New AI technique identifies dead cells under the microscope 100 times faster than people can – potentially accelerating research on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's

Understanding when and how neurons die is an important part of research on neurodegenerative diseases like Lou Gehrig’s, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Jeremy Linsley, Scientific Program Leader at Gladstone Institutes, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
Feb. 2, 2022 • ~9 min

When researchers don't have the proteins they need, they can get AI to 'hallucinate' new structures

Using a form of artificial intelligence called deep neural networks, researchers can generate new proteins from scratch without having to consult nature.

Ivan Anishchenko, Acting instructor in Computational Biology, University of Washington • conversation
Jan. 5, 2022 • ~8 min

Robo-umps are coming to Major League Baseball, and the game will never be the same

Computerized systems that automatically determine whether a pitch is a ball or strike promise to make umpiring more accurate, but at what price?

Rayvon Fouché, Professor of American Studies, Purdue University • conversation
June 1, 2020 • ~9 min

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