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New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

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New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

Some 600,000 people in Britain suffer from epilepsy, suffering regular seizures The new jab can help children with a specific drug resistant form of epilepsy Scientists have developed a gene therapy to cure a drug-resistant form of childhood epilepsy. Focal cortical dysplasia occurs when areas in the brain develop abnormally, triggering frequent seizures. It can … Read more

New smartphone app quickly analyzes human motion to aid physical rehabilitation

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New smartphone app quickly analyzes human motion to aid physical rehabilitation

Media Advisory Thursday, October 19, 2023 NIH-funded researchers suggest app is 25 times faster than current techniques, at a small fraction of the cost. What A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health has developed a smart phone app that can track and analyze a person’s ability to move from one place to … Read more

AI predicts 70% of earthquakes a week before they occur

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AI predicts 70% of earthquakes a week before they occur

High precision and accuracy in earthquake prediction continues to be a key scientific challenge, and artificial intelligence (AI) has been investigated as a technique to enhance our capabilities in this crucial area.  This is because AI can analyze large datasets of seismic activity and identify patterns or anomalies that human analysts might miss. Machine learning … Read more