artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedGeneticsmachine learningNeuroscience·April 22, 2020Scientists track the link between wildlife and COVID-19Virologist and computational neuroscientists agree, how humans treat and trade animals may have played a significant role in the coronavirus pandemic and other viral infections. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·April 20, 2020Mind over body: The search for stronger brain-computer interfacesMachine learning algorithm allows a brain-computer interface to readjust itself continually in the background to ensure the system is always calibrated and ready to use. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·April 17, 2020AI predicts when coronavirus infections will slow in each countryA new machine learning model uses data from the COVID-19 pandemic in conjunction with a neural network and can determine the efficacy of social distancing measures and better predict viral spread. With current quarantine measures in place, the AI model predicts a plateau in coronavirus infections between April 15-20. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscience·April 14, 2020Targeting cell’s own machinery in fight against COVID-19Coronaviruses rely on the TOP3B enzyme as a host factor, researchers report. Using artificial intelligence and molecular modeling, researchers were able to identify drug candidates that could serve as TOP3B inhibitors. Studies are now underway to test the drug candidates against living cell cultures and viruses, including COVID-19. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·April 11, 2020AI app can detect coronavirus from sound of coughResearchers have developed a new app that uses artificial intelligence technology to determine whether a person has COVID-19 based on the sound of their cough. The app has a 70% accuracy rate. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·April 8, 2020Could a smartwatch identify an infection before you start spreading it?A medical wrist device detected disrupted sleep patterns 24 hours before participants started shedding the flu virus. While the initial study was focused on influenza, researchers speculate the device could be sufficient at spotting the beginning of other infections, including COVID-19. While it should not be considered a full diagnostic device, the wristband data will be useful to guide when people should self isolate as a precaution. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurosciencePsychology·April 2, 2020Mice make different facial expressions based on emotionMouse show different facial expression depending on their emotional state. Using machine learning, researchers were able to link five different emotional states to the facial expressions of mice. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·March 30, 2020Experimental AI tool predicts which COVID-19 patients develop respiratory diseaseAI model determined three key features that accurately predict subsequent, severe disease in COVID-19 patients. The three features were levels of the liver enzyme ALT, reported myalgia, and hemoglobin levels. Based on these three factors, the AI was able to determine ARDS risk with 80% accuracy. Read More
artificial intelligenceBrain Cancerdeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeurologyNeuroscienceneurotech·March 27, 2020Machine learning helps doctors diagnose severity of brain tumorsA new machine learning algorithm can predict which tumors were lower-grade gliomas or glioblastoma brain cancer with a high degree of accuracy. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 26, 2020Artificial Intelligence for Very Young BrainsDeep convolutional neural networks were used to help process neonatal brain image data. Modified LiviaNET and HyperDense-Net deep learning neural networks are discussed. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·March 19, 2020Portable AI device turns coughing sounds into health data for flu and pandemic forecastingResearchers have developed a portable surveillance device that uses machine learning to detect coughing and crowd size in real-time. The system can use the data to directly monitor flu-like illnesses, community trends, and virus spread potential. The system could help monitor the spread of infection and provide a public health response during an epidemic. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·March 12, 2020Using machine learning to analyze whole brain vasculatureCombining advance microscopy techniques and artificial intelligence, researchers reconstruct the entire vascular network of a mouse brain down to its finest details. Read More
