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High School Student Develops Machine Learning–Assisted Brain-Computer Interface for Seizure Detection and Mobility Support
Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects an estimated 1.9 – 6 out of every 100,000 people worldwide and is characterized by progressive degeneration of motor neurons, ultimately resulting in full-body paralysis and loss of speech. ALS has a devastating personal and societal impact, with the average survival time post-diagnosis being just 2 to 5 years.…
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Linking Single-Celled Ancestors to Animal Evolution
Introduction The origins of multicellular life have long fascinated scientists, with choanoflagellates offering a unique window into this evolutionary transition. As the closest living relatives of animals, these single-celled organisms harbor genes remarkably similar to those essential for complex biological processes in animals. Recent advancements have allowed researchers to explore the functionality of these ancient…
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Future of drug discoveries using Quantum Computers
Introduction Advancements in computational methods are becoming increasingly more essential to innovation within medical research and development. Quantum computers are being developed as revolutionary machines that leverage quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in a unique state called superposition. This means qubits can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously, unlike classical bits, which are…