Researchers wanted to understand how the brain's network changes affect seizure relapse when people stop taking their seizure medication. They looked at 24 people who stayed seizure-free (SF-group), 22 who had seizures again (SR-group), and 46 healthy individuals (Control group). They used brain sca
Researchers have been using special maps called saliency maps to understand why certain AI models make specific decisions about glaucoma. They trained these AI models, called convolutional neural networks, to diagnose glaucoma using pictures of the eye's fundus, which is the inner lining of the eye.
Imagine California's wildfire season happening in January. That's what's going on right now in Los Angeles County and nearby areas. The biggest blaze is in Pacific Palisades, destroying houses and racing across the landscape. These fires are being tracked by scientists using maps and charts, but hig
Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, agrees with other AI experts: we’ve practically run out of real-world data to train AI models. He commented during a livestream with Mark Penn, "We’ve used up basically all the knowledge humans have created to train AI. " This’s a significant shift that happened just last
Imagine you're trying to pinpoint exactly when a stock market bubble bursts or recovers. This new study builds on an earlier model by adding a fourth stage, where the market goes through a unit root process after recovering. The key here is that this model helps us accurately estimate those critical
Ever wondered how something tiny like a metal-organic framework (MOF) can help deliver life-changing medicines into cells? Let's dive into the fascinating world of ZIF-8, a special type of MOF that's got scientists excited. ZIF-8 is like a tiny, porous sponge with unique physical and chemical prope
Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza
Ever wondered how breast cancer patients and survivors use the internet to find health information? A recent review has dug into this topic to give us a clear picture. The study found that many people turn to the web to learn about their condition, treatments, and support options. But it also highli
Imagine if scientists created life that could make us all sick. Sound far-fetched? Well, that's what some experts are warning about with "mirror bacteria. " These are not just any bacteria. They are made differently, using right-handed amino acids instead of the usual left-handed ones. Scientists fi
Balance training is getting a lot of attention these days, especially when it comes to older adults. Scientists are looking into how we can help seniors stay steady on their feet, but there's a problem. Despite all the effort, the way these studies are done isn't always great, and the results aren't
