A Reconfigurable, Nonlinear, Low-Power, VCO-Based ADC for Neural Recording Applications.

Neural recording systems play a crucial role in comprehending the intricacies of the brain and advancing treatments for neurological disorders. Within these systems, the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) serves as a fundamental component, converting the electrical signals from the brain into digital data that can be further processed and analyzed by computing units. This research introduces a novel nonlinear ADC designed specifically for spike sorting in biomedical applications.

Expanding ocean protection and peace: a window for science diplomacy in the Gulf.

The ecological state of the Persian or Arabian Gulf (hereafter 'Gulf') is in sharp decline. Calls for comprehensive ecosystem-based management approaches and transboundary conservation have gone largely unanswered, despite mounting marine threats made worse by climate change. The region's long-standing political tensions add additional complexity, especially now as some Gulf countries will soon adopt ambitious goals to protect their marine environments as part of new global environmental commitments.

Allometry, condition index and secondary production in bivalve Barbatia decussata on rocky intertidal shores in the Northern Persian Gulf, Iran.

Biological parameters including allometry, condition index and secondary production were estimated for Barbatia decussata on rocky intertidal shores in the northern Persian Gulf (Iran) between August 2011 to September 2012. Relationship between shell dimensions (length, height, width, hinge) as well as relationship between shell length and weight (total wet weight, tissue wet weight, tissue dry weight, tissue ash free dry weight, shell dry weight, shell ash free dry weight) were estimated with b (equilibrium constant) values ranging from 3.023 to 3.