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3D-printed artificial intelligence running at the speed of light – from object classification to optical component design
Deep learning is one of the fastest-growing machine learning methods that relies on multi-layered artificial neural networks. Traditionally, deep learning systems are implemented to be executed on a computer to digitally learn data representation and abstraction, and
Myocardium contractility: effects of subchronic lead intoxication in rats
A moderate subchronic lead intoxication was observed in outbred male rats after repeated intraperitoneal injections of lead acetate during 5 weeks. Half of so exposed and control rats where given a calcium preparation with fodder. The next
Plasma CTSD activity: a non-invasive biomarker for hepatic insulin sensitivity
Due to the obesity epidemic, the incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to rise globally. Type 2 diabetes is characterised by a relative insulin deficiency and an impaired insulin sensitivity in certain specific target organs. Insulin sensitivity can
Should we think that neem gum polysaccharide and their semi-synthetic derivatives can be utilized as carrier for nanoformulation
One of the major concerns related to the newly synthesized drug is poor water solubility, which seems to be a major concern for the pharmaceutical manufacturer and also a rate limiting step in the bioavailability. In this
Early detected Minamata disease victims were the tip of a large iceberg
The Chisso Company began discharging contaminated wastewater into the sea at Minamata in 1932. Twenty-four years later, in 1956, some inhabitants were found with acute, severe, profound neurological disorders, including not only sensory disturbances but also walking,
29th World Neonatal, Pediatric and Family Medicine Conference. Dubai, UAE. March 19-20, 2020
ME Conferences is delighted to announce the next event “29th World Neonatal, Pediatric and Family Medicine Conference” to be held on March 19-20, 2020 in Dubai, UAE. FANEOTRICS 2020 typically incorporate lectures, paper and poster sessions, and
Truncation: A possible mechanism for diversity in Alpha-synuclein prion-like properties
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder, which is characterized by motor disturbances such as tremor and bradykinesia resulting from severe degeneration of nigral dopaminergic neurons. The pathological hallmark of PD is the presence
Using controlled disorder to probe coexisting quantum orders in NbSe2 superconductor
Many pure elements and complex compounds become superconducting when their electrical resistance drops to zero below critical temperature, Tc. For more than a century, the race for higher Tc remains one of the most exciting topics in
Educational hospitalization for ulcerative colitis: relapse prevention by plant-based diet
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a collective term for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). IBD is no longer a disease mainly seen in Europe and North America and is now a global disease. The disease
Erythropoietin can improve urethral healing
The most important problem of urethral wound healing is an increase in abnormal fibrosis because of imbalances in the healing processes. Healing of traumatic or idiopathic wounds in the urethra is known to be complicated and a longer process
Ca2+ dynamics and allosterism in synergistic action between Beta2-adrenergic agonists and muscarinic antagonists
G proteins (Gs, Gi)/large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (KCa) channels/L-type voltage-dependent Ca2+ (VDC) channels linkage (Ca2+ dynamics) may play key roles in β2-adrenergic relaxation and muscarinic contraction in the airways. β2-Adrenergic receptor agonists and muscarinic receptor antagonists are
Estimating daily evaporation from poorly monitored lakes using limited meteorological data
Estimating water evaporation is vital in many problems that are related to agriculture, hydrology and lake operation planning. In fact, water loss by evaporation from rivers, lakes and open reservoirs is a crucial problem in regions that
The Brief Post-Coma Scale (BPCS): an easy tool to assess responsiveness in disorders of consciousness
The Brief Post-Coma Scale (BPCS) is an easy diagnostic tool to differentiate patients with disorder of consciousness in the minimally conscious state (MCS) from those in unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS), formerly defined as vegetative state (VS). The
How to build great AI
Even though artificial intelligence (AI) is in full bloom and more and more businesses are developing their own solutions, there are several things around it that aren’t quite clear. One of the most pressing ones is what
Osteoarthritis alleviation by rewiring cellular energy metabolism
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disorder associated with degeneration of the joint, including articular cartilage, subchondral bone, synovial tissue, tendons, periarticular muscles that involves low-grade systemic inflammation. Recent studies have demonstrated the involvement of chondrocyte differentiation (hypertrophy)
Mitochondrial dysfunction in autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects ~2% of children in the United States. The etiology of autism spectrum disorder likely involves environmental factors triggering physiological abnormalities in genetically sensitive individuals. One of these major physiological abnormalities in children
5 Tips for Outsourcing Scientific Software Development
Outsourcing your scientific software development projects can yield great benefits for your company, including reduced costs, increased flexibility, and improved product quality. If you choose to go this route, outsourcing should be approached deliberately. First, take steps
How we can curb deaths from heroin use
Evidence from many countries shows an alarmingly high death rate amongst former prisoners with histories of heroin addiction in the two weeks following their prison release. A heroin overdose is the most common cause of death in
What can we achieve for average spin Hamiltonians in solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy?
Multiple-pulse sequences (MPS) have been widely applied in nuclear magnetic spectroscopy to manipulate spin Hamiltonians (such as isolating or enhancing certain interactions while removing the effects of all other interactions), to measure relaxation times, and to enhance
Nailfold microangiopathy in dermatomyositis and systemic sclerosis: what is different in long term follow-up?
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving mainly the skin and muscles. Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease of unknown etiology characterized by vascular alterations and progressive tissue fibrosis of multiple organs. Peripheral microangiopathy
