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AlphaFold: The making of a scientific breakthrough

AlphaFold: The making of a scientific breakthrough

The inside story of the DeepMind team of scientists and engineers who created AlphaFold, an AI system that is recognised as a solution to "protein folding", a grand scientific challenge for more than 50 years.

AlphaFold: The making of a scientific breakthrough

The inside story of the DeepMind team of scientists and engineers who created AlphaFold, an AI system that is recognised as a solution to "protein folding", a grand scientific challenge for more than 50 years.
Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a
Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa

Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

by Tel-Aviv UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer pa
Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche
FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old

FDA approves oral Duvyzat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Duvyzat (givinostat) as an oral medication for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and old
A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

byNorthwestern UniversityA side-by-side comparison of cells supported by the oxygenation device (left) and cells without the device support (right). Living cells are shown in green; dead cells a

A breath of fresh air keeps drug-producing cells alive longer

byNorthwestern UniversityA side-by-side comparison of cells supported by the oxygenation device (left) and cells without the device support (right). Living cells are shown in green; dead cells a
Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix

Scientists discover a framework in the brain for organizing the order of things

byNorwegian University of Science and TechnologyUltraslow oscillations in MEC neurons.a, Neural activity was recorded through a prism from GCaMP6m-expressing neurons of the MEC in head-fix
A brief history of drug-fueled combatants

A brief history of drug-fueled combatants

by Colin Davidson,The ConversationA chess piece depicting a berserker biting his shield. Credit:National Museums Scotland/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAMy friend Luke used to drink a pin

A brief history of drug-fueled combatants

by Colin Davidson,The ConversationA chess piece depicting a berserker biting his shield. Credit:National Museums Scotland/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAMy friend Luke used to drink a pin
Psilocybin found to reduce chronic pain in rats

Psilocybin found to reduce chronic pain in rats

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffect of intravenous psilocybin on mechanical hypersensitivity and thermal hyperalgesia. (A) Schematic illustrating the design and timeline of the experiments. (B,C) Rats

Psilocybin found to reduce chronic pain in rats

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressEffect of intravenous psilocybin on mechanical hypersensitivity and thermal hyperalgesia. (A) Schematic illustrating the design and timeline of the experiments. (B,C) Rats
Biosimilar biologics do not always reduce out-of-pocket costs

Biosimilar biologics do not always reduce out-of-pocket costs

by Lori SolomonBiosimilar competition is not consistently associated with lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for commercially insured outpatients, according to a study published online March 29 inJ

Biosimilar biologics do not always reduce out-of-pocket costs

by Lori SolomonBiosimilar competition is not consistently associated with lower out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for commercially insured outpatients, according to a study published online March 29 inJ
ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityChatGPT and radiologists examined brain tumor MRI reports and came to similar conclusions. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAs artificial intelligence advances

ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityChatGPT and radiologists examined brain tumor MRI reports and came to similar conclusions. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityAs artificial intelligence advances