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Chromosomal Breakage, Caused by a Virus, May Lead to Cancer

The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus targets “fragile DNA,” triggering dysfunction that is associated with a variety of cancers.
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Colon Cancer Survival and Therapy Response Predicted by AI

A new artificial intelligence model could bring clarity to doctors delivering prognoses and deciding on treatments for patients with colorectal cancer
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Hormone Doses in Contraceptives Could Be Reduced by As Much As 92%

A new study has used computer modeling to explore how exogenous hormones – such as those included in hormonal contraceptives – impact the body’s own hormone levels and menstrual cycle. Using this model, the research team behind the study suggests that the dose of exogenous hormones used in contraceptives could be reduced by up to 92% in some cases.
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AI Can Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s in Speech Patterns, Study Shows

O’Donnell Brain Institute researcher says findings may lead to a simple screening test for early detection of cognitive impairment.
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Stability and Solubility of De Novo Proteins Compared to Computer-Generated Proteins

A team of researchers have, for the first time, carried out experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins as regards their stability and solubility – and have been able to demonstrate small but significant differences between them.
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An Unexpected Culprit of Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions Identified

Researchers analyzed satellite remote sensing data from the European Space Agency and released results showing that food processing facilities and high-rise apartments that are 10 stories or higher are significant sources of NO2 emissions.
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Deep Learning Reveals Important Determinants of River Oxygen Levels

Using a deep learning model, researchers have discovered that temperature has the biggest impact on oxygen concentration in rivers.
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Music Created With AI Is Inferior to Human-Composed Music

Current music produced by AI algorithms has been shown to be inferior in terms of stylistic success, melody, harmony and rhythm in a new study from the University of York.
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New Type of Friction Identified in Proteins

Researchers have identified a new type of friction present in proteins that is dependent on direction.
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ChatGPT for Proteins Predicts Structure

A new artificial intelligence tool can predict the functions of enzymes based on their amino acid sequences, even when the enzymes are unstudied or poorly understood.
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