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Dec 31, 2024
Multi-omics analysis reveals the genetic aging landscape of Parkinson’s disease
Posted by Shubham Ghosh Roy in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, life extension
Wang, Z., Zhang, Z., Li, P. et al. Multi-omics analysis reveals the genetic aging landscape of Parkinson’s disease. Sci Rep 14, 31,167 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82470-z.
Dec 31, 2024
Revolutionizing Brain Diagnostics with Light and AI
Posted by Jose Ruben Rodriguez Fuentes in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, genetics, robotics/AI
Summary: A new “molecular lantern” technique allows researchers to monitor molecular changes in the brain non-invasively using a thin light-emitting probe. This innovative tool utilizes Raman spectroscopy to detect chemical changes caused by tumors, injuries, or other pathologies without altering the brain beforehand.
Unlike prior methods requiring genetic modifications, this approach analyzes natural brain tissue with high precision, offering significant potential for diagnosing and studying brain diseases. Future developments aim to integrate artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy and explore diverse biomedical applications.
Dec 31, 2024
China: World’s First Military-Proof 5G That Can Connect 10,000 Robots | WION Newspoint | World News
Posted by Raphael Ramos in categories: biotech/medical, business, internet, military, robotics/AI
Mobile 5G station for future robot wars.
China has introduced the world’s first mobile 5G base station, designed for battlefield deployment after completing rigorous testing. Developed collaboratively by China Mobile Communications Group and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the station delivers high-speed, low-latency, and secure data exchange services. It can support up to 10,000 users within a 3-kilometer (1.8-mile) radius, representing a significant technological advancement in military communication.
Dec 31, 2024
Seven Scientific Discoveries From 2024 That Could Lead to New Inventions
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, life extension, robotics/AI
From indestructible tardigrades to body-merging comb jellies, animals can teach humans so much about medicine, robotics, aging and survival.
Dec 31, 2024
USB-C is now effectively mandatory in Europe as the new charging era begins
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: mobile phones
The European market is making USB-C the sole interface for battery charging on mobile and portable gadgets. The EU Parliament approved the USB Type-C mandate in 2022, compelling even reluctant manufacturers to adopt the port for their chargers. By the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the EU must feature a USB-C charging port – and that’s just the beginning.
Dec 31, 2024
Inventory Tesla Cybertrucks Are Getting Free Lifetime Supercharging
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Tesla is seemingly trying to get rid of dozens of Foundation Series Cybertrucks that have been sitting unsold for weeks.
Dec 31, 2024
Airborne microplastics aid in cloud formation
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: climatology
Dec 31, 2024
Global EV Sales Are Projected To Jump 30% In 2025
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Analysts are saying Europe will see a significant rise in EV sales next year, despite rocky times in 2024.
Dec 31, 2024
Scientists pinpoint neural marker for schizophrenia-related cognitive challenges
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: neuroscience
For this experiment, the researchers analyzed data from 172 individuals, including 96 with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and 76 healthy controls. Participants underwent resting-state fMRI scans, which measure spontaneous brain activity, and completed standardized neuropsychological assessments. These assessments evaluated various cognitive abilities, such as working memory, attention, and processing speed. The researchers specifically examined the connectivity between the mediodorsal thalamus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and analyzed how these patterns correlated with participants’ cognitive performance.
The results confirmed the findings of Experiment 1. Weaker connectivity between the mediodorsal thalamus and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex was associated with poorer performance on tasks requiring executive function, particularly in individuals with schizophrenia.
Importantly, the researchers observed that this neural connectivity was specifically predictive of working memory performance when the task involved conflicting information. This correlation was not observed in tasks without conflict, suggesting that the mediodorsal thalamus–dorsolateral prefrontal cortex network plays a critical role in managing cognitive interference. These findings reinforced the potential of this neural connectivity as a biomarker for executive dysfunction in schizophrenia.
