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Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests

Researchers used machine learning to create highly detailed maps of individual trees, providing valuable information for conservation efforts and ecological projects. The algorithm achieved high accuracy in classifying common tree species, with strengths shown in areas with open space and lower species diversity.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 16, 2024

Unraveling disease patterns in older adults starting long-term care in Japan and their future health outcomes

Researchers identified six clinical subtypes in older adults starting long-term care in Japan, including cardiac disease, respiratory disease/cancer, and insulin-dependent diabetes, which incur higher mortality risks and worsen care needs. These findings can inform optimal interventions for each subtype and influence healthcare policy.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalScientific Reports·DateJul 12, 2024

Neural networks made of light

Researchers at Max Planck Institute propose a new method for implementing neural networks with optical systems, which could lead to faster and more energy-efficient alternatives. The approach allows for parallel computations in high speeds limited by the speed of light, and can be applied to various physically different systems.

SourceMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 12, 2024

‘Check out’ that power

The Grid Event Signature Library provides an online collection of anonymized datasets containing waveforms, enabling utilities and research institutions to understand the increasingly complex grid. Machine learning can be trained to recognize waveforms that provide early warnings of equipment malfunction, preventing blackouts and damage.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024

Researchers develop an AI model that predicts Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy survival

A UCLA-led team created a machine-learning model that can accurately predict short-term CRRT survival, providing a data-driven tool for clinical decision-making. The study aims to improve patient outcomes and resource use by serving as a basis for future clinical trials.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 10, 2024

Machine learning models could enable earlier identification of at-risk children, aiding social workers and potentially improving outcomes, per Danish study of more than 100,000 children

A Danish study of over 100,000 children used machine learning to identify at-risk kids earlier, potentially improving child maltreatment detection and social worker decision-making. The findings suggest that predictive risk models could enhance outcomes for these vulnerable children.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJul 10, 2024

AI able to identify drug-resistant typhoid-like infection from microscopy images in matter of hours

Researchers at University of Cambridge developed machine-learning tool to identify drug-resistant Salmonella Typhimurium bacteria from microscopy images. The algorithm correctly predicted resistance or susceptibility without culturing the bacteria, reducing diagnosis time from days to hours.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 8, 2024

Research spotlight: Machine learning helps identify patients at varying levels of risk for opioid use disorder

A study published in JMIR Medical Informatics found that machine learning can accurately classify patients into differing levels of opioid use disorder (OUD) risk, demonstrating substantial agreement with clinicians' reviews. The research suggests that this technology can enhance personalized and safer care for patients early in opioid...

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalJMIR Medical Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 8, 2024

New AI approach optimizes antibody drugs

A new machine learning-based method uses 3D structure of protein backbone with large language models to predict molecular changes that lead to better antibody drugs. The approach resulted in a 25-fold improvement against a virus, outperforming traditional methods that rely on generating huge amounts of data about protein sequences.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateJul 4, 2024

Deep machine-learning speeds assessment of fruit fly heart aging and disease, a model for human disease

Researchers at UAB have developed a method to assess cardiac dynamics in fruit flies using deep learning and high-speed video microscopy. The study uses this approach to analyze the effects of aging and dilated cardiomyopathy on heart function, with potential applications for human cardiovascular research.

SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 3, 2024

Mount Sinai researchers unveil comprehensive youth diabetes dataset and interactive portal to boost research and prevention strategies

The Mount Sinai researchers have developed a comprehensive epidemiological dataset for youth diabetes and prediabetes research, derived from NHANES data collected from 1999 to 2018. The newly launched POND portal aims to facilitate an understanding of factors that may influence youth diabetes risk.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalJMIR Public Health and Surveillance·DateJul 2, 2024

New AI framework enhances emotion analysis

A Chinese research team introduced a novel two-stage framework using stacked transformers for multimodal sentiment analysis, improving the analysis of emotions expressed through modality combinations. The framework was tested on three open datasets and performed better than or as well as benchmark models.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateJun 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence predicts upper secondary education dropout as early as the end of primary school

Researchers developed machine learning models predicting upper secondary education dropout from kindergarten age, using a 13-year longitudinal dataset. The study marks an advancement in early automatic classification, potentially leading to transformative changes in educational systems and policies.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 25, 2024

Researchers engineer AI path to prevent power outages

University of Texas at Dallas researchers develop AI model that can automatically reroute electricity in milliseconds to prevent power outages. The system uses machine learning to map complex relationships between entities in a power distribution network, enabling faster response times than human-controlled processes.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2024

How can AI cope with changing categories?

