All Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning articles – Page 5
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NewsNew method detects pathogens faster and more accurately by melting DNA
A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, producing results in under six hours, whereas culture typically requires 15 hours to several days, depending on the pathogen.
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NewsClimate change drove the emergence of West Nile virus in Europe
Researchers investigated the extent to which West Nile virus spatial expansion in Europe can be attributed to climate change while accounting for other direct human influences such as land use and human population changes.
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NewsGroundbreaking study on decomposing microbes could help transform forensic science
Researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh, potentially offering a more precise way to determine a body’s time of death.
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NewsSensor-led technology will rapidly detect foodborne pathogens in poultry supply chain
Researchers are developing new technology to rapidly detect and mitigate salmonella and other foodborne pathogens throughout the poultry supply chain.
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NewsMachine learning to battle COVID-19 bacterial co-infection
Researchers have used machine learning to help predict the risk of secondary bacterial infections in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
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NewsResearchers expose the core of poxviruses
A team of researchers has uncovered the mysteries of poxviral core architecture by combining various cryo-electron microscopy techniques with molecular modeling.
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NewsViral protein fragments may unlock mystery behind serious COVID-19 outcomes
‘Zombie’ virus fragments continue to cause inflammation after the virus is destroyed, a new study finds.
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NewsAI surveillance tool successfully helps to predict sepsis, saves lives
Researchers find that utilizing a unique AI algorithm that monitors several patient variables, like vital signs and lab results, can detect sepsis before symptom onset.
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NewsDomesticating plants impacts their microbiome, study finds
New research indicates that human domestication of crops can alter the communities of microorganisms that are associated with plants.
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NewsResearchers develop a new machine learning approach to bioinformatics
A current study reveals how machine learning, data integration and AI contribute to better strategies in the fight against pathogens.
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NewsAI platform for wastewater plants harnesses microbiome and engineering data
Scientists have introduced a groundbreaking Global WWTP Microbiome-based Integrative Information Platform to address the escalating complexities of pollutants and inadequacies in traditional wastewater treatment plants.
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NewsScientists reveal why chicken farms are a breeding ground for AMR bacteria
Scientists are one step closer to understanding how bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella enterica, share genetic material which makes them resistant to antibiotics.
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NewsNew AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy.
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NewsFirst step towards synthetic CO2 fixation in living cells
Researchers have developed a synthetic biochemical cycle that directly converts CO2 into the central building block Acetyl-CoA.
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NewsAI model predicts which SARS-CoV-2 variants could cause new waves of infection
An AI model can predict which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to cause new waves of infection.
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NewsArtificial intelligence predicts the influence of microplastics on soil properties
Scientists used machine learning to reveal how different characteristics of soil microplastics can significantly alter soil properties.
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OpinionIs climate change driving an increase in cases of anthrax?
The anthrax outbreak in Africa could be a harbinger of more to come, with climate change creating opportunities for the emergence of more cross-over strains capable of causing anthrax-like infections.
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NewsResearchers use AI to identify a new class of antibiotic candidates
Using deep learning, researchers have discovered a class of compounds that can kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) grown in a lab dish and in two mouse models of MRSA infection.
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CareersA day in the life of a microbiology technician
A glimpse into the world of Bactobio with Grace Cox and Shinjini Mathur who are unleashing the power of microbes to produce novel antimicrobials - from culturing novel strains to harnessing their potential for global health solutions.
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NewsResearchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artificial intelligence (AI) to improve antimicrobial use and infection care, helping to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).