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4 accepted record(s) published
July 2026 · Scripps Research

Autologous iPSC-derived dopamine neuron precursor transplantation

PASSregenerative medicine

This event marks a significant transition in regenerative medicine from theoretical models to clinical reality, providing primary evidence that personalized, autologous stem cell-derived therapies can be safely and feasibly applied to complex neurodegenerative diseases in humans.

14 April 2026 · IonQ

Trapped-ion quantum computing / Photonic interconnects

PASSquantum computing

This development is a critical prerequisite for the 'quantum internet' and modular quantum computing. By breaking the physical size limits of a single chip through remote entanglement, it enables the scaling of quantum computational power via distributed, networked architectures.

15 March 2026 · Quantum Computing Inc. and Ciena

Quantum-secured communications architecture

PASSquantum computing

This milestone demonstrates the practical convergence of quantum security (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with existing high-speed optical networking infrastructure (Ciena Waveserver), marking a step toward preparing real-world networks for the quantum era.

2 April 2026 · Epia Neuro

Implantable Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

PASSbrain-computer interfaces

The development of BCIs capable of inducing neuroplasticity to 'rewire' the brain after injury is a significant step towards the science-fiction concept of neural repair and cybernetic enhancement of biological functions.