical actions of muscles and tendons. This gap not only hinders scientific progress but also limits the development of effective neuroprosthetics aimed at restoring hand function for those with limb loss or paralysis.
Your Pastor Speaks: James in the 21st Century
By Michael Mitchell Your Pastor Speaks As a church we are walking through the book of James in the month of September. James provides us with so many practical instructions on how to live out the Gospel message of Jesus. As one of the leaders in the church (Jewish people who believed that Jesus was the Messiah) at Jerusalem, James wrote from that city before the Jerusalem Council, which Luke wrote about in Acts 15. This council met in AD 49, meaning James likely wrote his letter in AD 45–48.
Research team successfully maps the brain-spinal cord connection in humans
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: The brain and spinal cord are the central pillars of the human central nervous system (CNS), orchestrating everything from movement to sensation. Despite significant advances in neuroscience, our understanding of how these two crucial components of the CNS interact remains limited.
An Unparalleled Map of the Brain-Spinal Cord Connection
The brain and spinal cord are the central pillars of the human central nervous system (CNS), orchestrating everything from movement to sensation. Despite significant advances in neuroscience, our understanding of how these two crucial components of the CNS interact remains limited.
An entire brain-machine interface on a chip
Brain–machine interfaces (BMIs) have emerged as a promising solution for restoring communication and control to individuals with severe motor impairments. Traditionally, these systems have been bulky, power-intensive and limited in their practical applications. Researchers at EPFL have developed the first high-performance, miniaturised brain–machine interface (MiBMI), offering an extremely small, low-power, highly accurate and versatile solution.
An entire brain-machine interface on a chip
(Nanowerk News) Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) have emerged as a promising solution for restoring communication and control to individuals with severe motor impairments. Traditionally, these systems have been bulky, power-intensive, and limited in their practical applications. Researchers at EPFL have developed the first high-performance, Miniaturized Brain-Machine Interface (MiBMI), offering an extremely small, low-power, highly accurate, and versatile solution.
When will a Vendor be Responsible for Errors in a Manufacturer's User Manual?
Summary During the Covid epidemic in 2020, the Health Administration Corporation (part of the Ministry of Health of the State of New South Wales) purchased a large number of clinical respiratory ventilators for a price in excess of A$20 million. The Vendor was a company in Australia, which in turn obtained the ventilators from a manufacturer in China. Owing to the urgency of the acquisition, the sale agreement was concluded before an actual example of the ventilators had been inspected or tested.
Mapping the biology of spinal cord injury in unprecedented detail
Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries—mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis in unprecedented detail with their open-source project 'Tabulae Paralytica'. Grégoire Courtine and his team have integrated cutting-edge cell and molecular mapping technologies with artificial intelligence to chart the complex molecular processes that unfold in each cell after spinal cord injuries (SCI).
N.C. Business Court Strengthens A Company's Ability To Assert Attorney-Client Privilege In Disputes With Officers And Directors
With its origins in the 16th century, the attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest doctrines in our common law tradition. Even so, new issues do arise, like in the North Carolina Business Court case Hosie v. 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, which recently presented two unresolved privilege issues under North Carolina law: (1) the choice of law for privilege issues and (2) who controls the privilege over corporate communications in a dispute between a company and its officers or directors.
The Fourth Circuit Court Of Appeals Enters The Cheese Wars: Determining Genericness For Trademark Registration
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit considered whether "gruyere" cheese can be registered as a trademark in the United States, or whether it is merely a generic term that is not entitled to trademark protection. In itsopinioninInterprofession du Gruyere v. U.S. Dairy Export Council, the court did not miss the opportunity for some cheesy puns. It also addressed several important issues concerning the evidence that is admissible to show genericness.
In A Win For Business, North Carolina Supreme Court Raises The Bar For Negligent Misrepresentation Claims
Plaintiffs frequently tack on negligent misrepresentation claims to ordinary business disputes. A negligent misrepresentation claim alleges that one party carelessly supplied incorrect or incomplete information on which the other party relied. In the business context, negligent misrepresentation claims often are based on statements made during contract negotiations. Under a recent North Carolina Supreme Court opinion, those claims will be easier to dispose of at the outset of a lawsuit.
Supercharging CAR-T Cells for Cancer Treatment
At EPFL's School of Engineering, Professor Li Tang's Laboratory of Biomaterials for Immunoengineering has made significant strides in cancer treatment research. In laboratory settings, this innovative CAR-T therapy has consistently eradicated cancerous tumors in mouse models. Separately, in on-going clinical trials, eleven patients seemed to achieve complete remission using this treatment, marking a success rate of 100% to date.
A micro-ring resonator with big potential
The team at EPFL’s Photonic Systems Laboratory (PHOSL) has developed a chip-scale laser source that enhances the performance of semiconductor lasers while enabling the generation of shorter wavelengths. This pioneering work, led by Professor Camille Brès and postdoctoral researcher Marco Clementi from EPFL’s School of Engineering represents a significant advance in the field of photonics, with implications for telecommunications, metrology, and other high-precision applications.
Laser additive manufacturing: Listening for defects as they happen
Researchers from EPFL have resolved a long-standing debate surrounding laser additive manufacturing processes with a pioneering approach to defect detection. The progression of laser additive manufacturing—which involves 3D printing of metallic objects using powders and lasers—has often been hindered by unexpected defects. Traditional monitoring methods, such as thermal imaging and machine learning algorithms, have shown significant limitations.
