Dr. Karen Rodrigue (left) and Dr. Kristen Kennedy will use 7-Tesla imaging to measure myelin levels, cortical thickness and neurochemical molecular and cellular brain signatures. [Photo: UTD]
UTD psychology professors Karen Rodrigue and Kristen Kennedy will use one of the most powerful imaging machines in existence—the 24-ton 7-Tesla magnetic resonance scanner—to identify the major brain differences between younger and older adults.
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also read about how an SMU professor and students from Garland High School are using smartphone data to monitor a local bridge’s health.
Irving-based Celanese Corp., a specialty materials and chemical company, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based VIGOR Precision Ltd., a manufacturer of plastic gears, to develop lightweight plastic joints for humanoid robots....
Irving-based Celanese Corp., a specialty materials and chemical company, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based VIGOR Precision Ltd., a manufacturer of plastic gears, to develop lightweight plastic joints for humanoid robots....