Researchers Determine Routes of Respiratory Infectious Disease Transmission on Aircraft

Students stationed in different zones throughout an aircraft recorded the movement of passengers using this iPad application. (Credit: Emory University)
Mar 19, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers have studied how passengers move about on aircraft to evaluate potential transmission of respiratory infections.

Researchers Determine Routes of Respiratory Infectious Disease Transmission on Aircraft

This chart shows the number of passenger contacts by row, for aisle, middle, and window seats for a flight studied by the researchers.
Mar 19, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers have studied how passengers move about on aircraft to evaluate potential transmission of respiratory infections.

New Technologies are Helping Connect and Protect the Internet of Things

New internet of things technologies are helping protect and connect electronic devices everywhere.
Apr 18, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers are creating a connected new world through the internet of things.

Remote-Control Shoots Laser at Nano-Gold to Turn on Cancer-Killing Immune Cells

Three T-cells attack a cancer cell in this artist's depiction. Source: Getty Images / rights not transferable / not a press handout
Apr 19, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
A near-infrared light, similar to that of a TV remote, combines with gold nano-particles to flip a gene switch in T-cells to hyper-activate them inside of tumors.

Severe Storms Research Center Works to Improve Tornado Warning Time

John Trostel, director of the Severe Storms Research Center (SSRC), poses with a sensor that is part of the North Georgia Lightning Mapping Array, a network of 12 such sensors located around the metropolitan Atlanta area to detect lightning that may indicate storm intensification. (Credit: Branden Camp, Georgia Tech Research Institute)
Apr 19, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
The Severe Storms Research Center is helping improve the ability to forecast tornados and other severe storms.

Researchers Chosen to Examine Antarctic Glacier at Risk of Collapsing

Icefin swimming under the sea ice near McMurdo station, Antarctica. This image was taken from the observation tube. Credit: RISEUP/J.Lawrence
Apr 30, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers will send Icefin under the ice of a remote glacier in West Antarctica.

Chemical Octopus Catches Sneaky Cancer Clues, Trace Glycoproteins

An artist's rendering of cancer cells clustering among healthy cells. Credit: iStock via rights purchase / not a press handout / not for redistribution outside Georgia Tech Generic cancer cell illustrations available at iStock/Getty Images.
May 04, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Tiny cancer signals of the glycoprotein sort evade detection, but they'll have a hard time dodging the new "chemical octopus."

Uncovering a Hidden Protein “Tail” that Puts the Brakes on Cell Signaling

Georgia Tech Associate Professor Matthew Torres and Doctoral Candidate Shilpa Choudhury are shown with images showing cells with a localized green fluorescent protein signal at the membrane. (Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech)
May 07, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers have found a "braking" mechanism in G protein signaling.

Flexible, Wearable Oral Sodium Sensor Could Help Improve Hypertension Control

The intraoral electronics with a sodium sensor is based on a breathable elastomeric membrane that resembles a dental retainer. The ultrathin device is flexible and stretchable, and can wirelessly transmit data up to 10 meters. (Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech).
May 07, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Researchers have developed a flexible, wearable sensor for measuring how much salt a person consumes.

Robot Teaches Itself How to Dress People

Left to right: Zackory Erickson, a PR2 robot, and Charlie Kemp
May 14, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
A robot at the Georgia Institute of Technology is successfully sliding hospital gowns on people's arms
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