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Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

In a recent study, researchers created a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men that could change the treatment of male infertility and assisted reproductive technology.

14 Jun 2023

Children displayed a resilient capacity to continue playing during peak COVID-19, finds study

Children displayed a resilient capacity to continue playing during peak COVID-19, a study has found, even though their options to do so became more limited while under stay-at-home orders.

14 Jun 2023

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

A Cambridge University researcher has digitally reconstructed the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor – or hominin – for the first time, revealing a capability to stand as erect as we do today.

14 Jun 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

AI model NYUTron shows remarkable accuracy in clinical tasks using handwritten physician notes

In a recent article published in the journal Nature, researchers used unstructured clinical notes from the electronic health record (EHRs) to train NYUTron, a large language model for medical language and subsequently evaluated its ability to perform five clinical and operational predictive tasks.

13 Jun 2023

Jefferson's new series explores scientific concepts through experimental demos

Here's a question for you… Is it possible to learn key science concepts in three minutes or less? The answer: We sure hope so. The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is now offering a new playlist called "Here's a Question" as part of its long-running Frostbite Theater video series.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers test a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people with addiction, aggressive behavior

Researchers from five colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology are testing a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people struggling with alcohol/drug addiction and aggressive behavior.

12 Jun 2023

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

12 Jun 2023

Intuitive announces UK-first robotic-assisted surgery training program in partnership with Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

Intuitive has today announced that surgical trainees from across Northeast England are gaining hands-on experience of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) with da Vinci surgical systems thanks to a UK first programme designed to train the next generation of surgeons.

10 Jun 2023

Combining blood biomarkers with genomics could provide useful information about disease risk

Being to identify people at high risk of chronic disease means that they can be targeted with prevention measures before they become sick.

9 Jun 2023

New model can quickly screen large libraries of potential drug compounds

Huge libraries of drug compounds may hold potential treatments for a variety of diseases, such as cancer or heart disease.

9 Jun 2023

First-in-class drug shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder

A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid receptor shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder (CUD), a condition where a person is unable to control their cannabis use, even though it's causing problems in their lives.

8 Jun 2023

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Researchers create a diagnostic test to identify functional sperm in infertile men

Children displayed a resilient capacity to continue playing during peak COVID-19, finds study

Digitally reconstructing the missing soft tissue of an early human ancestor

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

AI model NYUTron shows remarkable accuracy in clinical tasks using handwritten physician notes

Jefferson's new series explores scientific concepts through experimental demos

Researchers test a new way to deliver mental health therapy to people with addiction, aggressive behavior

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

Intuitive announces UK-first robotic-assisted surgery training program in partnership with Newcastle Surgical Training Centre

Combining blood biomarkers with genomics could provide useful information about disease risk

New model can quickly screen large libraries of potential drug compounds

First-in-class drug shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for cannabis use disorder

Massage therapists ease the pain of hospice patients — but aren’t easy to find

Unlocking the complete potential of industrial hemp using genomics

Study reveals intricate pathway that dictates the cell’s ability to be resilient and plastic

Study shows positive effects of volunteering on the health and well-being of young people

Outsourced children's services linked to out-of-area and unstable placements of vulnerable children

Protecting the heart during menopausal transition may help protect brain health

Physical activity can help fight the excessive genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

When Spectrometry bridges the gap between Proteomics and Biology

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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