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Subtype of autism linked with abnormal cholesterol levels identified

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Researchers have identified a subtype of autism and will examine if it can be treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins

Using a novel multi-modal approach to data analysis, scientists have identified a specific subtype of autism linked with a gene cluster known to affect both neurodevelopment and lipid metabolism. The research suggests this subtype could account for nearly seven percent of autism cases and future study will explore whether cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins could be an effective treatment.

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Failed Alzheimer’s drugs given new life after human gene discovery

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The research suggests the presence of a key gene, only present in 75 percent of humans, could be the reason certain Alzheimer's drugs failed in clinical trials

A new study is questioning whether potential Alzheimer’s treatments previously found to be ineffective in human trials should be re-examined, after the discovery of a specific gene that can inhibit a therapy’s efficacy is only present in 75 percent of people.

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Facebook AI produces accurate MRI images 4 times faster than current tech

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A newly published study has validated the efficacy of a novel AI algorithm designed to deliver accurate MRI results from four times less data than usually necessary. This impressive innovation promises to dramatically speed up MRI scans without needing… Continue reading Facebook AI produces accurate MRI images 4 times faster than current tech→

Gene study suggests penguins originated in warmer Australian waters

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A rigorous new genomic study has homed in on exactly when and where modern penguins originated. The study suggests the flightless birds first appeared in Australian and New Zealand coastal waters about 22 million years ago, and it was later that they s… Continue reading Gene study suggests penguins originated in warmer Australian waters→

Less is more: The winners of the 2020 Minimalist Photography Awards

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In its second year, the Minimalist Photography Awards has delivered another spectacular spread of images truly affirming the ethos, “less is more.” With a focus on abstract patterns and colorful contrasts, this photo contest celebrates images pared bac… Continue reading Less is more: The winners of the 2020 Minimalist Photography Awards→

Oxford metastudy finds honey most effective treatment for coughs and colds

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A new systematic review and meta-analysis from a trio of University of Oxford researchers is affirming the effectiveness of honey as a first-line treatment for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). The study suggests antibiotics are ineffective fo… Continue reading Oxford metastudy finds honey most effective treatment for coughs and colds→

Antibodies to opioids discovered in long-term users

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Novel research, recently presented at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 virtual meeting, has described the discovery of opioid antibodies produced by the immune system following chronic opioid use. The researchers suggest these antibodies may be … Continue reading Antibodies to opioids discovered in long-term users→

Smartphone cameras can now detect diabetes with 80 percent accuracy

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A team from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has demonstrated promising potential in using a smartphone camera to diagnose type 2 diabetes. The innovative research demonstrates a technique that needs no additional hardware other than a fu… Continue reading Smartphone cameras can now detect diabetes with 80 percent accuracy→

Review: Kokoon EEG headphones target the sleepless – just don’t roll over

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If you prefer falling asleep to some kind of audio accompaniment, you have probably had the jarring experience of waking up in the middle of the night with an earbud jamming into your ear, or some over-ear headphones crushing up against your skull. Lon… Continue reading Review: Kokoon EEG headphones target the sleepless – just don’t roll over→

AI surveillance study tracks criminals post release to cut recidivism

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A pair of computer scientists from Purdue University are leading a controversial new four-year study using AI-enabled surveillance to track recently released prison parolees. The project’s goal is to lower rates of recidivism by identifying early inter… Continue reading AI surveillance study tracks criminals post release to cut recidivism→