Calcium channel mutations disrupt early brain development and cause epilepsy
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which inherited calcium channel mutations disrupt early…
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Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk
Share on PinterestShould LDL cholesterol lowering targets be more aggressive for better outcomes? James Porter/Getty Images There are two main…
Internal embodiment could be the key to safer AI systems
When a person reaches across a table to pass the salt, their brain is doing something far more complex than…
NCCN conference highlights advances in global cancer care strategies
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers-brought together more than a thousand oncology professionals at…
New method improves reliability of protein language model predictions
AI language models, used to generate human-like text to power chatbots and create content, are also revolutionizing biology by treating…
New wearable detects fatigue accurately using AI and advanced sensors
Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is critical. Yet…
NIH funds AI project to advance Alzheimer’s research and treatment
The National Institutes of Health has renewed support for Artificial Intelligence for Alzheimer’s Disease, or AI4AD. The new $12.6 million award…
New brain circuit discovery offers hope for chronic pain treatment
A new map of a brain circuit specific to chronic pain suggests a promising route to treatment for the roughly 60…
PCV schedule shift associated with increased vaccination inequalities in England
Vaccine uptake data has been examined to assess the impact of moving from a ‘2+1’ to a ‘1+1’ Pneumococcal Conjugate…
Walking remains most popular activity despite low guideline adherence
In a study of U.S. adults, walking was, by far, the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also…