Summary:Hospital patients who appear unresponsive after commands show evidence of brain activity.
Source:N. Engl. J. Med. (2019)
26 June 2019
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From one brain scan, more information for medical artificial intelligence
Summary:System helps machine-learning models glean training information for diagnosing and treating brain conditions.
Source:Rob Matheson, MIT News Office
June 19, 2019
http://news.mit.edu./2019/training-artificial-intelligence-brain-scan-0619
Top 10 institutions for life sciences in 2018
Summary:These institutions were the largest contributors to life-sciences papers published in the 82 leading journals tracked by the Nature Index in 2018.
Source:nature.com
19 June 2019
Using gene editing, neuroscientists develop a new model for autism
Summary:By introducing a gene variant associated with autism into monkeys, researchers hope to study treatment options for severe neurodevelopmental disorders.
Source:Anne Trafton, MIT News Office
June 12, 2019
Could playing computer games improve your peripheral vision?
Summary: Peripheral awareness is improved significantly by playing video games designed around peripheral vision.
June 12, 2019
Source: Lancaster University
Disproportionate increase in suicide rates for females aged 10-14
Summary: Study reports a disproportionate increase in suicide rates for females relative to males, especially in those aged between 10-14.
Source: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
May 17, 2019
US environment agency cuts funding for kids’ health studies
Summary:The Environmental Protection Agency’s decision leaves fate of more than a dozen decades-long projects in doubt.
Source:Sara Reardon, nature.com
13 May 2019
A comprehensive map of how Alzheimer’s affects the brain
Summary:Analysis of genes altered by the disease could provide targets for new treatments.
Source:Anne Trafton, MIT News Office
May 1, 2019
For better deep neural network vision, just add feedback (loops)
Summary:The DiCarlo lab finds that a recurrent architecture helps both artificial intelligence and our brains to better identify objects.
Source:Sabbi Lall ,McGovern Institute for Brain Research
April 29, 2019
Singing for Science: How the Arts Can Help Students Who Struggle Most
Summary: Research from Johns Hopkins University provides more evidence that learning with arts-integrated instruction is as good as, and sometimes better than, conventional instruction. Students with basic reading skills benefited the most on memory tests involving science content while students with proficient and advanced reading skills showed little to no significant difference in retention.
Source: Johns Hopkins University
March 5, 2019
https://neurosciencenews.com/singing-for-science-helps-students-10850/