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Bringing data to life: New interactive dashboard provides analysis and visualization of sickle cell disease prevalence and burden in an entire state

The Indiana Sickle Cell Dashboard presents interactive visualizations of the disease's prevalence and burden across an entire state, offering a comprehensive picture of those living with sickle cell. The dashboard provides rates per 100,000 population, allowing for comparisons between states or areas around the world.

Aiding the displaced with data

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a framework to analyze and visualize population mobility data, which could help in allocating resources and personnel effectively. The study used GPS data from displaced individuals in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, revealing patterns of migration that vary by socioeconomic status.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 2, 2024

An auxiliary CHD diagnostic system based on multi-view and multi-modal transthoracic echocardiograms

A new auxiliary CHD diagnostic system has been developed to identify TTE cardiac views, integrate information from various views and modalities, and predict the probability of a subject being normal or having a heart defect. The system uses a hierarchical network structure and has been shown to accurately detect children with CHD.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeImaging analysis·DateMay 12, 2024

Cognitive decline may be detected using network analysis, according to Concordia researchers

Concordia researchers use network analysis to study cognitive decline, identifying key variables that predict subtle changes in brain function. Executive function and processing speed are found to be strongly influential, with age affecting cognition differently for those with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease.

SourceConcordia University·JournalCortex·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 9, 2024

Portuguese Team TWIZ, from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and CMU Portugal Farfetch Chat R&D project, wins Alexa TaskBot Challenge 2

The Portuguese team TWIZ from NOVA School of Science and Technology secured 1st Place in the Alexa TaskBot Challenge 2 with a multimodal conversational agent. The winning team was led by João Magalhães and included CMU Portugal Affiliated Ph.D. students Diogo Tavares and Diogo Silva, who improved their visual interface as their biggest...

OmicsSuite: A customized and pipelined suite for analysis and visualization of multi-omics big data

OmicsSuite is a desktop suite that integrates statistics and multi-omics analysis and visualization, enabling users to analyze large volumes of biological data in multiple formats. The suite provides step-by-step workflows for horticultural plant breeding and molecular mechanism studies.

SourceNanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science·JournalHorticulture Research·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2023

Rural counties showing steeper decline in health measures compared to urban counties in 2015 versus 2019—though all areas showed declines in health measures over time

A recent study has found that rural US counties have worse health outcomes than their urban counterparts, with declines in health measures accelerating over time. The researchers developed a publicly available dashboard to visualize health disparities and identify areas for policy interventions.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 3, 2023

New method for detecting blood circulation problems in brain capillaries

Researchers developed a new imaging technique using Bessel beam two-photon microscopy to detect stalling in brain capillaries, which can indicate acute neurological issues. The approach generates clear images of all capillaries every two seconds, providing better temporal resolution and enabling the detection of short stalling events.

Art that integrates data visualizations can help bridge the US political divide over climate change

A new study from University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Nan Li shows that integrating art with data visualizations can make climate data more meaningful to viewers and reduce political divides. Participants who saw the painting reported stronger positive emotions, while those shown only graphs did not.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateJul 7, 2023

Virtual exploration of chemical reactions

Researchers from Hokkaido University developed a centralized, interactive platform to explore and analyze chemical reaction pathways. The Searching Chemical Action and Network (SCAN) platform utilizes AFIR calculations to provide an interactive reaction pathway map that can be searched and viewed.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalDigital Discovery·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 3, 2023

CycPeptMPDB: A database aimed at promoting drug design using cyclic peptides

A novel database, CycPeptMPDB, has been created to facilitate the development of drugs based on cyclic peptides. The database contains information on thousands of cyclic peptides and their membrane permeability values, enabling researchers to select candidate peptides that can penetrate human cell membranes.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Chemical Information and Modeling·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 5, 2023

Targeting wealth managers would cripple Russia's oligarchs

A new study by Dartmouth College researchers finds that sanctions on wealth managers would be more effective than asset seizure in crippling Russia's oligarchs. The research uses network science to map the connections between wealthy individuals and their financial experts, revealing a vulnerable network that can be disrupted with targ...

SourceDartmouth College·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 28, 2023

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

CityAccessMap: Addressing urban inequalities with open-source data

The CityAccessMap tool assesses urban infrastructure distribution and identifies areas for improvement, helping policymakers address socio-economic disparities. Disadvantaged communities face lower access to urban services, which can hinder social mobility and exacerbate inequalities.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalEnvironment and Planning B Urban Analytics and City Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 13, 2022

Opening the eye of the storm

A team of researchers has developed a novel technique using high-energy muon particles to track and visualize tropical cyclones. This technique, called muography, creates X-ray-like images of large objects, including atmospheric weather systems. The resulting images reveal density variations essential to understanding how cyclones work.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 6, 2022

Story tips: Reducing molten salt’s corrosive effect. VERIFI-ing and tracking carbon’s big footprint. Moss genome study identifies two new species. Ultrasound for battery health

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed low-temperature methods to purify molten chloride salts for energy storage, potentially making them suitable for storing solar thermal energy. They also created an online tool called VERIFI to track industrial carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNew Phytologist·DateOct 6, 2022

Baylor study combines lithophane, 3D printing to enable individuals to "see" data regardless of level of eyesight

Researchers at Baylor University have developed a method to create tactile graphics that can be visualized by both blind and sighted individuals, enabling universal access to scientific data. The study used lithophane and 3D printing to convert scientific data into glowing, high-resolution images that can be interpreted through touch.

SourceBaylor University·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 17, 2022

And when will YOUR medical care collapse?

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna has developed a stress test to identify weaknesses and strengths in healthcare systems. They used data from Austria to show how many resident physicians can drop out before patients don't find a new doctor within reasonable distance, highlighting regional differences in resilience.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 28, 2022

Code-free conservation

A new platform called MoveApps enables scientists and wildlife managers to explore animal movement data with little more than a device and a browser. The system uses open-source code and allows users to create complex analyses with simple clicks.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalMovement Ecology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 17, 2022

Bentley University research sheds light on relationship between political affiliations and interpretations of COVID-19 graphs

A recent study published in Big Data & Society found that Democrats and Republicans in the US surveyed agree on the mathematical features of COVID-19 graphs, such as line slopes, but differ in their subjective interpretations. The researchers suggest that political affiliations may moderate how people interpret data, highlighting the i...

SourceBentley University·JournalBig Data & Society·TypeSurvey·DateJun 6, 2022