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Nervous systems are complex networks, comprised of billions of neurons connected by trillions of synapses. These connections are subject to specific wiring rules that are thought to result from competitive selection pressures to minimise wiring costs and promote complex, adaptive function. While most connections in the brain are short-range, a smaller subset of metabolically costly projections extend over long distances to connect disparate anatomical areas. These long-range connections support integrated brain function and are concentrated between the most highly connected network elements; the hubs of the brain. Hub connectivity thus plays a vital role in determining how a given nervous system negotiates the trade-off between cost and value, and natural.
selection may favour connections that provide high functional benefit for low cost.

Consistent with this view, Professor Alex Fornito will present evidence.
that hub connectivity is under strong genetic control. He will show that the strength of connectivity between hubs in the human brain is more heritable than connectivity between other nodes, and that the genetic variants influencing hub connectivity overlaps with those implicated in mental illness and intelligence. He will also discuss the progress and challenges of developing generative models that evaluate the role of different cost-value trade-offs in driving complex brain topology.

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A new study in mice and monkeys suggests that one ingredient to a longer, healthier life may be taurine, a micronutrient commonly found in energy drinks.

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“The Vibrating Glove Can Control Parkinson’s Symptoms.”

This session will discuss the exciting new vibrating glove that he has developed to alleviate tremor, stiffness, abnormal walking, slow body movement and balance problems associated with Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders. Hear from Dr. Tass on the vibrating glove and how it can improve your symptoms and quality of life.

This video discusses how monoclonal antibodies may be valuable tools against the growing threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, explores their bacteria-killing mechanisms, and highlights their potential as adjuvant therapies to antibiotics.
Link to script and all references:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jxjCI51yXLPjsEyBD6KsO6X4…sp=sharing.

Production Director: Neil Lin.
Video Editor: Neil Lin.
Scriptwriter: Neil Lin.
Narration & Script Editing: Nishaad Sheth.
With Audio & Graphics Help From: James Wang & David Klitovchenko

Anthropic strategically lowers pricing for its conversational AI model, Claude 2.1, to compete with large AI firms and the increasing presence of open-source alternatives in the enterprise AI market.

Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where a quantum computer can solve problems that are beyond the reach of the most powerful non-quantum, or classical, computers.

Quantum refers to the scale of atoms and molecules where the laws of physics as we experience them break down and a different, counterintuitive set of laws apply. Quantum computers take advantage of these strange behaviors to solve problems.

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In this video, we’ll explore the potential of Q* – a new way of computing that has the potential to revolutionize AI.

Q* is a new way of computing that offers a number of advantages over traditional computer systems. We’ll explore the ways in which Q* can improve the way we work with AI, and the ways in which it has the potential to change the way we live our lives. If you’re interested in the future of AI, this video is a must-watch!

Along with Xpeng and Li Auto, it is one of the top three Chinese premium EV assemblers.

NIO Newsroom.

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“DT-MRI captures these abnormal connections that lead to the symptoms that children with autism often have, such as impaired social communication and repetitive behaviors.”

When it comes to autism, early diagnosis is key for effective intervention and support.

When it comes to autism, early diagnosis is key for effective intervention and support. Now, a newly created artificial intelligence (AI) system has been found to have the ability to diagnose children with autism between the ages of 24 and 48 months with a rate of 98.5 percent accuracy.

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