Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before major symptoms appear
Smart watches could be used to speed up diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease by as much as seven years, using a new AI tool. People developing Parkinson’s undergo subtle shifts in walking and sleep years before “hallmark” symptoms such as shaking and difficulty balancing appear, but they are not typically picked up until the disease is … Continue reading Smart watches could detect Parkinson’s up to seven years before major symptoms appear
“We built a human skin printer from Lego”
Welsh scientists have built a human skin printer from Lego for less than £500 and which could change the way doctors treat skin diseases. WalesOnline reports Sion Coulman, Chris Thomas and Oliver Castell, lecturers at Cardiff University, were involved in the project, which was funded by the British Skin Foundation. The three men explained that … Continue reading “We built a human skin printer from Lego”
“Benjamin Button” cell reverse ageing technique used in Parkinson’s research
Researchers are using a pioneering “Benjamin Button” reverse ageing technique to come to a better understanding of Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to more effective treatments. The technique takes skin cells that have been donated by people with the condition and turns them back into stem cells by using a combination of “reprogramming factors”. Stem … Continue reading “Benjamin Button” cell reverse ageing technique used in Parkinson’s research
Welsh children to get advanced AI synthetic voices
Bangor University and CereProc have been awarded a contract to supply NHS Wales with sixteen custom synthetic voices for children and teenagers. Bangor University says this solution will break down the communication barriers Welsh children face when using high tech communication devices by providing them with a voice which reflects who they are and their … Continue reading Welsh children to get advanced AI synthetic voices
Newly developed “smart patch” could be used to detect Alzheimer’s
A leading Swansea University scientist has developed a new smart patch that can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s through the use of microneedle technology. Swansea University says this breakthrough in the advancement of transdermal capability would mean smart patches could be used to detect certain biomarkers within skin interstitial … Continue reading Newly developed “smart patch” could be used to detect Alzheimer’s
New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study
Two new genes that raise a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease have been discovered by researchers. Cardiff University reports an international team, involving its Dementia Research Institute, compared thirty two thousand genetic codes from patients with Alzheimer’s disease and healthy individuals. The researchers uncovered several new genes and specific mutations in those genes that … Continue reading New Alzheimer’s genes discovered in world’s largest study
Cutting edge eDNA research to help maintain high quality drinking water
The latest techniques in environmental DNA (eDNA) research are being used by United Utilities and Cardiff University to help maintain high quality drinking water for North West England and understand the causes of taste and odour issues. Water Magazine reports the water company and the university’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and School of … Continue reading Cutting edge eDNA research to help maintain high quality drinking water
The drought resistant Welsh crop that will help Africa’s farmers
A crop developed at Aberystwyth University is set to help African farmers feed people in the face of climate change. Aberystwyth University reports its scientists, working with colleagues at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, based in Niamey, Niger, have developed a new drought resistant strain of pearl millet to help prepare … Continue reading The drought resistant Welsh crop that will help Africa’s farmers
Newborns develop language skills within hours
Newborns have traditionally been thought to spend the first few weeks or months of life mostly passively lying around and crying, at least until they’re old enough to start actively paying attention to what’s going on around them. But a new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, has found that newborns start soaking up and … Continue reading Newborns develop language skills within hours
AI that mimics the human gaze could be used to detect cancer
A cutting edge artificial intelligence system that can accurately predict the areas of an image where a person is most likely to look has been created by scientists at Cardiff University. Based on the mechanics of the human brain and its ability to distinguish between different parts of an image, Cardiff University says the novel … Continue reading AI that mimics the human gaze could be used to detect cancer
