AI Reveals Health Secrets Through Facial Temperature Mapping

Researchers have found that different facial temperatures correlate with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure, and these can be detected using AI with thermal cameras. They highlight the potential of this technology for promoting healthy aging by using thermal facial imaging to predict a person’s health status and biological age. The study [...]

By |2024-07-22T07:11:40+00:00July 22nd, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Breakthrough in aging research: Blocking IL-11 extends lifespan and improves health in mice

In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a team of researchers used murine models and various pharmacological and genetic approaches to examine whether pro-inflammatory signaling involving interleukin (IL)-11, which activates signaling molecules such as extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1), was negatively associated with health- and lifespan. [...]

By |2024-07-21T13:59:21+00:00July 21st, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Promise for a universal influenza vaccine: Scientists validate theory using 1918 flu virus

New research led by Oregon Health & Science University reveals a promising approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine—a so-called "one and done" vaccine that confers lifetime immunity against an evolving virus. The study, published today in the journal Nature Communications, tested an OHSU-developed vaccine platform against the virus considered most likely to trigger the [...]

By |2024-07-20T05:15:07+00:00July 20th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

New Projects Aim To Pioneer the Future of Neuroscience

One study will investigate the alterations in brain activity at the cellular level caused by psilocybin, the psychoactive substance found in “magic mushrooms.” How do neurons respond to the effects of magic mushrooms? What occurs in the brain during the perception of motion, or the recognition of grain patterns in wood? How does our [...]

By |2024-07-19T14:17:44+00:00July 19th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Decoding the Decline: Scientific Insights Into Long COVID’s Retreat

Research indicates a significant reduction in long COVID risk, largely due to vaccination and the virus’s evolution. The study analyzes data from over 441,000 veterans, showing lower rates of long COVID among vaccinated individuals compared to their unvaccinated counterparts across different COVID-19 variants. Decreased Long COVID Risk and the Role of Vaccination The risk of developing long [...]

By |2024-07-18T11:55:09+00:00July 18th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Silicon Transformed: A Breakthrough in Laser Nanofabrication

A new method enables precise nanofabrication inside silicon using spatial light modulation and laser pulses, creating advanced nanostructures for potential use in electronics and photonics. Silicon, the cornerstone of modern electronics, photovoltaics, and photonics, has traditionally been limited to surface-level nanofabrication due to the challenges posed by existing lithographic techniques. Available methods either fail [...]

By |2024-07-17T11:30:58+00:00July 17th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Caught in the actinium: New research could help design better cancer treatments

The element actinium was first discovered at the turn of the 20th century, but even now, nearly 125 years later, researchers still don't have a good grasp on the metal's chemistry. That's because actinium is only available in extremely small amounts and working with the radioactive material requires special facilities. But to improve emerging [...]

By |2024-07-17T11:21:20+00:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Innovative Light-Controlled Drugs Could Revolutionize Neuropathic Pain Treatment

A team of researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has developed light-activated derivatives of the anti-epileptic drug carbamazepine to treat neuropathic pain. Light can be harnessed to target drugs to specific body areas using photopharmacology. This technique modifies the drug’s chemical structure by incorporating a light-sensitive molecular switch, like azobenzene. As [...]

By |2024-07-15T15:14:07+00:00July 15th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Green Gold: Turning E-Waste Into a Treasure Trove of Rare Earth Metals

Scientists are developing a process inspired by nature that efficiently recovers europium from old fluorescent lamps. The approach could lead to the long-awaited recycling of rare earth metals. A small molecule that naturally serves as a binding site for metals in enzymes also proves useful for separating certain rare earth metals from each other. [...]

By |2024-07-14T15:05:11+00:00July 14th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments

Cambridge Study: AI Chatbots Have an “Empathy Gap,” and It Could Be Dangerous

A new study suggests a framework for “Child Safe AI” in response to recent incidents showing that many children perceive chatbots as quasi-human and reliable. A study has indicated that AI chatbots often exhibit an “empathy gap,” potentially causing distress or harm to young users. This highlights the pressing need for the development of [...]

By |2024-07-13T14:34:01+00:00July 13th, 2024|Categories: News|0 Comments
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