Francis Dami
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How AI might improve the nutritional consistency of breast milk donated by humans
Under the direction of Professor Timothy Chan, a group of engineers at the University of Toronto is using machine learning to optimize the macronutrient composition of recipes for pooled human donor milk.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Feast
Deciphering cell fate: Identification of the crucial stem cell switch mechanism
Differentiating stem cells can replace damaged and dying cells. However, how can stem cells choose which kind of cell to form in a particular circumstance? The team of Bon-Kyoung Koo at IMBA and the Institute for Basic Science discovered a new gene, Daam1, using intestinal organoids. Daam1 is crucial because it turns on the formation of secretory cells in the intestine. This discovery, which was published in Science Advances on November 24, offers fresh insights into the study of cancer.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Proof
A recent study has shown how important microglia are to the development of the human brain.
An international group of researchers has discovered the critical role that the immune cells known as microglia—which serve as the brain's specialized defense team—play in the early stages of human brain development. To better understand how microglia affect brain cell growth and development, scientists have been able to replicate the complex environment found in the developing human brain through the incorporation of microglia into lab-grown brain organoids.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Earth
High rates of asbestos-related lung cancer among former naval personnel
British and Australian naval personnel had a higher incidence of asbestos-related lung cancers than members of other armed forces, according to a University of Adelaide and Oxford University study.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Humans
Numerous carers may be essential to the well-being of both mothers and children, according to the hunter-gatherer approach to childcare.
A study done with modern hunter-gatherer societies suggests that infants and toddlers may be psychologically predisposed to flourish when they receive high levels of "sensitive care" and individualized attention.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
Man Sends DNA To Moon in the Speculation That Alien Life Will Construct An Army Of His Clones
The days of being catapulted at your enemies or thrown into a pit with other plague victims after your death are long gone. Your corpse now has a plethora of disposal options at its disposal, ranging from the terrifying world of cryonics to aquamation.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
Researchers Alert: By 2026, We May Run Out Of Data To Train AI. Then, what?
Researchers have cautioned that once artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the pinnacle of its appeal, the industry may run out of training data, which is the fuel that powers extremely potent AI systems. This could potentially change the course of the AI revolution by slowing down the development of AI models, particularly large language models.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Futurism
Evidence of Earth's Collision with Theia Found on Buried Planet
Geologists discovered two enormous continent-sized masses in the 1980s while scanning at a depth of 1,800 miles (2,900 km) below the surface of the Earth. The mantle is a solid region of silicate rock that sits between the Earth's crust and the molten inner core.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in Earth
Italy Discovers 2,600-Year-Old, Completely Undamaged Etruscan Tomb
A recently discovered, completely intact, double-chambered Etruscan tomb was discovered in the Osteria necropolis within the archaeological territory of the ancient Etruscan city Vulci. Archaeologists had been working on the tomb since April, and this week they managed to open it, revealing a double chamber carved into the rock.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
Did Cleopatra VII's Offspring Live and Give Birth to the fabled Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?
Four children were born to Cleopatra VII, the final pharaoh of an independent Egypt: Ptolemy Philadelphia, twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and Caesarian (with Julius Caesar) (the latter three with Mark Antony). However, she only bore a single daughter, Selene, who wed King Juba II of Mauretania, and so had no other offspring.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
