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CHOP and NJIT researchers develop new tool for studying multiple characteristics of a single cell

Scientists from CHOP and NJIT created a software tool to analyze information from a single cell, revealing relationships between different cellular characteristics. The 'single-cell multimodal deep clustering' method can help identify the causes of genetic-based diseases by integrating data on gene expression, mRNA, proteins, and organ...

SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 21, 2022

Study shows how machine learning could predict rare disastrous events, like earthquakes or pandemics

Researchers from Brown and MIT developed a new framework that uses machine learning and sequential sampling to predict rare disasters like earthquakes and pandemics with less data. The framework, called DeepOnet, has been shown to outperform traditional modeling efforts in predicting scenarios, probabilities and timelines of rare events.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 19, 2022

Scientists use machine learning to get an unprecedented view of small molecules

A new machine learning model developed by Aalto University researchers can identify small molecules with unprecedented accuracy, distinguishing between mirror image molecules. This breakthrough has significant implications for understanding metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, and identifying micropollutants in the environment.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateDec 19, 2022
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Using machine learning to better understand how water behaves

Using machine learning to study water's phase changes, researchers found strong computational evidence in support of liquid-liquid transition. This technique can be applied to real-world systems that use water, informing water's use in industrial processes and climate models.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2022
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Artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine raises ethical challenges

Veterinary experts warn that AI algorithms used in radiology and imaging can provide faulty or incomplete diagnoses, posing risks to patient care. The absence of regulatory oversight for veterinary AI products increases concerns over accuracy, transparency, and potential harm.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalVeterinary Radiology & Ultrasound·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 14, 2022

Precision insights can be found in wastewater

Researchers developed a machine learning model that uses microbiome data from wastewater to estimate the number of individuals represented in a sample. The method was trained on over 1,100 people's samples and can be used to link wastewater properties to individual-level data.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 14, 2022

Using machine learning to improve the toxicity assessment of chemicals

Researchers developed a machine learning-based strategy for direct classification of acute aquatic toxicity, explaining 90% of training set variance and 80% of test set variance. The approach resulted in a fivefold decrease in incorrect categorization compared to QSAR regression models.

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateDec 14, 2022

Blood-based metabolic signature outperforms standard method for predicting diet, disease risk

A new study found that a machine learning-based blood test can accurately predict an individual's entire diet over 19 food groups, outperforming traditional methods. The test, which uses molecular profiling, also identifies who is more likely to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease based on each food group.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 14, 2022

Machine learning reveals how black holes grow

Using supercomputers and machine learning, researchers created simulations of millions of computer-generated universes to test astrophysical predictions. The study found that supermassive black holes grow in the same way as their host galaxies, revealing a long-elusive relationship.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 14, 2022
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AI model proactively predicts if a COVID-19 test might be positive or not

Researchers developed an accurate predictive model to distinguish between COVID-19 positive and negative test outcomes. The study found that symptom features, such as fever and difficulty breathing, play a significant role in predicting test results, with molecular tests yielding lower positive rates due to their dependence on viral load.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalSmart Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 13, 2022

Researchers propose methods for automatic detection of doxing

Researchers have identified a method that can automatically detect doxing on Twitter with high accuracy, which could help protect users from cyberbullying. The approach uses machine learning to differentiate between self-disclosures and malicious disclosures of sensitive personal information.

SourcePenn State·JournalProceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction·DateDec 12, 2022

Revealing the complex magnetization reversal mechanism with topological data analysis

A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a super-hierarchical and explanatory analysis method for magnetic reversal processes, enabling the detection of subtle microscopic changes. The new algorithm can predict stable/metastable states in advance and improve the reliability of spintronics devices.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2022

TikTok lowers barriers to virality, keeps tight control through algorithm

A Penn State-led research team found that TikTok's unique interface and algorithm make content creation and virality particularly easy yet lead to high rates of creator burnout. The platform's central role of the algorithm in determining viewership makes creators produce new content continuously, leading to burnout.

SourcePenn State·JournalComputational Communication Research·DateDec 12, 2022

Finding simplicity within complexity

A University of Houston researcher has developed a method to describe complex systems using the least number of variables possible, reducing complexity from millions to just one. This advancement speeds up science with efficiency and ability to understand and predict natural system behavior.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateDec 8, 2022
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How AI found the words to kill cancer cells

Researchers at UCSF and IBM Research create a predictive model that encodes commands for cells to kill cancer cells. By combining words that guide engineered immune cells, they can predict which elements should be included in a cell to carry out precise behaviors. This advance allows scientists to rapidly design new cellular therapies.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalScience·DateDec 8, 2022

Researchers develop a scaled-up spintronic probabilistic computer

Researchers have developed a scaled-up version of a probabilistic computer using stochastic spintronic devices, suitable for combinatorial optimization and machine learning. The new design combines conventional semiconductor chips with modified spintronic devices, achieving massive improvements in throughput and power consumption.

