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Machine learning personalizes depression treatment with the help of wearable technology

A machine-learning guided lifestyle coaching program based on data collected via personal devices reduced depressive symptoms by six weeks. Participants who implemented the program experienced significant reductions in depressive symptoms and the treatment effect persisted during three months after the intervention ended.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience·DateMay 21, 2026

AI system automates coding for scientific research

A new AI system, Empirical Research Assistance (ERA), can automatically write scientific software programs that outperform human-written ones. ERA combines a large language model with search strategies to explore and refine thousands of pieces of code, reducing the time required for exploration from months to hours or days.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2026

Brain Network Disorders article reviews the adoption of AI in brain cancer segmentation

A systematic review of AI models for meningioma segmentation reveals that better model architecture is the key driver of improved performance. The top models achieved high accuracy and efficiency, while future research focuses on making them more generalizable and efficient for real-world clinical settings.

SourceBrain Network Disorders Editorial Office·JournalBrain Network Disorders·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 19, 2026

Incheon National University research turns customer reviews into actionable guidance

A new model combines text mining and machine learning to extract service-specific aspects and customer actions from online reviews. The model effectively identifies core technical issues and user love for a platform, enabling targeted decisions for improvement. Researchers validated the model using 231,705 online reviews of Roblox.

SourceIncheon National University·JournalJournal of Retailing and Consumer Services·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 19, 2026

Southeast University and Korea University researchers develop smarter copper catalysts for turning CO₂ into fuels

Southeast University and Korea University researchers developed advanced copper catalysts to convert CO₂ into valuable fuels. Their strategy integrates tandem effects, synergistic interactions, and geometric control to enhance reaction pathways, reducing energy barriers for C₂+ product formation.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalSmall Structures·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 18, 2026

A novel deep learning architecture for multi-source data fusion

A team of researchers proposes a deep learning architecture called CCDNN to learn correlated representations for multi-source data fusion. The method demonstrates promising performance, surpassing existing methods in reconstruction tasks and achieving better results in industrial fault diagnosis and remaining useful life cases.

SourceIEEE Chinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 15, 2026

"Reading the invisible": POSTECH-led team develops AI framework accounting for hidden defects in metal 3D printing

A research team led by POSTECH developed an AI framework that can predict and account for microscopic defects in metal 3D printing, improving the reliability of metal components. The framework achieves a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of just 9.51 MPa, outperforming conventional approaches.

Scientists show genes give neurons a ‘GPS’ to form the brain’s neural circuits

Researchers develop machine learning analysis method SPERRFY that combines datasets on brain region connections and gene activity. The study finds a 'GPS' system of genes that predict which brain regions are connected, supporting the chemoaffinity theory and offering new avenues for research into brain development and disease.

SourceNagoya University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 14, 2026

FDA approves early warning system for sepsis

The FDA has approved an AI-based early warning system for sepsis, developed by Johns Hopkins University researchers, which detects the condition hours faster than doctors and has reduced deaths by nearly 20%. The system, known as Targeted Real-Time Early Warning System, integrates electronic health records with advanced clinical AI to ...

Reasoning like a human: New prompting strategy boosts AI accuracy in healthcare advice

A new study by Technische Universität Berlin reveals that teaching Large Language Models to mimic human intuition and reasoning improves their ability to provide accurate medical care-seeking advice. The 'human reasoning blueprint' approach increased overall accuracy across all models, with significant gains in self-care advice.

SourceJMIR Publications·JournalJMIR Biomedical Engineering·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 11, 2026

New AI tool developed by Stowers Institute and Helmholtz Munich scientists predicts how cells choose their future — helping uncover hidden drivers of development

Researchers developed RegVelo, an AI framework that models cellular dynamics and gene regulation to predict cellular fate decisions. The model traces developmental trajectories and simulates regulatory interactions, providing insights into hidden drivers of development and potential therapeutic targets.

Soil carbon residence time regulates the age of dissolved organic matter in global rivers

A new study reveals that soil carbon residence time governs riverine dissolved organic matter's age, with climate, hydrology, and soil processes controlling carbon cycling in rivers. The research provides a high-resolution global atlas of riverine DOC, showing that ancient carbon sources are locally important but modern terrestrial org...

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 5, 2026

How Big Tech’s new health AI assistants are redefining care

The rise of consumer-facing health AI assistants is transforming healthcare access, offering users personalized medical workspaces and real-time lab result interpretation. However, concerns around data privacy and the risk of misdiagnosis highlight the need for caution in this rapidly evolving landscape.

SourceJMIR Publications·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 5, 2026

Rich more likely to use AI study finds, as experts warn these burgeoning technologies are increasing social inequality

A recent study reveals that individuals with higher education or income are more aware of and use AI tools, exacerbating social inequalities. The researchers recommend increasing engagement with AI-related topics through outreach campaigns, educational programs, and community workshops to reduce this new digital divide.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·TypeObservational study·DateMay 1, 2026

Predicting genetic risk for Type 1 diabetes just got more accurate thanks to UC San Diego study

The study demonstrates that the T1GRS tool can identify children and adults at high risk for Type 1 diabetes earlier than current methods, enabling preventive measures before the disease develops. The researchers grouped individuals into four sub-types based on genetic features, each with unique clinical profiles and outcomes.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Genetics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 30, 2026

Research finds journalism classes lack consistent approach to AI use across institutions

New research from the University of Kansas found varying approaches to AI use in journalism classes across US institutions. The study suggests that a more consistent approach could better serve education and practice, but inconsistent policies may confuse students. Researchers recommend clearer guidelines from accrediting bodies.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalJournalism & Mass Communication Educator·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 29, 2026

AI tool that estimates biological age from face photos could serve as prognostic biomarker for cancer

A new study suggests that an AI tool analyzing facial changes can serve as a prognostic biomarker for cancer prognosis. The researchers found that patients with higher biological aging rates had lower chances of survival, and the effect was strongest when photos were taken over longer intervals.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 28, 2026

Physical embedded machine learning force fields for organic systems

Researchers propose two physical embedding solutions to improve machine learning force fields' accuracy and stability in organic systems. The first method uses adaptive bond length sampling, effectively covering high-energy bond length regions prone to simulation collapse. The second method employs top-down model correction using physi...

SourceChinese Chemical Society·JournalCCS Chemistry·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 27, 2026

From precision intervention to a “virtual gut”: how close are we to predicting and steering the human microbiome?

Researchers are close to building a 'virtual gut' capable of predicting responses to diet, drugs, and microbiome-based therapies. A new review outlines an analytical framework for host-microbiome multi-omics studies, covering preprocessing, feature selection, data integration, predictive modeling, and evaluation.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·DateApr 23, 2026

AI automates quantum dot voltage tuning: toward scaling up quantum computing

Researchers developed an AI method to automate charge transition line extraction from charge stability diagrams, enabling high-efficiency single-electron region definition and virtual gate configuration. This breakthrough aims to scale up quantum computing by handling vast numbers of qubits beyond human capability.

Study shows links between Alzheimer’s and gut health can lead to prevention

A new study by the University of Technology Sydney and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School found that dietary patterns and a history of appendix removal are strongly associated with Alzheimer's risk. The research suggests that a healthy gut microbiome plays a crucial role in protecting the brain from neurodegeneration.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalAlzheimer s & Dementia Diagnosis Assessment & Disease Monitoring·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 21, 2026

AACR: New platform uses machine learning to predict responses in patients with lung cancer

Researchers developed an AI model called Path-IO that uses machine learning to predict responses to immunotherapy for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The model accurately stratified patients into high-risk and low-risk groups, with patients in the high-risk group having double the risk of death or disease progression.