Bioinformatics and Related Science News
Artificial intelligence
Sex robots may cause psychological damage
2020-02-15 00:04:49 UTC
US researchers call for more regulation around the sale of sex robots with artificial intelligence.
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Sixgill raises $15M to expand its dark web intelligence platform
2020-02-11 16:00:44 UTC
Sixgill, an Israeli cyber threat intelligence company that specializes in monitoring the deep and dark web, today announced that it has raised a $15 million funding round led by Sonae IM, a fund based in Portugal, and London-based REV Venture Partners. Crowdf
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Deep Instinct nabs $43M for a deep-learning cybersecurity solution that can suss an attack before it happens
2020-02-12 14:01:18 UTC
The worlds of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity have become deeply entwined in recent years, as organizations work to keep up with and ideally block increasingly sophisticated malicious hackers. Today, a startup thats built a deep learning soluti
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Bioinformatics
Bringing public health to the forefront in gene set enrichment analysis
2020-02-12 13:50:01 UTC
Gene set enrichment analysis is integral to the study of genomics, allowing researchers to interpret data collected at the level of single genes by their collective involvement in biological pathways. However, the assessment and comparison of such methods has
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The nf-core framework for community-curated bioinformatics pipelines
2020-02-13 00:00:00 UTC
The nf-core framework for community-curated bioinformatics pipelines
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Revolutionary cryo-EM is taking over structural biology
2020-02-10 00:00:00 UTC
The number of protein structures being determined by cryo-electron microscopy is growing at an explosive rate.
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Genomics
Bringing public health to the forefront in gene set enrichment analysis
2020-02-12 13:50:01 UTCGene set enrichment analysis is integral to the study of genomics, allowing researchers to interpret data collected at the level of single genes by their collective involvement in biological pathways. However, the assessment and comparison of such methods has
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Mechanical regulation of glycolysis via cytoskeleton architecture
2020-02-12 00:00:00 UTC
Glycolysis in normal epithelial cells responds to microenvironmental mechanics via the modulation of actin bundles that sequester the phosphofructokinase-targeting ubiquitin ligase TRIM21, a process superseded by persistent actin bundles in cancer cells.
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The strength and pattern of natural selection on gene expression in rice
2020-02-12 00:00:00 UTC
Phenotypic selection analysis is used to estimate the type and strength of selection that acts on more than 15,000 transcripts in rice (Oryza sativa), which provides insight into the adaptive evolutionary role of selection on gene expression.
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Genetics
California Senator proposes tighter regulations on direct-to-consumer genetics testing companies
2020-02-12 01:12:55 UTC
A state senator in California is introducing legislation designed to provide more direct oversight over direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The new regulations, introduced by Santa Anas Democratic Senator Thomas Umberg, builds on attempts in the Ca
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What causes high cholesterol? Dairy, smoking, genetics, and more
2020-02-10 21:43:37 UTCHigh cholesterol is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, so it is important to understand the common causes behind this serious condition. Eating a lot of fried foods, fatty meats, and processed foods are among the main dietary culprits
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Kirk, Spock and Darwin
2020-02-13 00:20:00 UTC
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GWAS
Deriving disease modules from the compressed transcriptional space embedded in a deep autoencoder
2020-02-12 00:00:00 UTC
The study of disease modules facilitates insight into complex diseases, but their identification relies on knowledge of molecular networks. Here, the authors show that disease modules and genes can also be discovered in deep autoencoder representations of lar
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The effect of liver enzymes on body composition: A Mendelian randomization study
2020-02-11 18:54:00 UTCBackground Higher alanine transaminase (ALT), indicating poor liver function, is positively associated with diabetes but inversely associated with body mass index (BMI) in Mendelian randomization (MR) studies, suggesting liver function affects muscle mass. To
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Using human genetics to understand the disease impacts of testosterone in men and women
2020-02-10 00:00:00 UTC
Genetic analysis of data from over 400,000 participants in the UK Biobank Study shows that circulating testosterone levels have sex-specific implications for cardiometabolic diseases and cancer outcomes.
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Data science
NASAs next science missions will head for Venus, Io, or Triton
2020-02-13 22:45:03 UTC
The four Solar System exploration proposals selected to move to the next stage of NASAs Discovery Program were VERITAS, DAVINCI+, Trident, and IVO.
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Telescope Detects Fast Radio Burst Hitting Earth Every 16 Days
2020-02-10 19:40:00 UTC
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How to Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
2020-02-10 18:00:00 UTC
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Population genetics
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious human species - msnNOW
2020-02-14 07:56:00 UTC
Are eggs bad for cholesterol? They can be, but other fats are worse
2020-02-11 18:48:56 UTCDmitry Galaganov/Shutterstock Eggs are the most concentrated source of cholesterol in our diet one egg has 186 mg. But no matter how much "bad" cholesterol you eat, trans fats in your diet may contribute more to cholesterol levels in the body than foods wit
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Preclinical study links human gene variant to THC reward in adolescent females
2020-02-12 21:46:46 UTC
A common variation in a human gene that affects the brain's reward processing circuit increases vulnerability to the rewarding effects of the main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis in adolescent females, but not males, according to preclinical research. As
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Inheritance
The Moneyist: Im hurt and apprehensive about where I stand. My husband of 5 years inherited his parents home in California and didnt put my name on the deed. What should I do?
2020-02-14 15:32:04 UTC
I understand an inheritance is not community property unless you make it so. If the shoe were on the other foot, I would have added his name to the deed.
