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Brain-Like Computing Device Simulates Human Learning
News Apr 30, 2021Researchers have developed and conditioned a brain-like computing device to associate light with pressure.
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Algorithm Developed To Diagnose Dementia
News Apr 30, 2021A team of researchers has developed a new algorithm for the diagnostics of dementia. The new approach is based on the measurement of blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers.
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Mobile App Tracks Toddlers' Eyes To Predict Autism Diagnosis
News Apr 29, 2021A mobile app was successful at distinguishing toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from typically developing toddlers based on their eye movements while watching videos.
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SARS-CoV-2 Makes Sacrifices To Escape Antibodies
News Apr 28, 2021Researchers have used computer modeling to reveal that one of the three mutations that make SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 different from the original reduces the virus’ binding to human cells but potentially allows it to escape some antibodies.
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This Computer Tool Predicts the Pronunciation of Lost Words
News Apr 28, 2021A new linguistic experiment uses computer-assisted techniques for historical language comparison to show how scholars can predict pronunciations of undocumented words.
Loneliness Among Middle-Aged Men Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
News Apr 28, 2021A longitudinal study has shown that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer.
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Can Blue Light Filters Really Help You Sleep Better?
News Apr 27, 2021Night Shift is an iPhone feature that adjusts the screen colors to reduce blue light emission. A new study challenges the premise made by phone manufacturers and found that the Night Shift functionality does not actually improve sleep.
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Study Evaluates Genetic Health of the Sumatran Rhinoceros
News Apr 27, 2021A study has shown that the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhinoceros display surprisingly low levels of inbreeding.
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Innovative COVID-19 Test Pairs Mass Spectrometry With Machine Learning
News Apr 27, 2021The novel test detects SARS-CoV-2 with an accuracy that matches or outperforms many of the current COVID-19 screening tests. The new testing method may allow for the rapid screening of large numbers of individuals for businesses, schools, venues and other large facilities.
Team Discovers How the Signaling Molecule SHP2 Triggers Cancer
News Apr 26, 2021Researchers have produced a new model for the activation of SHP2, an enzyme that can play a role in some cancers. This model could lead to the development of more targeted therapeutics.
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