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MIT researchers have discovered that naturally occurring amino acids found in many protein-rich foods may help repair the intestine after injury. In a new study, scientists found that cysteine can activate intestinal stem cells and activate an immune response that helps regenerate tissue in the small intestine. The findings, observed in mice, could ultimately lead to new ways to reduce intestinal damage caused by radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Researchers say diets and supplements rich in cysteine could one day help cancer patients recover faster from treatment-related injuries. “This study suggests that if you give these patients a cysteine-rich diet or…
Recent research is Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences We provide evidence that certain modern artificial intelligence systems can pass the standard Turing test. When instructed to adopt specific human personas, these computer programs tricked human judges into thinking they were real people more than half the time. This discovery provides the first empirical evidence that modern systems can pass this key scientific benchmark, raising deep questions about the future of online communications. To fully understand this research, it helps to know a little about large-scale language models (LLMs). These are highly complex computer programs trained on vast amounts…
Cleveland-based MetroHealth and Artisight have partnered to deploy the health tech company’s smart hospital platform across multiple facilities within the safety net health system. Artisight provides hospital infrastructure and optimization solutions powered by artificial intelligence. The company’s platform is designed to be the central hub for smart hospitals. Integrate computer vision, multi-sensor networks, indoor positioning and real-time location systems, voice-activated services, and video conferencing along with electronic health records (EHRs) and other third-party systems. Specifically, MetroHealth selected Artisight’s virtual nursing, virtual sitting, and other integrated AI solutions. The company says these platforms connect directly to the system’s existing clinical workflows…
Children often learn the order of the planets in the solar system using quirky mnemonic phrases like “Educated mom just served me nachos.” These proverbs will help you remember Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. In our solar system, planets are divided into two main groups. From Mercury to Mars, the inner planets closest to the Sun are rocky worlds. Further outward are the gas giants from Jupiter to Neptune. Astronomers have long believed that this arrangement reflects a common pattern throughout the universe. Influential theories of planet formation suggest that rocky planets form close to their…
DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University plans to build a small data center on its central campus, potentially the first of several projects of similar size, but some faculty members are wondering whether the energy- and water-intensive effort could derail the university’s efforts to combat climate change. The 1.5-megawatt data center could eventually be expanded to 3 megawatts, a university spokesperson said. The facility will be built on 12 acres of Duke-owned property along Yearby Avenue near the university’s electrical substation and water cooler plant, according to city and county building permits dated April 8. Contractors began preparing the site this week. Construction…
A new paper in which authors claim New Orleans, Louisiana’s largest city, is at risk of being surrounded by open water by the end of the century has caused considerable consternation and eye-rolling. The paper said coastal Louisiana is likely “already past the point of no return” as man-made global warming continues to cause sea levels to rise. Under the current warming trajectory, southern Louisiana’s remaining coastal wetlands are expected to disappear, putting more than 1 million residents “at risk,” the authors say. That may sound shocking, but it wasn’t the controversial part of the paper published this month in…
Mitochondria are sometimes called the powerhouses of the cell because they produce the energy the body needs to function. These tiny structures constantly adjust their activity depending on how much energy the cell needs. Scientists have long known that nutrients influence this process, but it remained unclear exactly how cells sense and respond to those nutrients. Now, researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered a new mechanism showing how the amino acid leucine can enhance mitochondrial performance. Their findings revealed that leucine helps preserve important proteins involved in energy production, allowing cells to produce energy more efficiently. The research…
Jupiter is famous for its huge storms, some of which rage for centuries. Now, scientists have discovered that these massive storms can generate lightning that is much more powerful than what is normally seen on Earth. Using data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, found that some lightning bolts on Jupiter can be 100 times stronger than those on Earth, and may even be more powerful. The discovery was made by Juno’s microwave radiometer. This microwave radiometer is an instrument that has been studying Jupiter’s atmosphere since the spacecraft entered orbit around the planet in…
Most of us have experienced the feeling that when we switch from one task to another, our brain temporarily becomes stuck in an old mode of thinking. In some cases, even after realizing that a strategy no longer works, the mind keeps returning to it anyway. Neuroscientists refer to the ability to adapt and change strategies as “cognitive flexibility.” This is a core function of advanced cognition that allows the brain to abandon outdated rules and respond to changing circumstances. Impairments in cognitive flexibility are associated with disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s…
Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to global health. The six laureates, representing diverse backgrounds and backgrounds, were recognized by Dr. Victor Elias Atala-Rajam of the Dominican Republic, President of the 79th World Health Assembly, representatives of the foundations that have provided these awards for the past 40 years, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. The 2026 awards recognize the six recipients’ remarkable dedication to advancing primary health care, reducing inequalities, and moving the goal of health for all closer to reality. The 2026…