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Butterflies can pass acquired traits to the next generation
2020-02-12 19:42:36 UTC
It defies past thinking about evolution, but new research documents the inheritance of acquired traits among butterflies.
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NewsWatch: If you could buy only one stock for 5G and artificial intelligence, this would be it
2020-02-14 22:00:08 UTC
Look at Applied Materials
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Bioinformatics AI
Global Synthetic Biology Market to Clock Promising CAGR of 26.3% From 2019 to 2027; Advances in Gene Engineering Technology Expand Outlook: Transparency Market Research
2020-02-13 13:30:00 UTC
Opportunity for experienced data scientists at the National Library of Medicine: NIH DATA Scholar Program
2020-02-14 20:04:03 UTC
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the Data and Technology Advancement (DATA) National Service Scholar Program, a new opportunity for experienced data and computer scientists and engineers to tackle biomedical data challenges in par
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Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-11 21:01:27 UTC
CRL earnings call for the period ending December 28, 2019.
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Precision medicine
Researchers find a way to 3D print whole objects in seconds
2020-02-13 13:15:00 UTC
Printing tiny, high-precision objects in a matter of seconds EPFL
2020-02-14 17:18:35 UTC
Researchers at EPFL have developed a new, high-precision method for 3D-printing small, soft objects. The process, which takes less than 30 seconds from start to finish, has potential applications in a wide range of fields, including 3D bioprinting.
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EPFL develops high-precision 30 second laser 3D printing method
2020-02-13 19:35:37 UTC
the innovative EPFL technology shows promising potential in various industries, mainly in 3D bio-printing and dentistry. The post EPFL develops high-precision 30 second laser 3D printing method appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Health
ePharmacy Ro launches doc-approved WebMD rival Health Guide
2020-02-12 16:58:02 UTC
Whatever your symptom, WebMD says you have cancer. Its a long-running joke that underscores the distrust of perhaps the top source of medical advice, stemming from a confusing site clogged with ads thats been criticized for questionable information and pu
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How to Break Up With Your Family
2020-02-12 15:15:00 UTC
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China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
2020-02-14 12:30:00 UTC
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 percent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, acc
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Technology
Alphabet has moved technology incubator Jigsaw under Google management
2020-02-11 20:41:37 UTC
Google parent company Alphabet has moved its Jigsaw technology incubator under Google, making it the first former Alphabet company to move to Google since Sergey Brin and Larry Page stepped down from their management roles in December.
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This sleek electric toothbrush uses sonic technology for better results
2020-02-13 10:10:28 UTC
TL;DR: The Philips Sonicare EasyClean electric toothbrush is on sale for 33.99 on Amazon, saving you 33% on list price. There is a lot of clever technology that goes into the humble electric toothbrush, and most of it washes over potential buyers. Why should
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Apple files patent for a smart home system that could configure itself
2020-02-13 18:39:50 UTC
Apple has filed a patent for a new smart home technology that could let the smart home configure itself. The patent also describes how this system could map the house and sense objects and people in it.
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Scientific publications
The latest in climate change attribution and the law
2020-02-10 14:40:01 UTC
The evolving field of climate change attribution science plays a critical role in shaping our understanding of how humans are affecting the global climate system, and in informing discussions about responsibility for climate change impacts. Attribution scienc
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Quantifying Independently Reproducible Machine Learning
2020-02-13 10:46:52 UTC
Many warn that Artificial Intelligence has a serious reproducibility crisis, but is it so? Some conclusions from the author's experience trying to replicate 255 papers.
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Human language most likely evolved gradually
2020-02-12 18:01:40 UTC
One of the most controversial hypotheses for the origin of the human language faculty is the evolutionary conjecture that language arose instantaneously in humans through a single gene mutation. `
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Scientific Books
California Senator proposes tighter regulations on direct-to-consumer genetics testing companies
2020-02-12 01:12:55 UTCA state senator in California is introducing legislation designed to provide more direct oversight over direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The new regulations, introduced by Santa Anas Democratic Senator Thomas Umberg, builds on attempts in the Ca
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AI will never replace good old human creativity
2020-02-11 15:41:44 UTC
The European Patent Office recently turned down an application for a patent that described a food container. This was not because the invention was not novel or useful, but because it was created by artificial intelligence (AI). By law, inventors need to be a
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Solitude and Sensory Deprivation (and Johnny Cash) (2019)
2020-02-14 00:18:43 UTC
A surprise discovery in the Senate House Library leads our postdoctoral researcher Charlie Williams to think about country music, graphic design and the scientific study of solitude.
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Sports
What a shot! 27 amazing sports photos
2020-02-10 06:43:16 UTC
Take a look at 27 amazing sports photos from February 2 through February 9.
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Sports stars J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohia were married Saturday
2020-02-16 05:46:11 UTC
J.J. Watt, NFL superstar for the Houston Texans, and professional soccer player Kealia Ohai were married in a tropical Bahamas wedding Saturday, according to People magazine.
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How to Stream the Westminster Dog Show Without Cable
2020-02-10 21:15:00 UTC
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Entertainment
Bong Joon-ho is the internet's new hero after cleaning up at the 92nd Academy Awards.
2020-02-11 16:16:57 UTC
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HBO Maxs first ad wants to remind you how many of your favorite shows and movies it owns
2020-02-14 19:55:49 UTC
Whether its Friends, South Park, Wonder Woman, The Lego Movie, The Matrix, or The Wizard of Oz, the first commercial for HBO Max wants people to remember how much AT&Ts entertainment division owns.
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Did all these movies from the 2000s deserve their Oscars?
2020-02-09 11:00:00 UTC
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