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Stem cell models help determine previously unknown genetic markers of glaucoma

Stem cell models of the retina and optical nerve have been used to identify previously unknown genetic markers of glaucoma, in research jointly led by scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the University of Melbourne, and the Centre for Eye Research Australia.

9 Jun 2022

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers demonstrated that two genes, GTPase, IMAP Family Member 7 (GIMAP7), and sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1PR2), have the potential to predict severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with ~90% accuracy.

8 Jun 2022

New diagnostic procedure could help start optimal stroke treatment in a timely manner

A blood clot in the brain that blocks the supply of oxygen can cause an acute stroke. In this case, every minute counts.

8 Jun 2022

Novel approach to drug repurposing incorporates two-stage prediction and machine learning

A new study presents a novel approach to drug repurposing that incorporates two-stage prediction and machine learning.

7 Jun 2022

Immune responses may exist on a finer spectrum than previously believed

Researchers from McGill University and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) have made some surprising discoveries about our immune system.

3 Jun 2022

Computer vision tool effectively distinguishes rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis in joint tissue

A new study led by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators in New York City has found that their computer vision tool effectively distinguishes rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from osteoarthritis (OA) in joint tissue taken from patients who underwent total knee replacement (TKR).

3 Jun 2022

Differences in behavior among people with ASD are closely related to variations in brain anatomy

Differences in behavior among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are closely related to differences in neuroanatomy – the shape of a brain – a team of Boston College neuroscientists report today in the journal Science.

3 Jun 2022

A system for detecting emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

An article published in the journal Nature Medicine examines the unpredictable evolution of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

2 Jun 2022

Contrastive machine learning helps better characterize the neuroanatomical variation of ASD

Understanding brain heterogeneity in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could be pivotal to improving quality of life in affected individuals, by leading to more specific diagnoses and targeted behavioral interventions.

2 Jun 2022

Benefits and limitations of non-invasive tests for diagnosing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most prevalent chronic liver disorders worldwide and can sometimes lead to severe conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

2 Jun 2022

The effect of corticosteroids on mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Researchers assessed the impact of modern causal inference methods in estimating the effect of corticosteroids against COVID-19-related mortality.

2 Jun 2022

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Researchers hypothesized that the emergence of resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants can be anticipated by identifying possible escape mutations already present in the existing SARS-CoV-2 populations.

1 Jun 2022

Study employs eye-tracking technology to evaluate mental workload of intensive care unit nurses

The mental workload of intensive care unit nurses can successfully be evaluated using eye-movement tracking glasses.

31 May 2022

Unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee drinkers may have lower risk of death

A cohort study has found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow up period.

31 May 2022

EEG data reveals when and where odors are processed in the brain

A specially created odor delivery device, along with machine learning-based analysis of scalp-recorded electroencephalogram, has enabled researchers at the University of Tokyo to see when and where odors are processed in the brain.

29 May 2022

Analysis of social media posts reveals how people learned to cope with the pandemic

Researchers who analyzed language related to depression on social media during the pandemic say the data suggest people learned to cope as the waves wore on.

27 May 2022

Autistic adults have worse health and poorer quality healthcare

Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. Autistic individuals also report lower quality healthcare than others.

27 May 2022

FAU team receives $1 million grant to identify effective fall prevention strategies for older adults

Every second, an older person in the United States falls and injures themselves, and every 20 minutes one of them dies from the fall. More than 30 percent of adults 65 and older fall every year and 25 percent of them have moderate to severe injuries.

26 May 2022

Immunogenicity predictions reveal SARS-CoV-2 CD8+ T-cell epitopes

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified several new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) epitopes displayed on human leukocyte antigens class I (HLA-I) molecules.

26 May 2022

AI model can accurately identify patients at high risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease

A team of clinicians and scientists from Tempus and Geisinger have found that a new artificial intelligence model can accurately identify patients at increased risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease.

25 May 2022

Machine Learning News and Research

Stem cell models help determine previously unknown genetic markers of glaucoma

Research suggests two protein coding genes can predict severe COVID-19

New diagnostic procedure could help start optimal stroke treatment in a timely manner

Novel approach to drug repurposing incorporates two-stage prediction and machine learning

Immune responses may exist on a finer spectrum than previously believed

Computer vision tool effectively distinguishes rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis in joint tissue

Differences in behavior among people with ASD are closely related to variations in brain anatomy

A system for detecting emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants

Contrastive machine learning helps better characterize the neuroanatomical variation of ASD

Benefits and limitations of non-invasive tests for diagnosing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The effect of corticosteroids on mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Tracking the emergence of potential drug-resistant mutations in SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Study employs eye-tracking technology to evaluate mental workload of intensive care unit nurses

Unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee drinkers may have lower risk of death

EEG data reveals when and where odors are processed in the brain

Analysis of social media posts reveals how people learned to cope with the pandemic

Autistic adults have worse health and poorer quality healthcare

FAU team receives $1 million grant to identify effective fall prevention strategies for older adults

Immunogenicity predictions reveal SARS-CoV-2 CD8+ T-cell epitopes

AI model can accurately identify patients at high risk of undiagnosed structural heart disease

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