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A New, Refined Method for Analyzing Brain Signals
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have introduced a new, refined method for analyzing brain signals, enhancing our understanding of brain functionality.
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AI Can Now Predict the Taste of Beer
Researchers from the Leuven Institute for Beer Research in Belgium have developed AI models that can predict how a beer will taste based on its chemical makeup.
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Breaking Barriers: The Challenges Faced by 6 Biotech Start-Ups in 2024
At the European Laboratory Research and Innovation Group’s (ELRIG) Research and Innovation 2024 event, we asked a selection of start-up companies in the biotech space the same question: what are the key challenges you currently face?
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AI Tool Maps Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Soft tissue sarcomas are rare and difficult to treat. Machine-learning tools designed at Stanford Medicine uncover distinct cellular communities that correlate with prognosis, immunotherapy success.
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AI Model Can Design Millions of New Superbug-Fighting Antibiotics
The spread of drug-resistant bacteria has created an urgent need for new antibiotics. Researchers report that they have developed a new generative AI model that can design new antibiotics to stop the spread of one of the world’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Molecular Links Between ALS and FTLD Cognitive Disorders Exposed
Gene expression patterns in the brain’s motor and frontal cortex reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities between ALS and FTLD that could be targeted for potential treatment.
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Stem Cell Model Sheds Light on the Nuances of Early Development Gastrulation
Observing the molecular underpinnings of gastrulation would go a long way toward helping scientists prevent miscarriages and developmental disorders.
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How Neighboring Synapses Help Shape Learning and Memory
Researchers have developed a new model that provides a holistic view of how our brain manages to learn quickly and forms stable, long-lasting memories.
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Testing London’s Water for PFAS
This World Water Day, we hear from a project testing London's tap water for forever chemicals.
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New Route to Recyclable Polymers From Plants
Researchers have developed a versatile method to make a variety of polymers from chemicals derived from plant cellulose, which can be fully recycled.
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