More than 50% of people with diabetes develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which causes painful sensations like burning, tingling, or shooting pains. The brain and spinal cord can also contribute to pain, as their pain-blocking systems are less effective in people with diabetes.
Researchers at NUS create Lytic Selection and Evolution (LySE) platform, harnessing modified bacteriophage to rapidly create and test genetic changes. After five cycles, plastic degradation improved by over 50%, demonstrating a faster and more controllable method for training bacteria to consume plastics.
A new study highlights the importance of involving older people in technology design to ensure devices are useful, respectful, and culturally appropriate. Co-design helps build trust and ensures technologies support older people's autonomy and dignity.
A new approach has been proposed to address the problem of overconfidence in AI, enabling it to recognize situations involving unfamiliar or unseen knowledge. By incorporating key principles of brain development, AI can develop the ability to distinguish 'what it knows' from 'what it does not know', a crucial step towards meta-cognition.
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a digital twin tool that uses AI and laser mapping to test different management strategies in simulated pine forests. The tool predicts trunk diameter and volume with high accuracy, enabling targeted treatments to minimize waste and bolster financial returns.
A long-term MRI study finds that lower accumulation of visceral fat is associated with preservation of key brain structures, better cognitive performance, and slower brain atrophy. The study suggests that glucose control and insulin sensitivity mediate the relationship between abdominal fat and brain aging.
A new method for measuring homogeneity in transparent cylindrical materials has been developed, allowing for non-destructive inspection without slicing. This approach significantly reduces costs and improves quality control, making it suitable for industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and medical imaging.
A team of scientists developed a wafer-level-manufactured meta-aspheric lens that achieves simultaneous wide field-of-view, ultrathin form factor, and high imaging quality. The design enables compact near-infrared imaging systems with robust performance in eye tracking, blood vessel imaging, and computational pixel super-resolution tasks.
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that low doses of endoxifen reduce breast density to the same extent as tamoxifen without causing severe side effects. The results suggest a lower dose may be sufficient for therapeutic effect while being better tolerated.
Creatine supplementation has been shown to increase muscle energy and improve cognitive function, particularly in populations with lower baseline creatine levels. Emerging evidence also explores its potential therapeutic applications for conditions like Parkinson's disease and menopause-related muscle loss.