Patient perspectives on the use of indwelling pleural catheters in malignant pleural effusions
Abstract Background Indwelling pleural catheters are an effective treatment option for patients with malignant pleural effusions. Despite their popularity, there remains a paucity of data on the patient experience and key patient-centred outcomes. Objective To investigate the experience of patients receiving an indwelling pleural catheter to better inform and identify potential areas for improvement in care.
Enhancing AI robustness for more secure and reliable systems Original
By completely rethinking the way that most Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems protect against attacks, researchers at EPFL's School of Engineering have developed a new training approach to ensure that machine learning models, particularly deep neural networks, consistently perform as intended, significantly enhancing their reliability.
Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic win Western & Southern titles
Story and photos by Michael Mitchell The Cincinnati Herald Cori Dionne “CoCo” Gauff, 19, became the youngest women champion at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, in the tournament’s Women’s final this past weekend. CoCo, ranked 7th in the world, beat Karolina Muchova from (Czechia) 6-3, 6-4, becoming the only teen to win the final in the Open Era dating back 1969. Coco is from Delray Beach, Fla.
Community shows up to support music influencers and Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame
Sign up for our free newsletters and receive exceptional Cincinnati African American community coverage in your inbox. The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library, was packed with autograph seekers, wanting to meet Cincinnati’s music influencers. Hamilton County President, Alicia Reece and Cincinnati public Library Director, Paula Brehm-Heeger unveiled two commemorative posters.
“There's progress in drawing female students into engineering.”
In honor of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), find out more about five female scientists from EPFL’s School of Engineering, their research and their experiences in academia. As women continue to face unequal pay and challenging conditions throughout academia and in the general workforce, much progress is still needed to ensure equal treatment.
How the Center Enables Fascism
Judging by polls and pundit stories all week, it's over: The election was veering towards Democrats in late summer, but the favorable trends peaked too early. Dobbs looked to help Democrats bigtime, but that was then. Now voters are focused on the economy, which favors Republicans. Biden did achieve some real economic gains, but people don't seem to care. Particular races are breaking wrong. Democrats could lose both houses of Congress. But this view is vastly oversimplified.
On a mission to build a relationship with Jesus
By Pastor Michael Mitchell - Your pastor speaks Matthew 28: 16 – 20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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Women's soccer stays positive
The Lehigh women’s soccer team is staying positive and hopeful for a potential spring season. But the bitter feeling from the fall season’s cancellation is still raw for some. “It was really tough on the team when we first found out,” said junior forward and midfielder Courtney Supp. “During quarantine, we were working hard, doing workouts and trying to push each other to prepare for the fall season.” For the seniors, the cancellation was especially difficult.
Return To Never (Home Recordings 1979 - 1986 Vol 2), by His Name Is Alive
Second volume in a trilogy exploring the teenage tape experimentation of Warren Defever aka His Name Is Alive. Echo-drenched guitar instrumentals, field recordings and gorgeous ambient tones pulsate through the analogue murk, also taking in dalliances with greyscale industrial drone, musique concrète and even a burst of 4-track noise pop reminiscent of the early work of The Jesus And Mary Chain.
Paul Simon Announces Two Special Concerts on Maui August 13 and 14 To Support Biodiversity Conservation
Home » Blog » Tours and Concerts » Paul Simon Announces Two Special Concerts on Maui August 13 and 14 To Support Biodiversity Conservation Paul Simon will perform a special pair of concerts August 13 and 14 at Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion with all of the artist’s net proceeds to be donated to environmental organizations working in Hawai‘i.
Babyjake Releases Debut Single “Cigarettes on Patios”
Singer and songwriter BabyJake releases his debut single “Cigarettes On Patios” today. The Fort Meyers, FL native brings clever songcraft on his new track produced by DVLP [Eminem, Lil Wayne] and Shayon Daniels. Listen to “Cigarettes On Patios”: HERE BabyJake is the latest music artist to acquire buzz out of Ft. Myers, Florida. After realizing he no longer wanted to pursue college sports, he dropped out to focus on music.
Saban Films Takes I SEE YOU Starring Academy Award Winner Helen Hunt
Home » Blog » film » Saban Films Takes I SEE YOU Starring Academy Award Winner Helen Hunt Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Adam Randall’s (iBoy, Level Up) thriller I See You, which made its World Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this year. Starring Academy Award® Winner Helen Hunt (As Good as It Gets, Cast Away) and Jon Tenney (Legion, “Major Crimes”), the film is penned by Devon Graye.
From success to significance: Making your second half of life count [column]
The concept of living a “second half” of life is a relatively new one as our average life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century.We are now the healthiest, best- educated generation to reach midlife, and we have honed our skills, learned from our experiences and built our sphere of influence.So why do many people choose not to leverage their success into significance?One reason is that we are allured by the temptation to live our retired lives in leisure.
From success to significance: Making your second half of life count [column]
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RISE responds to Chancellor Christ's statement on Luis Mora
Editor’s Note: A version of this op-ed was previously released on RISE’s Facebook page and has been republished with permission. Chancellor Carol Christ neglected Luis Mora until enough media pressure forced her to address the issue. Since Mora’s campaign started Jan.
States Are Still Funding Higher Education Below Pre-Recession Levels
Most states have begun in the past year to restore some of the cuts they made to higher education funding after the recession hit. Eight states, though, are still cutting, and in almost all states — including those that are have boosted their support — higher education funding remains well below pre-recession levels.
Power and pride: 7 queer Jews to be reckoned with
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