SourceTohoku University·DateDec 7, 2022
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Artificial Intelligence in Health: USC Researchers receive $10.5 million to develop cutting edge machine learning approaches in cancer research

The National Cancer Institute awards $10.5 million to USC's Division of Biostatistics to develop statistical methods for uncovering new risk factors associated with cancer by integrating large volumes of health, genomic, and exposure data. The project aims to provide new insights into complex biological processes and discoveries of nov...

SourceKeck School of Medicine of USC·DateDec 6, 2022

Recent papers in ACS Polymers Au

Machine learning is being explored as a tool to speed up the identification of biomaterials. Researchers have also developed a guide on how to incorporate ML into research programs. Additionally, studies have investigated ways to model polymers at multiple scales and created a self-healing hydrogel for sustained release of medications.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Polymers Au·DateDec 5, 2022

Finding the right AI for you

A new AI evaluation framework, GOPHER, has been developed to assess the efficiency of genome analysis algorithms. The tool judges programs on their ability to learn genomic biology, predict patterns, handle noise, and provide interpretable decisions.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateDec 5, 2022

Glassy discovery offers computational windfall to researchers across disciplines

A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has developed a new algorithm, metadynamics, that can navigate high-dimensional energy landscapes to find low-energy configurations. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize fields such as protein folding and machine learning.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 5, 2022
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

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Listen to the toilet — it could detect disease #ASA183

Researchers developed a noninvasive microphone sensor that uses machine learning to detect bowel diseases like cholera. The algorithm analyzes audio data from toilet sounds, identifying consistent tones for urination and singular tones for defecation.

SourceAcoustical Society of America·DateDec 5, 2022

No ‘one size fits all’ solution to treating early-onset psychosis

A new paper by researchers at the University of Birmingham argues that a 'one size fits all' approach to treating early psychosis may not be effective. Instead, they propose using machine learning techniques to deliver tailored treatment plans that address individual needs and improve outcomes.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalTranslational Psychiatry·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 2, 2022

Scientists develop 12-hour method to predict diabetes onset in patients using artificial intelligence

Researchers at Klick Applied Sciences have created a machine learning model to predict diabetes onset in patients using just 12 hours of data from continuous glucose monitors. The study showed high accuracy in identifying prediabetes, healthy patients, and those with Type 2 diabetes, offering a potential tool for early disease prevention.

SourceKlick Applied Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 2, 2022

Researchers from Insilico Medicine, University of Copenhagen, and University of Chicago unravel molecular secrets hidden in premature aging diseases and cancer using AI

Scientists used AI-driven PandaOmics platform to analyze gene expression datasets from DNA repair diseases, identifying biomarkers associated with treatment response. The study focused on genes that stratify cancer patients by survival outcomes, providing potential targets for personalized therapies.

SourceInSilico Medicine·JournalCell Death and Disease·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 1, 2022
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Making sense of coercivity in magnetic materials with machine learning

Researchers developed a new approach to analyze coercivity in soft magnetic materials using machine learning and data science. The method condenses relevant information from microscopic images into a two-dimensional feature space, visualizing the energy landscape of magnetization reversal. This study showcases how materials informatics...

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2022

Basho in the machine

A study led by Kyoto University researchers found that AI-generated haiku poems, created without human intervention, were often indistinguishable from those penned by humans. In contrast, human-AI collaboration produced more creative works.

SourceKyoto University·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2022

New AI method for public health analysis shows trends in substance use among high schoolers

A new AI method has analyzed substance use trends among Canadian high schoolers, identifying factors such as large weekly allowances and low physical activity that increase the risk of transitioning to multiple substance use. The study found that once students start using substances, it is rare for them to stop, highlighting the need f...

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Americas·DateNov 30, 2022

New Carnegie Mellon University research investigates how the brain processes language

A recent study published in Nature Computational Science reveals that specific regions of the brain process both individual and combined words, while others focus solely on individual words. The research could contribute to the development of wearable neurotechnology devices that can decode language directly from brain activity.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Computational Science·DateNov 29, 2022
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

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Nanoengineers develop a predictive database for materials

The researchers have developed an AI algorithm called M3GNet that can predict the structure and dynamic properties of any material. The algorithm was used to create a database of over 31 million yet-to-be-synthesized materials with predicted properties, facilitating the discovery of new technological materials.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 28, 2022
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Rutgers researcher creates algorithms to predict arsenic contamination in private wells in New Jersey

A Rutgers researcher has created a machine learning model that can estimate arsenic contamination in private wells without sampling the water. The model identifies geological bedrock type and soil type as primary contributors to higher arsenic concentrations, highlighting the need for targeted well testing programs.

SourceRutgers University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateNov 28, 2022

Machine learning gives nuanced view of Alzheimer’s stages

A Cornell-led collaboration used machine learning to predict Alzheimer's progression in cognitively normal and mildly impaired individuals. The modeling showed that MRI scans are most informative for asymptomatic cases, while PET scans are more effective for those with mild cognitive impairment.

