Tag: mathematics
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Broad Inst., Intel Make Genomics Software Open-Source
A new release of software that speeds and streamlines analysis of genomic sequencing variations is being released under an open-source license by the Broad Institute.
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Computer Vision, Deep Learning Aid Prosthetic Hands
A built-in camera and artificial intelligence can improve the speed and grasping ability of a prosthetic hand, as shown in tests with people missing a hand.
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Algorithms Simplify, Improve Robot Grasping
Computer scientists at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a process that simplifies remote-controlled robotic grasping movements for end users.
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Phones, Algorithms Boost Adherence to Stroke Meds
Results from a clinical trial show a smartphone-based remote monitoring program helps stroke patients stay on their blood clot medications and improve their health.
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Univ. Spin-Off Designing Heart Disease Screening App
A spin-off enterprise from Massachusetts Institute of Technology is creating a system using a smartphone camera to detect heart rhythm problems that lead to a stroke.
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Heart Assoc, Amazon Partner on Precision Medicine Data
American Heart Association and Amazon Web Services are collecting data from researchers to advance precision medicine in cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
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Sensors, Wearables Track Moods and Eating Behavior
A system that captures and interprets spoken words by individuals and groups can track their various moods, which also predict eating behaviors leading to obesity.
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Software Aims to Boost Lab Results Reproducibility
A software package that claims to tackle a growing problem of the failure to reproduce results of scientific research, is being field tested in an academic lab.
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Cancer Blood Test Company Raises $65M in Early Funds
Freenome, a company applying machine learning to analysis of liquid biopsies, is raising $65 million in its first round of venture financing.
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Public Access to Drugs Meets Health Needs, Cuts Costs
A study shows adding universal access to essential drugs as part of Canada’s health care system would meet much of that country’s pharmaceutical needs and save billions of dollars.