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have discovered a new scaling law that governs how artificial neural networks handle an increasing number of categories for identification. This law reveals how the identification error rate increases with the number of required recognizable objects, impacting AI latency and efficiency.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalPhysica A Statistical Mechanics and its Applications·DateJun 20, 2024

Can AI learn like us?

Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory designed a new way for AI algorithms to move and process data more efficiently, inspired by the human brain. This design allows individual AI neurons to receive feedback and adjust on the fly, processing data in real-time.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalFrontiers in Computational Neuroscience·DateJun 20, 2024

New AI tool for rapid and cost-effective drug discovery

PSICHIC uses sequence data and AI to decode protein-molecule interactions with state-of-the-art accuracy, eliminating costly processes like 3D structures. The tool effectively screens new drug candidates and performs selectivity profiling, offering a more efficient and reliable approach to drug discovery.

SourceMonash University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 19, 2024

New screening tool could improve the survival rate of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma from 20% to 90%

A new machine-learning model using serum fusion-gene levels predicts HCC with an accuracy of 83-91%, significantly improving upon current biomarkers like serum alpha-fetal protein. This breakthrough tool may help identify patients at risk and monitor cancer recurrence, leading to improved survival rates.

SourceElsevier·JournalAmerican Journal Of Pathology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 17, 2024

Simplicity versus adaptability: Understanding the balance between habitual and goal-directed behaviors

A new study on learning has provided insights into the balance between habitual and goal-directed behaviors, with implications for AI development. The research suggests that a balance between these two types of behavior is necessary for efficient and adaptable decision-making in AI systems.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 16, 2024

In brief: Multi-omics analysis identifies molecularly defined Alzheimer’s disease subtypes

Researchers used machine learning to integrate high-throughput transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, and lipidomic profiles to identify four distinct molecular profiles of Alzheimer's Disease. These profiles were associated with varying levels of cognitive function and neuropathological features.

SourceBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 14, 2024

AI can help doctors make better decisions and save lives

A recent study published in Critical Care Medicine found that real-time machine learning alerts significantly improved patient outcomes by predicting clinical deterioration. The study showed that patients who received AI-generated alerts were 43% more likely to have their care escalated and had a lower risk of death.

SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalCritical Care Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 13, 2024

New way to spot beetle-killed spruce can help forest, wildfire managers

A new machine-learning system can automatically produce detailed maps from satellite data to show locations of likely beetle-killed spruce trees in Alaska. This helps forestry and wildfire managers make critical decisions as the beetle infestation spreads, affecting approximately 2 million acres across Southcentral Alaska.

SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks·JournalISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing·DateJun 12, 2024

New study shows the power of social connections to predict hit songs

Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub analyzed friendships and listening habits to find social networks are a crucial predictor of song popularity. The study showed that individuals with strong influence and large friend circles accelerate a song's popularity, making social connections a key factor in music trends.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 11, 2024

Reading pleasure and pain from the brain

Using fMRI, researchers analyzed brain activity while participants experienced sustained pain and pleasure induced by capsaicin and chocolate fluids. The study identified common brain regions activated by both experiences and developed predictive models to capture affective intensity and valence information.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2024

Looking to AI to solve antibiotic resistance

A team of researchers at Penn has developed an artificial intelligence tool that can mine the vast and largely unexplored biological data from over 10 million molecules to discover new candidates for antibiotics. The deep learning approach identified thousands of candidates in just a few hours, with many showing preclinical potential.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 11, 2024