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·May 25, 2021·5 min read

AI Spots Neurons Better Than Human Experts

A new deep learning algorithm is superior to human experts in distinguishing between retinal ganglion cells in healthy patients and in those with glaucoma. The AI system could potentially help improve the diagnosis of both eye and brain diseases.

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·March 27, 2021·4 min read

Algorithm Designs Soft Robots That Sense

A new algorithm is allowing researchers to develop soft robots that are better able to collect useful information about their surroundings.

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·May 22, 2020·4 min read

AI can make personality judgments based on our photographs

A new machine-learning algorithm is more accurate at determining personality traits based on selfie photographs than humans are.

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·April 18, 2019·4 min read

General anesthesia hijacks sleep circuitry to knock you out

Study reveals anesthesia activated neurons have been discovered in the hypothalamus. Activation of AANs promotes slow-wave sleep, extending the effects of anesthesia, while inhibition of AANs shortens the duration of general anesthetics and disrupts natural sleep.

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·April 30, 2018·3 min read

Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with Paraplegia

Researchers report they have successfully and immediately restored volitional movement in two paralyzed people with the help of spinal cord stimulation. Additionally, the stimulation helped to reduce hypotension in the patients.