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AI helps to fight against lung cancer

Researchers developed an AI-based approach to extract lung nodules from chest CTs, improving diagnosis accuracy and reducing false positives. The method can be integrated into existing CADe systems and accommodate new data streams, potentially increasing the five-year survival rate for lung cancer patients.

Artificial synapse for neural networks

Scientists at Stanford University and Sandia National Laboratories have developed an artificial synapse that mimics the human brain's efficient processing. This innovation could lead to the creation of more brain-like computers that can interpret visual and auditory signals with improved accuracy.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature Materials·DateFeb 21, 2017

How water gets its exceptional properties

Researchers used a new artificial neural network method to simulate the atomic interactions of water molecules, explaining its melting temperature and density maximum. The study provides insights into the unusual properties of water, which cannot be understood solely on the basis of its chemical composition.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 5, 2016

Drones learn to search forest trails for lost people

Researchers developed AI software to teach a quadrocopter to autonomously recognize and follow forest trails. The drone was able to find the correct direction in 85% of cases, outperforming humans who guessed correctly 82% of the time. This breakthrough enables drones to complement rescue teams and accelerate searches for missing people.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalIEEE Robotics and Automation Letters·DateFeb 10, 2016

Computer network rivals primate brain in object recognition

A study published in PLOS Computational Biology found that an artificial deep neural network performs as well as the primate brain at object recognition. This achievement could pave the way for significant advancements in artificial intelligence and our understanding of primate visual processing.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateDec 18, 2014

Chips that mimic the brain

Researchers developed a neuromorphic system that can carry out complex sensorimotor tasks in real time, exhibiting cognitive abilities. The system combines artificial neurons into networks that implemented neural processing modules, closely resembling mammalian brain structures.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 22, 2013

Predicting serious drug side effects before they occur

A team of researchers has developed a new model that uses artificial neural networks to predict adverse drug reactions (ADRs) among 10,000 observations with 99.87% accuracy. The technology has the potential to save lives by identifying potential ADRs at an early stage of drug development and marketing.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics·DateMar 28, 2011

Strictly ballroom analysis

Researchers developed a neural network system to classify music genres, such as cha-cha-cha, jive, and tango, with varying degrees of success. The approach combines the strengths of two existing methods and uses a neural network to analyze beat and tempo, outperforming other classification techniques.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems·DateAug 26, 2009

Sounding out heart problems automatically

Researchers have developed an analytical method using Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) to classify a wider range of heart sounds than skilled physicians can. The EMD system, trained with AI algorithms, outperforms conventional methods in identifying murmurs and other anomalies.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics·DateJul 11, 2008

Does artificial intelligence help clinicians to recognize atrophic gastritis with thyroid disease?

A study published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology found that artificial neural networks can accurately predict thyroid disease in patients with atrophic body gastritis. The analysis of 253 ABG patients revealed a high accuracy rate of 76%, correctly identifying 82% of patients with thyroid disease.

SourceWorld Journal of Gastroenterology·JournalWorld Journal of Gastroenterology·DateFeb 26, 2008

Learning to evolve: With a little help from my ancestors

A new theory proposes that learning skills, such as flying, accelerates the evolution of innate abilities in birds by creating a latent memory that reduces the need for future generations to learn. This is achieved through the use of distributed representations in neural networks, which allows for faster evolution of adaptive behaviors.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJul 30, 2007