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Artificial intelligence tool vastly scales up Alzheimer’s research

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

A convolutional neural network algorithm is able to process an entire whole brain slice slide with 98.7% accuracy. The technology could help speed up the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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“Number sense” arises from the recognition of visible objects

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2019

Results from a new artificial intelligence study indicate number sense is spontaneously created by the visual system, without prior experience of counting.... Read More...

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Smarter training of neural networks

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2019

Researchers report artificial neural networks contain subnetworks that are considerably smaller, yet capable of being trained to make equally accurate predictions. Many subnetworks can learn to make accurate predictions much faster than the original networks.... Read More...

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Artificial neural networks can be used to drive brain activity

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2019

Current deep learning models are able to create images strongly enough to activate specific neurons in the visual cortex. However, researchers say more accurate artificial neural network models should be developed to help produce more accurate control.... Read More...

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A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain

Neuroscience NewsMay 1, 2019

Axon myelination is significantly disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers also found brain cells of men and women vary significantly in how their genes respond to the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2019

Convolutional neural network model significantly outperforms previous methods and is as accurate as humans in segmenting active and overlapping neurons.... Read More...

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Robots to autocomplete soldier tasks

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Study uncovers how the brain coordinates between different regions while executing cognitive tasks. The findings may help advance artificial intelligence algorithms.... Read More...

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Artificial intelligence can predict premature death

Neuroscience NewsMarch 30, 2019

Machine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.... Read More...

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New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2019

A newly developed AI is able to identify and predict the development of a combination of symptoms associated with chemotherapy. ... Read More...

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Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study combined neuroimaging with machine learning to reveal cellular properties in different brain regions. The approach and findings, researchers report, could potentially be used to asses the treatment of neurological disorders and develop new therapies.... Read More...

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