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Using stem cell images, researchers have successfully applied machine learning to distinguish between Parkinson's disease subtypes with high accuracy. This method could dramatically improve personalized treatment strategies and accelerate the discovery of new targeted drugs. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Machine learning has been used to accurately predict Parkinson's disease subtypes from stem cell images. This advancement offers the potential for personalized medicine by classifying the four subtypes with up to 95% accuracy and leveraging stem cell models and AI to revolutionize treatment and drug testing approaches. AI-driven breakthrough in Parkinson's disease research Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and the Queen Square…

Imagination Technologies, best known today for the GPUs used in Apple's iPhones and iPads, has made a big leap in its AI strategy by dropping its dedicated NPUs and adding similar capabilities to its GPUs, according to EE Times. Coincidentally, the company just raised $100 million in funding from Fortress Investment Group.Imagination has accomplished a lot in the 40 or so years since it was founded. Still, the company became known for its PowerVR Kyro-branded graphics processors for PCs and its PowerVR-badged GPU IP, which was used in GPUs from Apple, Intel (and dozens of others). Imagination is also a…

LAS VEGAS — Virtuoso Travel Week, an event that takes place in Las Vegas every August and boasts 4,700 attendees, is all about human connection. From one-on-one meetings between advisors and suppliers to a hotel showcase showcasing this year's hottest hotels, the week is full of networking possibilities.While the face-to-face interaction between attendees is a highlight of Virtuoso Travel Week, the role that technology plays in the travel agency sector is also important and continues to evolve. As Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew Upchurch often puts it, the role of technology is to help advisors “automate the predictable and humanize…

The show's hosts made playoff predictions for the first College GameDay of the 2024 season.The first week of college football season has arrived and the popular “College Gameday” show is back. While the show's hosts discuss a variety of topics, it's safe to say that the most anticipated by the crew was their College Football Playoff predictions. Below are the predictions chosen by Gameday members.Desmond Howard Oregon Georgia Miami Utah Texas Ole Miss Ohio State Michigan Oklahoma Clemson Notre Dame LibertyNick Saban Georgia Ohio Florida Utah Texas Oregon Alabama Ole Miss Pennsylvania State University Notre Dame University Louisiana State University…

College GameDay was in Dublin, Ireland today for the big Week 0 matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State, and the GameDay crew, including the greatest college football coach of all time, Nick Saban, gave their predictions for today's game. Only WWE Superstar and today's guest picker, Sheamus, predicted a Georgia Tech win, while Pat McAfee, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban and Desmond Howard all predicted a win for the Seminoles. Here's how to watch, listen or live stream Saturday's game:Television: ESPN• Play-by-play: Joe Tessitore• Analyst: Jesse Palmer• Sideline reporter: Katie George• Mobile App: ESPN• Online: WatchESPN.comRadio: Georgia Tech Sports Network•…

Align Technology, Inc., in collaboration with Costco, has introduced a new promotional program for U.S. Costco members, offering $400 off Invisalign® treatments through purchases on Costco.com. For $99.99, members can purchase the Invisalign Essentials Bundle+, which includes an Invisalign treatment e-card and a variety of dental care products valued at $105. The offer is designed to increase access to Invisalign clear aligner treatment, which is known for being more comfortable and effective than traditional braces. John Morici, executive vice president and CFO of Align, expressed excitement about the program, highlighting its role in connecting Costco members with Invisalign-trained dental professionals.…

NEW DELHI: Former Indian men's cricket opener Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, bringing to an end a career spanning over a decade and 269 matches. Dhawan scored 10,867 runs at an average of close to 40. He last played for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chittagong in December 2022.Dhawan announced his retirement in a social media post. In a video message, Dhawan said, “To move forward in life, it is important to open a new page and that is why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket…I leave with joy…

Sarah CardinDaily PilotCOSTA MESA, Calif. — After CalOptima Health officials announced in January that a new street health program would provide on-site medical care to homeless people in Costa Mesa, vans outfitted with medical equipment and service providers are ready to hit the road.Orange County Health Plan leaders joined city of Costa Mesa officials Wednesday at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa to introduce the public to the program and the newly selected service provider, Celebrating Life Community Health Center. The Mission Viejo-based nonprofit operates six clinics and wellness centers across the county, including a facility in Costa…

When Donald Trump shared a slew of AI-generated images this week falsely depicting Taylor Swift and her fans as supporting his campaign for the presidency, the former US president was promoting the activities of a opaque non-profit organisation with ambitions to fund right-wing media heavyweights and a history of spreading disinformation.Among the images Trump posted to his platform, Truth Social, are several digitally altered images of young women wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts, the work of the John Milton Freedom Foundation. Founded last year, the Texas-based nonprofit positions itself as a defender of press freedom, with the goals of “empowering…

MONTAGUE, Michigan — Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of this lakeside town, a unique roadside rest stop has a world record claim, but a history that's quintessentially Michigan. The “World's Largest Weather Vane” stands at 48 feet tall on the corner of Dowling and Water Streets in Montague.Other weathervanes have also claimed the top spot, including a Tío Pepe arrow atop a museum honoring a Spanish sherry maker and a retired World War II aircraft atop a rotating mast in Canada. Even though it has lost its crown, Montague's self-proclaimed World's Largest Weather Vane has been deemed “worth the…