by University College London Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Large language models, a type of AI that analyzes text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. The findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast...
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Bacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics
Modified ribosomes could be a new possible mechanism of antibiotic resistancePeer-Reviewed Publication Center for Genomic Regulation image: Colourised scanning electron micrograph of Escherichia coli, grown in culture and adhered to a cover slip.view more Credit: NIAID Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published today in Nature Communications. The subtle changes...
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What to know about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis MRI
MRI is a diagnostic test that doctors use to diagnose and track the progress of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Over time, the condition causes a person to lose the ability to use their muscles, hindering their ability to walk, talk,...
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Clever ‘seeing eye’ gadget speaks the surrounds for the vision-impaired
By Ben Coxworth November 28, 2024 The Seekr can be clipped to the user’s clothing, so it takes in their view of the world Seekr View 2 Images White canes are fine for helping blind users make their way down streets and hallways, but they certainly can’t tell those users what objects, signs or scenes are...
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How to Get Zepbound: Your Guide to Getting a Zepbound Prescription
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. How we vet brands and products Zepbound (tirzepatide) is only available on prescription for people with obesity or those with overweight and a weight-related condition. Learn how to get...
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Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment
by Delthia Ricks , Medical Xpress DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto Rican heritage through a newly discovered genetic pathway, a discovery that may ultimately guide genetic counseling and treatment, scientists...
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Bringing precision medicine to psychiatry: circular RNAs as a window into the brain
Circular Genomics has created the first ever circular RNA-based test to predict a patient’s response to selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor antidepressant treatment. Produced by Depression is a debilitating disorder. Globally, around 350 million patients worldwide live with depression, and this could increase to 400 million by 2029. The current standard-of-care is a trial-and-error approach, and as...
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What’s the secret to living to 100? Centenarian stem cells could offer clues
A bank of cells from people more than 100 years old gives scientists a new resource for studying longevity. Credit: Nicolas Lambert/BELGA/AFP via Getty Scientists in Boston, Massachusetts have made reprogrammed stem cells from the blood of centenarians. They plan to share the cells with other researchers to better understand the factors that contribute to...
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Scientists identify drug-resistant bone marrow cells linked to poor outcomes in fast-growing leukemia
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanReviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc.Nov 29 2024 Study links T-ALL tumor subpopulations to treatment failure, maps healthy pediatric blood development, and identifies a potential therapy targeting drug-resistant cells. Study: A multiomic atlas identifies a treatment-resistant, bone marrow progenitor-like cell population in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Image Credit: Matt_Images / Shutterstock.com In a recent study...
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The Link Between Headaches and Contact Lenses
Posted Yesterday According to the World Health Organization (WHO), headache disorders are among the most underestimated and undertreated around the globe. Characterized as one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, these come in different types that range in frequency, intensity, and symptomatic manifestation. Some examples include migraines, cluster headaches, and tension-type headaches. In...