Artificial Intelligence News and Research

Latest Artificial Intelligence News and Research

Grayscale eye images help identify anemia without blood tests

Anemia, a condition marked by low levels of hemoglobin in the blood, affects nearly 2 billion people worldwide.

21 Apr 2025

Using AI to understand how the brain processes language during real-life conversations

We investigated how our brains process language during real-life conversations. Specifically, we wanted to understand which brain regions become active when we're speaking and listening, and how these patterns relate to the specific words and context of the conversation.

18 Apr 2025

The brain's visual system plays a bigger role in decision making than expected

When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery?

18 Apr 2025

Patient survey reveals cautious support for AI in mammography screening

The results of a large survey from a diverse patient population revealed cautious support for artificial intelligence (AI) implementation in screening mammography, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

18 Apr 2025

Machine learning helps decode exercise motivation and behavior

Sticking to an exercise routine is a challenge many people face. But a University of Mississippi research team is using machine learning to uncover what keeps individuals committed to their workouts.

17 Apr 2025

Smart insoles offer real time gait tracking and early health warnings

A new smart insole system that monitors how people walk in real time could help users improve posture and provide early warnings for conditions from plantar fasciitis to Parkinson's disease.

17 Apr 2025

Unlocking the secrets of synaptic plasticity during learning

How do we learn something new? How do tasks at a new job, lyrics to the latest hit song or directions to a friend's house become encoded in our brains?

17 Apr 2025

Tracking the neural signature of human intention and action

Researchers led by Jean-Paul Noel at the University of Minnesota, United States, have decoupled intentions, actions and their effects by manipulating the brain-machine interface that allows a person with otherwise paralyzed arms and legs to squeeze a ball when they want to.

17 Apr 2025

New tool simplifies genomic research and boosts medical breakthroughs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist and collaborators have developed a much-needed new tool to increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health.

16 Apr 2025

ChatGPT-4 passes UK medical licensing exam but falters in real-world clinical decision-making, study reveals

ChatGPT-4 was tested on the UK Medical Licensing Assessment and achieved accuracy above most medical students on structured, multiple-choice questions, but struggled more with open-ended, multi-step, and management scenarios. The study highlights both the promise and limitations of AI in real-world medical decision-making and education.

16 Apr 2025

Study identifies DNA methylation entropy as a biomarker for aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 3, on March 12, 2025, titled "DNA methylation entropy is a biomarker for aging."

16 Apr 2025

Nasal protein levels may predict COVID-19 risk

Higher nasal expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 proteins can predict future SARS-CoV-2 infection.

16 Apr 2025

AI tool maps misfolded proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, a key advance in understanding neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

15 Apr 2025

London Lab Live 2025 set to launch as the UK’s flagship event for lab professionals

Set for 14-15 May 2025, London Lab Live will connect lab experts to discuss breakthroughs in AI, sustainability, and the future of scientific research.

From London Lab Live 2025 15 Apr 2025

Blood test detects Parkinson’s years before symptoms appear using RNA markers

A new study identifies a blood-based biomarker that detects pre-symptomatic Parkinson’s disease by measuring the ratio of specific nuclear and mitochondrial transfer RNA fragments. The test outperforms standard clinical tools and may also reflect disease mechanisms related to impaired protein synthesis.

14 Apr 2025

Psychologists explore ethical issues associated with human-AI relationships

It's becoming increasingly commonplace for people to develop intimate, long-term relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

11 Apr 2025

HPV vaccine uptake rises with help from AI chatbot

The first trial of an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered chatbot designed to inform parents about the HPV vaccine has shown that it increases vaccine uptake and engagement with health professionals.

11 Apr 2025

Researchers uncover why fat gain happens fast during life changes

Perspective article proposes that major fat gains arise from short-term lifestyle disruptions rather than gradual daily surpluses. The authors call for public health strategies to focus on preventing episodic weight spikes during high-risk life events.

10 Apr 2025

New antibiotic compound emerges as strong candidate in the fight against MRSA

The development of new antibiotics to treat superbugs and other bacterial infections is a global priority, with the rate of infections that cannot be treated with current antibiotics rising and presenting one of the biggest threats to human health.

10 Apr 2025