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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Acta Neuropathologica Communications used Boolean-network AI analysis of Alzheimer’s RNA-seq data to identify a 40-gene disease signature and validate CgA-KO/PS19 mice as a model of asymptomatic Alzheimer’s-like resilience. Key Findings…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in National Science Open argued that Centaur, an AI model promoted as a simulator of human cognition, could reproduce psychology-test answers while failing a simple instruction-understanding check. Key Findings Centaur was tested as a cogni…
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Electrical neural interfaces are unlocking new possibilities for studying, restoring, and augmenting brain functions. These devices provide direct communication pathways to connect the nervous system with the external world. Recent innovations in neural electr…
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Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) are emerging devices that connect the human brain to computers and machines, enabling an unprecedented two-way flow of information and control. BMIs offer extraordinary new capabilities but also present profound ethical dilemmas…
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A 2016 study exploring whether machine learning can accurately predict criminality based solely on facial images has sparked debate on the social implications of such technology. The research, conducted by Chinese academics Xiaolin Wu and Xi Zhang, claims to b…
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Neuromodulation techniques that stimulate the nervous system through electric current are revolutionizing the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders like depression, movement disorders, and chronic pain. These techniques allow for precisely target…
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Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to assist professionals like doctors and judges make important decisions that impact human lives. However, these AI systems are prone to biases that can lead to systematic errors. A new set of experim…
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Depression is a growing mental health concern, especially among young adults. New AI-powered research offers a rapid, objective screening tool to identify those at high risk using eye tracking technology. This innovative approach could revolutionize early dete…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are rapidly becoming more sophisticated and human-like. This raises an intriguing question: could AI systems one day become conscious? A new interdisciplinary paper explores this complex issue, assessing theories about the…
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