UT Dallas Researchers Receive $3.7M NIH Grant to Study Brain Aging
Researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have received a $3.7 million NIH grant to expand their study on brain aging. Led by Dr. Kristen Kennedy and Dr. Karen Rodrigue, this groundbreaking research will utilize advanced 7-Tesla MRI technology to investigate cognitive and brain health across a 14-year span. The study aims to uncover metabolic factors influencing healthy aging and cognitive decline, with implications for Alzheimer’s disease and overall public health.
Researchers Develop Imager Chip Inspired by Superman’s X-Ray Vision
Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and Seoul National University have developed an imager chip inspired by Superman’s X-ray vision, set to revolutionize object detection in mobile devices. The technology, showcased in a recent study and detailed in IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, utilizes signals from 200 to 400 gigahertz for safety. Supported by Texas Instruments and Samsung, the chip offers enhanced image quality and privacy features, with future plans to visualize smaller objects from up to 5 inches away.