Medicine
Another Win For Senolytics: Fighting Aging At The Cellular Level
Posted in Medicine on 24th Nov, 2020
by Alex Muller
Aging triggers a type of immune cells to pump out CD38, a nasty chemical from immune cells that eats up NAD. But why? More importantly, how can we stop it?
Will The Coronavirus Evolve To Be Less Deadly?
Posted in Medicine on 16th Nov, 2020
by Alex Muller
Regular boosters may be necessary as the virus cycles, not because the virus is rapidly evolving, but because human immunity may wane.
Alphabet's New Project Uses AI To Try To Diagnose Depression From Brain Waves
Posted in Medicine on 4th Nov, 2020
by Alex Muller
EEGs have been widely used to study swallowing, classify mental states, and diagnose neuropsychiatric disorders such as neurogenic pain and epilepsy, as well as to classify emotions.
Machine Learning Ai Used To Predict Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Develop
Posted in Medicine, Software on 23rd Oct, 2020
by Alex Muller
“One day, doctors might be able to use speech and blood tests in conjunction with each other, leveraging AI to help them predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and laying the groundwork for preventative measures.”
Gum Disease Can Influence Heart Disease, Diabetes And Even Alzheimer's
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Oct, 2020
by Alex Muller
Severe periodontitis, or gum disease, has long been observationally associated with broader systemic diseases.