by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 12, 2021 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Opioid receptors are proteins in the central nervous system that are targeted by opioid drugs for pain relief. There are three subtypes of opioid receptors, MOP, DOP and KOP, in addition to the opioid-related NOP receptor.
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 12, 2021 | Electronics & Semiconductors, TECHXPLORE
Semiconductor p-n junctions are boundaries between two types of semiconductors (i.e., p-type and n-type semiconductor materials). These junctions are crucial components of many modern electronic devices.
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 12, 2021 | Machine learning & AI, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
In recent years, roboticists have created a variety of systems that could eventually operate in real-world environments. As most real-world settings, particularly public spaces, are dynamic and unpredictable, to efficiently navigate these environments robots should be...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 12, 2021 | Computer Sciences, Machine learning & AI, TECHXPLORE
When machine learning algorithms and other computational tools started becoming increasingly advanced, many computer scientists set out to test their capabilities by training them to compete against humans at different games. One of the most well-known examples is...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 12, 2021 | General Physics, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Quantum Physics
Countless astrophysicists and astronomers are actively searching for unobserved celestial bodies in the universe, as detecting these bodies could improve our understanding of space and help to address unanswered astrophysical questions. Among these elusive objects are...
