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https://knowridge.com/2023/10/scientists-find-unique-brain-change-in-early-alzheimers-disease/
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A groundbreaking study, as detailed in Cell, provides unprecedented insights into the earliest molecular alterations in Alzheimer's disease. Spearheaded by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, this research, utilizing rare live brain tissue samples from 52 patients, has revealed cellular changes unique to initial Alzheimer's stages, a pivotal step to devising early treatments.
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https://phys.org/news/2024-01-microtexturing-soft-materials-aqueous-microfoulants.html
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by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Phys.org






Microfoulant dynamics under shear-driven water flow. Bottom-view image sequence showing calcium carbonate crystallites on (A) uncoated glass, (B) 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/1/34
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1. IntroductionCrohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [1]. The global prevalence of IBD has risen from 79.5 per 100,000 in 1990 to 84.3 per 100,000 in 2017 [2]. This increase has been seen largely in newly industrialising...
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https://phys.org/news/2024-01-conditions-maximizing-quantum-entanglement.html
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by José Tadeu Arantes, FAPESP


Entanglement is a property of quantum physics that is manifested when two or more systems interact in such a way that their quantum states cannot be described independently. In the terminology of quantum physics,...
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https://www.finsmes.com/2024/01/robin-ai-raises-26m-in-series-b-funding.html
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Robin AI, a London, UK-based provider of an AI-powered legal copilot, raised $26M in Series B funding.
The round was led by Temasek. Other investors included QuantumLight, Plural and AFG Partners.
The company intends to use the funds to expand its team on the ground in the US where three quarters...
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https://lifeboat.com/blog/2023/12/unlocking-the-human-genome-innovative-machine-learning-tool-predicts-functional-consequences-of-genetic-variants
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In a novel study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have introduced LoGoFunc, an advanced computational tool that predicts pathogenic gain and loss-of-function variants across the genome. Unlike current methods that predominantly focus on loss of function, LoGoFunc distinguishes among different types of harmful mutations, offering potentially valuable insights into diverse disease outcomes.
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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1297155/full
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally. It is characterized by continuous sadness, anhedonia, and changes in appetite or weight. Additionally, individuals with MDD may experience sleep disruptions, feelings of worthlessness,...
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https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/18/6548
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1. IntroductionThe β-glucosidase is known to get involved in the regulation of several biological processes, including, but not limited to, the immune system, biological transformations, and the catabolism of glucosidase in the human tissues. This enzyme has the capacity to convert various...
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-rna-sequencing-analysis-yield-diagnosis.html
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by Elsevier


Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, representing more than 30% of all pediatric cases. A pilot study in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics confirms the feasibility of implementing an RNA sequencing analysis (RNA-Seq) workflow for...
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https://neurosciencenews.com/epilepsy-stem-cells-23703/
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Summary: Researchers embarked on a groundbreaking clinical trial involving the injection of regenerative cells into the brain to treat epileptic seizures.This experimental therapy, called NRTX-1001, has the potential to offer drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy patients a non-destructive cure...
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https://greatist.com/crohns/how-much-do-you-know-about-your-crohns-diagnosis
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Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. Common symptoms include:. These symptoms can greatly affect your quality of life. But various treatments and lifestyle changes can help you manage this type of IBD and reduce flares. Take our pop quiz on Crohn's to test your knowledge of symptoms, care for Crohn'common misconceptions, and more.
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https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/news/beacon-therapeutics-enters-gene-therapy-arena-with-120m-launch/
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Beacon Therapeutics has kickstarted its entry into the gene therapy field with a $120m Series A financing.
The British investment trust Syncona Limited launched the new ophthalmic gene therapy company by combining Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation's (AGTC's) late-stage X-linked retinitis...
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https://www.sciencealert.com/adhds-genetic-mystery-unraveled-single-variations-may-explain-half-of-inheritance
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While more of us are being diagnosed with ADHD than ever, there's still so much we don't understand about the biological mechanisms behind the differences we experience. To begin with, no consistent set of responsible genes has even been identified.Incredibly, a new study now suggests up to half...
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https://lifeboat.com/blog/2023/06/sony-announces-venture-into-quantum-computing-via-uk-firm-quantum-motion
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The Japanese electronics giant Sony has announced its first steps into quantum computing by joining other investment groups in a £42m venture in the UK quantum computing firm Quantum Motion. The move by the investment arm of Sony aims to boost the company's expertise in silicon quantum chip development as well as to assist in a potential quantum computer roll-out onto the Japanese market.
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https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-outlook-for-desk-top-quantum-computers/29682?rsst2id=1%2C4%2C8
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Quantum computers have the potential to tackle problems it would take classical computers trillions of years to solve. Most quantum computer designs depend on cooling the hardware to extreme temperatures well below -200 degrees Celsius. However, in recent years the technology for desktop quantum computing has begun to advance.
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https://www.startribune.com/russia-fires-genetics-institute-head-who-claimed-humans-once-lived-for-900-years/600338490/
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MOSCOW — Russia's science and higher education ministry has dismissed the head of a prestigious genetics institute who sparked controversy by contending that humans once lived for centuries and that the shorter lives of modern humans are due to their ancestors' sins, state news agency RIA-Novosti said Thursday.
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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/08/pregnancy-complication-tests-noninvasive/675147/
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This article was originally published by Knowable Magazine.For expectant parents, pregnancy can be a time filled with joyful anticipation: hearing the beating of a tiny heart, watching the fetus wiggling through the black-and-white blur of an ultrasound, feeling the jostling of a little being in...
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https://www.theguardian.com/global/2023/dec/13/us-petition-ban-weedkiller-glyphosate-harmful-chemicals-cancer
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Citing new scientific research, a coalition of farm worker, public health and environmental advocates on Wednesday filed a legal petition with US regulators demanding they immediately suspend authorization for the controversial weed-killing chemical called glyphosate.The petition, filed with the...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/04/133_349684.html
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China hopes to keep OLED tools working within its OLED ecosystem ahead of possible US export controls: experts By Kim Yoo-chulThe United States has implemented unprecedented initiatives in semiconductor policy over the last few years, identifying computer chips as the most crucial element of Washington's rivalry with Beijing.But the steps Washington has taken to keep China's technological development in check could expand as the Joe Biden administration is eyeing the Asian giant's display industry as the next possible target, two sources contacted by The Korea Times said.Because the U.semiconductor production chain is based off shore, Washington asked its allies including Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Netherlands to stand together to stay ahead of Beijing in manufacturing advanced semiconductors as China makes rapid progress in defense and technological innovations.Semiconductors are essential for artificial intelligence, microelectronics, quantum computing, hypersonic technology, machine learning and data science, which are identified by Washington as strategically important for national security.
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https://hospitalitytech.com/transforming-hospitality-tech-managing-directors-quest
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When Vaughn Davis, Managing Director, of the Dream Hollywood hotel began his career in hospitality (circa 2010), he wanted to ensure his guests experienced a seamless technology transition between their at-home and guestroom experience. "If a hotel feels antiquated, it makes it challenging for...
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https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/food-drink/a27434076/artificial-intelligence-whisky/
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But robots aren’t stealing master blenders’ jobs … yet.
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(Nanowerk News) Organic chemistry researchers at Flinders University have 'struck gold' by discovering a new way to make 'green' polymers from low-cost building blocks with just a small amount of electricity. The reaction is fast and occurs at room temperature. No hazardous chemical initiators are required - just electricity, with many potential uses including in gold mining and recycling e-waste, an interdisciplinary team reveal in an article just published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society ("Electrochemical synthesis of poly(trisulfides)").