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AI detects dementia types brain scan

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AI Tool Detects 9 Dementia Types from a Single Brain Scan: Mayo Clinic Breakthrough Breakthrough AI Tool from Mayo Clinic Enables Early and Accurate Dignosis Study Findings and Diagnostic Performance Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have unveiled an AI-driven tool enabling clinicians to detect brain activity signatures associated with nine forms of dementia — including Alzheimer's — via a single, commonly used scan, marking a significant leap forward in early and precise diagnosis. According to a study published on 27 June 2025 in Neurology. StateViewer correctly identified dementia types in 88% of cases. The AI tool also expedited scan interpretation, achieving nearly double the speed and up to triple the accuracy of traditional diagnostic approaches. The system was trained and evaluated using more than 3,600 brain images, including those from healthy participants. Addressing Diagnostic Challenges in Dementia Care This breakthrough tackles a fundamental hurdle in dementia care —ach...
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Revolutionary Lenses Allow Humans to See in the Dark Without Opening Eyes A Breakthrough in Noninvasive Vision Enhancement A team of neuroscientists and materials scientists has developed contact lenses that grant infrared sight in humans and mice by transmuting infrared into visible light. Unlike traditional night-vision googles, these lenses — reported in Cell — need no external power and allow perception of several infrared bands. Their transparency permits simultaneous viewing of infrared and visible light, with superior IR vision when the eyes are closed. "Our findings pave the way for wearable, noninvasive technologies that could grant humans enhanced vision," remarks Tian Xue, lead researchers and neuroscientist at the University of Science and Technology of China. "The material offers immediate possibilities —flickering infrared light, for instance, may serve to relay data in contexts such as security, rescue operations, encryption or anti-counterfeiting." ...
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safe sweeteners that fight bacteria

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Scientists Discover Artificial Sweetener That Can Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria The artificial sweetener saccharin, typically used in products like sugar-free drinks and diet yogurts, has demonstrated effectiveness in eliminating multidrug-resistant bacteria, including highly dangerous pathogens. The Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance "Antibiotic resistance poses a significant challenge to contemporary medicine," notes Professor Ronan McCarthy, lead researcher at Brunel University's Antimicrobial Innovations Center. "Antibiotics are essential in preventing infections during procedures like tooth extractions and cancer therapies, yet their effectiveness is diminishing as resistance grows." Global Impact of AMR In 2019, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) was directly responsible for 1.27 million deaths and associated with nearly 5 million fatalities worldwide. WHO's List of Priority Pathogens The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed drug-resista...
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sleep duration blood sugar metabolic health

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Sleep's Role in Metabolic Health: How It Impacts Blood Sugar Balance Introduction A study conducted by the Westlake Laboratory of Life Science and biomedicine in China reveals that i nsufficient sleep duration and delayed sleep onset contribute to heightened glycemic variability in adults. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data showed that individuals with chronic sleep deprivation and late bedtimes exhibit greater fluctuations in blood glucose, potentially influencing strategies for diabetes prevention and control. The Importance of Blood Sugar Regulation in Metabolic Health Blood sugar regulations is essential for metabolic health , as glucose fluctuations are associated with diabetes-related complications. While prior studies have linked insufficient sleep to impaired glucose metabolism, the long-term effects of sleep patterns on glycemic variability remain insufficiently studied. To bridge this gap, researchers monitored sleep trajectories over several years to evaluate thei...
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AI deep tissue molecular imaging insect vision

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The Future of Molecular Imaging: Insect Vision-Inspired Deep Tissue Mapping Introduction: A Breakthrough in Molecular Imaging A recent study published in Advanced Materials  unveils a novel technique for tracking molecular processes deep within tissue. Developed at the Technion — Israel Institute of Technology, this breakthrough holds promise for advancing personlized medicine, cancer diagnostics, and early disease detection. Study Leaders and Collaborators The study was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Hossam Haick , alongside postdoctoral fellow Dr. Arnab Maity and Ph.D., candidate Vivian Darsa Maidantchik from the Technion's Wolfson Faculty of Chemical engineering . Collaborators included Dr. Dalit Barkan , research assistant Dr. Keren Weidenfeld , and Prof. Sarit Larisch from the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Haifa . Technion's Method: Functional and Molecular Mapping of Organoids Technion researchers have developed a method for functional and ...
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epigenetic echoes violence genetic impact

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Epigenetic Echoes: How Violence Imprints Lasting Genetic Marks on Future Generations The 1982 Hama Massacre and Its Lasting Impact In 1982, the Syrian government laid siege to Hama, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands during sectarian violence. Four decades later, the memory of this massacre fueled rebels' efforts to overthrow the Assad regime responsible for the brutal act. Genetic Imprints of War: A Legacy Passed Down Another enduring consequence of the attack lies within the genetic makeup of Syrian families. Grandchildren of women who were pregnant during the siege — despite never experiencing the violence firsthand — carry its imprint in their genomes. Epigenetics and the Transmission of Trauma Inherited through maternal lineage, this genetic signature provides the first human evidence of a phenomenon previously observed only in animals —the intergenerational transmission of stress at the molecular level. "Recognizing that trauma and violence can impact future ge...
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impact hypnosis brain activity perception

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New Research Shows How Hypnosis Modifies Brain Activity and Perception Introduction to Hypnosis Research Three studies form the University  of Zurich indicate that hypnosis modulates the functional connectivity of the brain's large networks and impacts the neurochemical environment in specific area. The Scientific Enigma of Hypnosis From a scientific standpoint, hypnosis has long remained an enigma. Until now, there has been insufficient data to determine whether it constitutes a a distinct state of human consciousness or is merely a product of imagination. Nevertheless, it continues to captivate researchers and the public alike. Public and Scientific Interest in Hypnosis Hypnosis continues to capture public and scientific interest, as evidenced by a recent in-depth feature in a leading women's magazine. Remarkable cases occasionally surface, including a 2018 incident at the Hirslanden Klinik St. Anna in Lucerne, where a 45-year-old patient underwent surgery to remove a metal p...
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