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NSF awards funding to cross-disciplinary projects to conduct research on neural and cognitive systems

The National Science Foundation has awarded funding to 18 cross-disciplinary projects to conduct innovative research on neural and cognitive systems.

12 Sep 2018

Russian scientists develop model for predicting hand trajectories based on electrocorticograms

Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have developed a model for predicting hand movement trajectories based on cortical activity: Signals are measured directly from a human brain.

10 Sep 2018

Lecture on how healthcare technology evolves through innovation, invention, and disruption

On September 5, 2018 Professor Sebastien Ourselin, Head of the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London spoke at the 2018 FORUM Annual Lecture, 'Transforming healthcare through engineering and technology'.

10 Sep 2018

Smart technology and AI could help improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada

Smart technology and artificial intelligence could be used to improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada, write authors of a commentary in CMAJ

10 Sep 2018

Superbugs often move between humans and animals

The MRSA staphylococcus is an example of a pathogen, the likes of which are often called superbugs. These are resistant to most antibiotics and can cause serious infections.

7 Sep 2018

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

A research team led by USC scientists has developed a new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors, a potentially life-saving breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of women.

6 Sep 2018

Researchers develop fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors

Researchers from the University of Adelaide's Australian Institute for Machine Learning are developing a fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors. The program uses a unique style to focus on the affected area.

6 Sep 2018

Chalmers University professor develops new theory for origin of 'phantom limb pain'

Dr Max Ortiz Catalan of Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new theory for the origin of the mysterious condition, 'phantom limb pain'. Published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, his hypothesis builds upon his previous work on a revolutionary treatment for the condition, that uses machine learning and augmented reality.

6 Sep 2018

New approach allows connecting experienced physicians to help doctors in war zones

Purdue University researchers have developed a unique approach that allows experienced surgeons and physicians around the world to help less-experienced doctors in war zones, natural disasters and in rural areas perform complicated procedures.

6 Sep 2018

Innovative kidney matching process can improve success rates of kidney transplants

Patients with terminal kidney failure require either frequent dialysis or a new, donated kidney to survive. Donor kidneys can be found via cadavers or by finding a willing and compatible living donor - usually a family member.

6 Sep 2018

Researchers make discovery about yeast metabolism that could help drug developers

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have developed machine learning algorithms that can predict the metabolism of yeast based on its protein content.

6 Sep 2018

AI outperforms doctors at predicting risk of death in patients with heart disease

A model developed using artificial intelligence is better at predicting risk of death in patients with heart disease than models designed by medical experts, a new study from the Francis Crick Institute shows.

5 Sep 2018

Groundbreaking CURATE.AI platform halts progression of advanced cancer

A translational research team led by the National University of Singapore has harnessed CURATE.AI, a powerful artificial intelligence platform, to successfully treat a patient with advanced cancer, completely halting disease progression.

31 Aug 2018

New neural-network model discovers speech patterns indicative of depression

To diagnose depression, clinicians interview patients, asking specific questions -- about, say, past mental illnesses, lifestyle, and mood -- and identify the condition based on the patient's responses.

31 Aug 2018

NUS researchers harness AI platform to treat patient with advanced cancer

31 Aug 2018

Dendritic learning occurs much faster and in closer proximity to neurons, shows study

The brain is a complex network containing many billions of neurons. Each neuron is connected to thousands of others via links (synapses) which can be strong or weak.

30 Aug 2018

Vertex, Genomics team up to improve discovery of precision medicines

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) and Genomics plc today announced a three-year collaboration, extendable to five years, to use human genetics and machine learning to improve discovery of targets for precision medicines, and to advance understanding of the clinical impact of human genetic variation and patient stratification in diseases with significant unmet need.

30 Aug 2018

New NIMH grant to support study that uses brain imaging to diagnose suicidal thoughts

To build on a groundbreaking study that used brain imaging to identify individuals with suicidal thoughts, Carnegie Mellon University's Marcel Just and the University of Pittsburgh's David A. Brent have received a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute for Mental Health.

29 Aug 2018

Researchers develop new software to improve success rates for image guided CRT

A team of specialists from King's College London, St Thomas' Hospital, and Siemens Healthineers have recently published details of a novel approach to lead placement during image guided cardiac resynchronization therapy.

29 Aug 2018

British Heart Foundation launches unique £30 million global cardiovascular challenge

The British Heart Foundation is today launching the Big Beat Challenge, a unique research funding award that will bring together world-leading researchers and innovators to identify and solve any of the biggest problems in heart and circulatory disease.

29 Aug 2018

Artificial Intelligence News and Research

Latest Artificial Intelligence News and Research

NSF awards funding to cross-disciplinary projects to conduct research on neural and cognitive systems

Russian scientists develop model for predicting hand trajectories based on electrocorticograms

Lecture on how healthcare technology evolves through innovation, invention, and disruption

Smart technology and AI could help improve detection of sepsis in children in Canada

Superbugs often move between humans and animals

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

Researchers develop fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors

Chalmers University professor develops new theory for origin of 'phantom limb pain'

New approach allows connecting experienced physicians to help doctors in war zones

Innovative kidney matching process can improve success rates of kidney transplants

Researchers make discovery about yeast metabolism that could help drug developers

AI outperforms doctors at predicting risk of death in patients with heart disease

Groundbreaking CURATE.AI platform halts progression of advanced cancer

New neural-network model discovers speech patterns indicative of depression

NUS researchers harness AI platform to treat patient with advanced cancer

Dendritic learning occurs much faster and in closer proximity to neurons, shows study

Vertex, Genomics team up to improve discovery of precision medicines

New NIMH grant to support study that uses brain imaging to diagnose suicidal thoughts

Researchers develop new software to improve success rates for image guided CRT

British Heart Foundation launches unique £30 million global cardiovascular challenge

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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Artificial Intelligence News and Research

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Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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