Machine Learning Helps Identify Autism Blood Biomarkers
NewsUsing machine learning tools to analyze hundreds of proteins, UT Southwestern researchers have identified a group of biomarkers in blood that could lead to an earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, in turn, more effective therapies sooner.
Artificial Pancreas Upgraded With AI Algorithm
NewsDiabetes is a permanent condition that requires lifetime care, and the incidence is rising. To help manage it, an artificial pancreas system can be utilized which has been upgraded with an AI algorithm. The system automatically measures blood sugar levels to infuse the appropriate amount of insulin into the blood.
Read moreResearchers Eavesdrop on Cellular Conversations
NewsAn interdisciplinary team of biologists and mathematicians has developed a new tool to help decipher the language cells use to communicate with one another.
AI Could Confuse Chess Chat for Racist Rants
NewsSocial media talk about game-piece colors could lead to misunderstandings, at least for hate-speech detection software.
Read moreDisease-Sniffing Detector Rivals a Dog's Nose
NewsTrained dogs can detect cancer and other diseases by smell. A miniaturized detector can analyze trace molecules to mimic the process.
Scientists Extract and Sequence Million-Year-Old Mammoth DNA
NewsA team of 22 researchers from nine countries – led by the Centre for Palaeogenetics (CPG) – has sequenced ancient DNA from the remains of three different mammoth species excavated in the Siberian permafrost. This is the oldest DNA to have been sequenced in the history of science. The study findings are published in the journal Nature.
Read moreWhy Are Some Coronavirus Strains More Infectious Than Others?
ArticleWhat makes one coronavirus more infectious than the other? The lab of or Dr Mahmoud Moradi at the University of Arkansas has used molecular simulations, performed at the Texas Advanced Computing Center and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, to investigate this question.
Teach Me in 10
ArticleAt Technology Networks we understand the importance of time. That's why we've launched Teach Me in 10 a video series that challenges scientists to present and summarize their research area, a scientific concept, or technology in ten minutes or less.
Read moreThe Coronavirus Pandemic
ArticleOn December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGas Chromatography
ArticleIn this article, we bring together resources from the across the site on gas chromatography, how it works, its pairing with downstream techniques and what its applications are.
Read moreWhat Is Data Compliance?
ArticleIn the old days, running a lab and organizing your data involved a lot of lab books and spreadsheets. These days, the regulations around storing and managing data are increasing and becoming more complex. If you’re wondering whether your lab is data compliant or worrying what you can do about it, this guide will help you understand what you need to get started.
A Workforce in Crisis: Combating Healthcare Staff Shortages
ArticleAgainst the backdrop of a growing demand for healthcare and shrinking healthcare budgets, staff shortages are widespread within health systems across all disciplines. Here, two solutions are highlighted that have been widely discussed to date.
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