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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
River D'Almeida, Ph.D

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·2 days ago

The first ever postpartum depression pill

Should mothers take it? One in seven mothers reports suffering from postpartum depression, a debilitating condition that occurs in the weeks and months after childbirth. However, experts believe this number may be even higher due to unreported cases. …

Motherhood

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The first ever postpartum depression pill
The first ever postpartum depression pill
Motherhood

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The Reading Frame

·2 days ago

Tweaking mitochondria exposes tumors as immune system targets

Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way we combat cancer by harnessing the body’s own immune system to target and eliminate malignant cells. While this approach has shown remarkable success in some cases, it doesn’t work for everyone. …

Cancer

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Tweaking mitochondria exposes tumors as immune system targets
Tweaking mitochondria exposes tumors as immune system targets
Cancer

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The Reading Frame

·Sep 10

Eating insects to combat obesity?

Chitin, the unexpected hero in battling obesity: insights from mice. Remember those cringe-worthy moments on “Survivor” when contestants devoured crunchy insects and other unappetizing treats for a chance at winning a million dollars? As viewers squirmed, these daring individuals exhibited their gastronomic bravery on national television. While it may seem…

Insects

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Eating insects to combat obesity?
Eating insects to combat obesity?
Insects

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·Sep 10

AI is decoding the secrets of smell

Neuroscientists are tackling the complex puzzle of how our senses work, with a recent breakthrough revealing a machine-learning model’s human-level ability to describe chemical odors. Imagine a world where we could digitize and reproduce scents as easily as we do with images and sounds. A world where we could identify…

Neuroscience

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AI is decoding the secrets of smell
AI is decoding the secrets of smell
Neuroscience

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Aug 31

Reasons behind the recent mass layoffs in biotech

The industry faces uncertain times ahead due to regulatory changes and challenges Questions Industry Must Address: Industry needs to answer questions about a drug’s superiority, pricing, and value. Companies should rethink their approach to product development and pricing. Economic and clinical value must be demonstrated to various stakeholders. Over 115…

Biotechnology

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Reasons behind the recent mass layoffs in biotech
Reasons behind the recent mass layoffs in biotech
Biotechnology

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The Reading Frame

·Aug 31

Fashion’s digital revolution

Artificial intelligence makes online clothes shopping come alive In the realm of fashion, online shopping is all the rage. The allure of convenience, competitive pricing, and an endless assortment of the latest seasonal trends is propelling more and more consumers towards virtual stores. However, the experience of shopping online differs…

Fashion

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Fashion’s digital revolution
Fashion’s digital revolution
Fashion

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The Reading Frame

·Aug 31

AI triggers emotions to woo audiences

A brand-new automatic video summarization model is using brain signals from viewers to pick out the most exciting highlights that trigger emotions. Ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through streaming platforms trying to decide what to watch? With so many amazing videos available online, it can be overwhelming to find something…

Artificial Intelligence

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AI triggers emotions to woo audiences
AI triggers emotions to woo audiences
Artificial Intelligence

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The Reading Frame

·Aug 31

Smart contact lenses provide a new reality

A breakthrough in battery technology uses human tears to power new worlds in augmented reality Imagine wearing contact lenses that not only help you see better but also display information right on your eyes. It might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but scientists from Nanyang Technological…

Technology

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Smart contact lenses provide a new reality
Smart contact lenses provide a new reality
Technology

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The Reading Frame

·Aug 31

Live worm as long as your phone found in woman’s brain

First-ever known case of this type of parasitic infection in humans Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) and the Canberra Hospital recently made a groundbreaking discovery about a new type of parasitic infection in humans. They found a live eight-centimeter-long roundworm inside the brain of a 64-year-old woman from…

Parasites

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Live worm as long as your phone found in woman’s brain
Live worm as long as your phone found in woman’s brain
Parasites

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·Aug 31

Skinny people are just less hungry and have higher metabolisms?

Researchers discovered that individuals with a very low BMI are less active and consume less food than expected, while also exhibiting higher resting metabolic rates, challenging previous assumptions about their natural activity levels and metabolism. So far, most of the studies about obesity have been focusing on people with high…

Metabolism

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Skinny people are just less hungry and have higher metabolisms?
Skinny people are just less hungry and have higher metabolisms?
Metabolism

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