Medical research
Mouse-human comparison reveals unexpected functions of the thalamus
Researchers have recreated the brain functions of mice and humans using computers. Artificial intelligences could learn from this.
Oct 4, 2022
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PLoS Computational Biology
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A new strategy for pooling COVID-19 tests to detect outbreaks early
Researchers have proposed a new quantitative strategy for pooling COVID-19 tests in order to monitor spread and detect outbreaks early within closed communities, such as nursing homes or universities. Vincent Brault of Université ...
Mar 4, 2021
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Medical research
First study to use AI to find indicators of pain in patients' vital signs data
A research team led by Northwestern University faculty and alumni has found it's possible to understand a patient's pain level by examining data from vital signs.
Mar 11, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Shifting protein networks in breast cancer may alter gene function
A given gene may perform a different function in breast cancer cells than in healthy cells due to changes in networks of interacting proteins, according to a new study published in PLOS Computational Biology.
Nov 30, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
A deep-dive into the impact of arthritis drugs on gene expression
A new computational framework has revealed key differences between four rheumatoid arthritis medications and their impact on biological pathways in mice. Niki Karagianni of Biomedcode Hellas SA, Greece, and colleagues present ...
May 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People pay more attention to stimuli they associate with danger
A new analysis of how people prioritize their attention when determining safety and danger in busy settings, such as crossing a road, suggests that a person will pay more attention to something if they learn it is associated ...
Oct 10, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
IBM research breakthrough helps public health officials improve food safety
IBM today announced a first-of-a-kind system that is designed to help food retailers, distributors and public health officials predict the most likely contaminated food sources and accelerate the investigation of food-borne ...
Jul 4, 2014
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Immunology
Biomedical engineers unveil the dynamics of maternal immune responses
Sepideh Dolatshahi, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, is spearheading an exploration of systems immunology in its crucial development phase—during pregnancy.
Dec 16, 2023
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Medical research
Many medications affect more than one target in the body: Some drug designers are embracing the 'side effects'
Drugs don't always behave exactly as expected. While researchers may develop a drug to perform one specific function that's perhaps tailored to work for a specific genetic profile, sometimes the drug might perform several ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Neuroscience
What if we could record and rewind our thoughts?
Scientific discoveries that involve humans interfacing with machines can evoke reactions of fear and wonder. Quite often, these feelings are epitomized through works of science fiction. Think Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein," ...
Feb 17, 2016
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