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AI-NERD algorithm can teach itself to recognize patterns in how materials change as they are stressed and relaxed
Like people, materials evolve over time. They also behave differently when they are stressed and relaxed. Scientists looking to measure the dynamics of how materials change have developed a new technique that leverages X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.
Common blood thinner can be repurposed as an inexpensive antidote for cobra venom
Current antivenom treatment is expensive and does not effectively treat the necrosis of the flesh where the bite occurs.
Best practices in preanalytical sample quality: Managing and preventing in vitro hemolysis in the emergency department
Laboratory errors can lead to errors in diagnosis and may cause increased costs, unnecessary testing and/or treatment, and adverse patient outcomes. Approximately 60–70% of laboratory errors are due to preanalytical factors. In vitro hemolysis is by far the most common preanalytical problem, accounting for 40–70% of unsuitable blood samples.
Youth with conduct disorder show widespread differences in brain structure
Study of conduct disorder identifies new brain areas associated with the disorder, offering future directions for research efforts and clinical practice.
A Roadmap to Bioengineering Plants That Produce Their Own Nitrogen Fertilizer
Nitrogen fertilizers make it possible to feed the world’s growing population, but they are also costly, harm ecosystems, and require a lot of energy to manufacture. However, a few plants have evolved the ability to make their own nitrogen with the help of bacteria.
'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships
Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, many bed partners struggle to achieve a good night's rest due to incompatible sleep habits. According to a 2024 survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 29% of Americans have chosen to sleep in another bed within the same bedroom or in a different space in their home to accommodate their partner's sleep needs better.
Building an effective QC system
Applying workforce considerations and asking the right questions are key to establishing lab QC protocols.
Doctors reluctant to treat addiction most commonly report “lack of institutional support” as barrier
Study highlights need for greater education, training, and policies to increase adoption of evidence-based care for addiction among physicians.
Study Shows Protein Isoform Inhibitors May Hold the Key to Making Opioids Safer
Opioids are the gold standard of chronic pain treatment, but they come with a host of negative side effects, including constipation, addiction potential, and respiratory depression that can lead to death. This study, published in Scientific Reports, offers a potential new way to treat acute and chronic pain by reducing the amount of opioid needed for pain relief while also lowering its addiction potential.
Nearly half of adults and 18% of adolescents engage in gambling, study finds
Researchers estimated the prevalence of any gambling activity, specific gambling activities, risk gambling, and problematic gambling among adults and adolescents globally.