Genetics
At-home DNA tests just aren't that reliable, and the risks may outweigh the benefits
The field of genomic science is rapidly advancing, with commercial genetic tests becoming affordable and popular.
Nov 29, 2022
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Diabetes
Machine learning-based continuous glucose analysis shows promise for guiding personalized diabetes management
A new automatic approach of classifying raw data from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has been proven feasible and shows potential for guiding glucose management among patients with diabetes, according to a recent study ...
Aug 15, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New software aims to speed and improve identification of DNA variations that lead to cancer
For years, researchers have been trying to quickly and accurately identify the parts of DNA that lead to genetic disorders like cancer. A new software tool from researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder could improve ...
Apr 13, 2022
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Other
Documentary probing COVID source puts China lab back under spotlight
The idea that the coronavirus pandemic originated accidentally via Chinese laboratory workers has surfaced again, this time in a documentary aired by Danish TV on Thursday.
Aug 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO urges China to share raw data on early COVID cases
The WHO on Thursday urged China to share raw data from the earliest COVID-19 cases to revive the pandemic origins probe—and release information to address the controversial lab leak theory.
Aug 12, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO experts want 'more data' from China on possible early Covid cases
WHO experts told AFP in an interview Saturday they had not received access to enough raw data while in China probing the pandemic's origins, saying more was needed to detect possible early COVID cases.
Feb 13, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers simulate privacy leaks in functional genomics studies
The functional genomics field, which looks at the activities of the genome and levels of gene expression rather than particular gene mutations, generally relies on aggregating information from many samples for its statistical ...
Nov 12, 2020
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Neuroscience
Artificial intelligence identifies, locates seizures in real-time
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis' McKelvey School of Engineering have combined artificial intelligence with systems theory to develop a more efficient way to detect and accurately identify an epileptic ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Cardiology
New study adds to evidence of diabetes drug link to heart problems
A new study published by The BMJ today adds to evidence that rosiglitazone—a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—is associated with an increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure.
Feb 5, 2020
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Neuroscience
Army develops big data approach to neuroscience
A big data approach to neuroscience promises to significantly improve our understanding of the relationship between brain activity and performance.
Feb 3, 2020
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