Technology
Using Home-care Robots to Empower Senior Citizens
Advances in medicine have led to an increase in human longevity. Estimates suggest that by 2030, one in every six individuals globally will be aged…
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Health
Treatment for Obese Children has Long-term Effects
When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is…
Technology
Creating Medical Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Reinforcement Learning, an artificial intelligence approach, has the potential to guide physicians in designing sequential treatment strategies for better patient outcomes but requires significant improvements…
Health
Muscle Mass and Strength can be increased by Electrifying your Workout
If building strength and muscle mass is part of your New Year’s Resolution, you may want to add a new routine to your workout. Neuromuscular…
Technology
A Laser-based Artificial Neuron can quickly replicate the actions of Nerve Cells
Researchers have developed a laser-based artificial neuron that fully emulates the functions, dynamics and information processing of a biological graded neuron. With a signal processing…
Health
Weight Loss App that monitors Meal Protein and Fiber Content
Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team at the University…
Psychology
Depression-induced Carbohydrate Cravings
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn…
Neuroscience
Scientists find a Brain Mechanism that allows Humans to Overcome Fear
Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published today in…
Physics
Including Bridges to make Quantum Networks more Stable
While entangled photons hold incredible promise for quantum computing and communications, they have a major inherent disadvantage. After one use, they simply disappear. In a…
Biology
Exploring the Significance of Y Chromosomal Genes in Male Fertility in Mice
Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research…
Technology
Algorithms enhance Medical Image analysis through Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and…
Neuroscience
Advancements and Problems in Brain Implants
In a paper recently published in the leading journal The Lancet Digital Health, a scientific team led by Stanisa Raspopovic from MedUni Vienna looks at the…
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