Basketball is similar to many other areas of life. For instance, would you try fixing a car's engine if you didn't know how to do it? Along the same lines,…
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AI technique that predicts cell growth could someday diagnose cancer or develop new drugs
Machine learning technologies are everywhere. They're used by search engines, social media, and even in online banking. But one area that this technology is still emerging is medicine. Machine learning…
Point of care testing can improve the detection and treatment of influenza
Southampton-led research has shown that implementing point-of-care testing in hospitals to diagnose influenza can lead to better treatment and faster recovery for patients. The researchers are now calling for routine…
The brain pulsates differently in people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Oulu have developed a new method for detecting changes in the brain's cleaning system. The study showed that in patients with Alzheimer's disease, pulsations in…
Cleaning system of the brain captured in 3-D footage
All biological activity in the body produces waste that needs to be removed. This is also true for the brain. Previous research has shown that mouse brains have their own…
Cytoplasmic traffic jam disrupts sleep-wake cycles
KAIST mathematicians and their collaborators at Florida State University have identified the principle of how aging and diseases like dementia and obesity cause sleep disorders. A combination of mathematical modeling…
Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care reduces maternal anxiety and supports the mother-infant relationship
Premature births are stressful experiences that increase the risk of anxiety for mothers and may hinder the development of interaction between mother and infant. A new study indicates that the…
Why living in the future, rather than the past, is key to coping with lockdowns – new research
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tough year for people across the globe, with billions facing at least one lockdown. And it's not over—there may be further lockdowns needed in…