When Catalonian Maria Branyas died in August 2024 at the grand old age of 117 years and 168 days, she was officially the world’s oldest living person.
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research carried out at the University of Fribourg show how our bodily rhythms affect our visual perception.
University of Florida researchers have led a multicenter study demonstrating that Automated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism (AIDP), a machine-learning method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), accurately distinguishes Parkinson’s disease (PD) from atypical parkinsonian disorders. Findings suggest this approach could significantly improve diagnostic precision and clinical care.
Scientists have demonstrated how to manipulate light by using time-varying media in the form of specialized nanomaterials.
An NIAID-sponsored clinical trial of an experimental vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun.
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EPFL researchers have developed a robot that can drive, roll, and even paddle through water to reach its destination.
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection—before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither—is crucial.