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Fat Cells Genetically Altered To Extend Lifespan and Improve Health

A study reveals that genetically altering fat cells in mice to overproduce the hormone FGF21 leads to improved metabolic health, including better blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.
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AI Tracks Facial Expressions To Support PTSD Detection in Children

A research team at the University of South Florida has developed an artificial intelligence system that analyzes children’s facial expressions to help clinicians identify PTSD and track symptom changes over time.
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Brain Scan Tool Can Predict Aging Pace and Dementia Risk

DunedinPACNI, a new tool developed by researchers from Duke University, Harvard University and the University of Otago, uses brain MRI scans to estimate a person’s pace of aging. The tool predicts future health outcomes, including dementia risk.
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AI-Assisted Technique Offers Effective, Painless Alternative for Breast Imaging

Researchers have developed a new alternative to mammography for breast imaging. The technique, photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) uses a laser-sonic scanner and machine learning to identify tumors in as little as 15 seconds.
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3D-Printed Magnetoelastic Smart Pen May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a smart, self-powered magnetoelastic pen that can help to detect the early signs of Parkinson's disease by analyzing a person's handwriting.
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AI Tool Identifies Dementia Types With 88% Accuracy

StateViewer, an AI tool, analyzes FDG-PET scans to classify nine types of dementia with 88% accuracy. Tested on over 3,600 scans, it helps clinicians diagnose dementia nearly twice as fast with three times the accuracy of traditional methods.
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AI Tool Matches Physicians in Mapping Moving Lung Tumors

The tech demonstrated the ability to automate tumor segmentation with high consistency across hospitals and scan types.
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Slowing Down the Intracellular Transport of RNA-Based Drugs Improves Efficacy

A recent study reveals that slowing down the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs can significantly enhance their effectiveness. These therapeutics are currently used to treat rare genetic diseases.
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Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Protein-Water Contributions to Drug Binding

Water molecules represent a powerful but largely underappreciated foothold in drug binding studies. See how ColdBrew can provide accurate water displacement predictions for protein structures, providing a clearer landscape for drug discovery.
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New Molecule Could Revolutionize Data Storage With Tiny, Dense Hard Drives

Researchers have developed a novel molecule capable of storing information at temperatures as cold as -173°C, opening new possibilities for ultra-dense storage systems.
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