SourceCornell University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateNov 28, 2022

Engineers improve electrochemical sensing by incorporating machine learning

A Penn State research team developed a novel analytical platform using machine learning to selectively measure multiple biomolecules, saving space and reducing complexity. The sensor can detect small quantities of uric acid and tyrosine, important biomarkers associated with various diseases, in saliva and sweat.

SourcePenn State·JournalAnalytica Chimica Acta·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 28, 2022

Risk of heart disease can be predicted with simple eye test through artificial intelligence algorithm, research involving London's Kingston University finds

A new study using artificial intelligence has found that a simple eye test can accurately predict the risk of heart disease. The researchers developed an algorithm that can analyze retinal images to assess cardiovascular health, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional risk scores.

SourceKingston University·JournalBritish Journal of Ophthalmology·TypeObservational study·DateNov 24, 2022
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A far-sighted approach to machine learning

Researchers developed a new machine-learning framework that enables cooperative or competitive AI agents to consider the future behaviors of all agents, not just their teammates or competitors. This framework, FURTHER, uses two modules: an inference module and a reinforcement learning module, to enable agents to adapt their behaviors a...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateNov 23, 2022

Teaching photonic chips to learn

A research team developed an optical chip that can train machine learning hardware, improving AI performance and reducing energy consumption. This innovation uses photonic tensor cores and electronic-photonic application-specific integrated circuits to speed up the training step in machine learning systems.

SourceGeorge Washington University·JournalOptica·DateNov 22, 2022
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Few Shot Learning AI accurately ‘senses’ home appliances

Researchers from the University of Johannesburg deployed Few Shot Learning (FSL) for NIALM, a non-intrusive appliance load monitoring system. FSL requires only 7 test images to recognize appliances with 97.83% accuracy, making it faster and more cost-effective than traditional Machine Learning.

SourceUniversity of Johannesburg·JournalComputational Intelligence and Neuroscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateNov 21, 2022
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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Story tips: Genetic markers for autism, hiding in plain sight; Recyclable composites help drive net-zero goal; Evaluating buildings in real time; Nanoreactor grows hydrogen-storage crystals

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered genetic markers for autism, developed recyclable composites to drive the net-zero goal, and created a tool for real-time building evaluation. Additionally, they have made significant progress in growing hydrogen-storage crystals using a novel nano-reactor material.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 17, 2022

Research brief: Evaluating use of new AI technology in diagnosing COVID-19

A study by University of Minnesota researchers found that personalized federated learning may offer an opportunity to develop both internal and externally validated algorithms. This technique enables multiple parties to train AI models collaboratively without exchanging or centralizing data sets, protecting sensitive medical informatio...

SourceUniversity of Minnesota Medical School·JournalJournal of the American Medical Informatics Association·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 17, 2022

Predicting the device performance of the perovskite solar cells from the experimental parameters through machine learning of existing experimental results

This study employs machine learning to analyze existing experimental results and predict the device performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells. The authors applied shapley additive explanations (SHAP) analysis to understand the correlations between fabrication processes, composition, and device performance.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry·DateNov 17, 2022
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Machine learning can help predict patient response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers developed an algorithm using amino acid sequences of proteins called T cell receptors to predict patient response to treatment, providing insights into the biology behind an effective response. The algorithm, DeepTCR, identified patterns that are predictive of patient response as accurately as known biomarkers.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 16, 2022

A world map of plant diversity

Researchers modelled relationship between plant diversity and environmental conditions, capturing how diversity varies along environmental gradients. The models predict highest concentrations of plant diversity in environmentally heterogeneous tropical areas like Central America and the Amazonia.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNew Phytologist·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 15, 2022

Machine learning of binary ‘yes / no’ systems may improve medical diagnoses, financial risk analysis, more

Researchers developed a method to learn complex Boolean systems, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses of urinary diseases, cardiac conditions, and financial risks. The technique uses optimal causation entropy to narrow down correct solutions and turn complex diagnostic processes into decision trees.

SourceEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University·JournalPatterns·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 11, 2022
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

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Smarter sensor sniffs out target gases

A new AI-based chemical sensor can accurately detect specific gases in the air by analyzing temperature changes in a microbeam resonator. The device uses machine learning to differentiate between gases with varying thermal conductivities, achieving 100% accuracy in identifying helium, argon, and CO2.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalIEEE Sensors Journal·DateNov 10, 2022

PET/MRI machine learning model can eliminate sentinel lymph node biopsy in majority of breast cancer patients

A new study published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine found that a PET/MRI machine learning model can reliably distinguish between patients with and without lymph node metastases. This breakthrough technology has the potential to eliminate sentinel lymph node biopsy, a common procedure for breast cancer treatment.

SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateNov 10, 2022