Lifespan

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses sequences of life events — such as health history, education, job and income — to predict everything from an individual's personality to their lifespan.Built using transformer models, which power large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, the tool called life2vec is trained on a data set pulled from the entire population of Denmark. Life2vec is capable of predicting the future, including the lifespan of individuals, with an accuracy that exceeds…

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses sequences of life events - such as health history, education, job and income - to predict everything from an individual's personality to their lifespan. Built using transformer models, which power large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, the tool called Life2vec is trained on a data set pulled from the entire population of Denmark. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM KozhikodeIIMK Senior…

Built using the same transformer models powering other large language models, a new AI tool is able to predict events in human lives, researchers say. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Researchers have created an artificial intelligence tool that uses sequences of life events—such as health history, education, job and income—to predict everything from a person's personality to their mortality.…

Recent research indicates that higher lifetime estrogen exposure, marked by longer pregnancy and reproductive periods, may reduce the risk of cerebral small vessel disease in postmenopausal women, pointing to the significance of reproductive history in brain health management. New research, recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with higher lifelong estrogen exposure might be at a reduced risk for cerebral small vessel disease. This condition,…

Apple iPhone 15 battery lifespan: To ensure your digital devices work at peak performance all the time, especially smartphones, a good battery is crucial. We need our smartphones 24/7, and there are times when we are not able to charge them for long hours or they drain out quickly. Therefore, it is extremely important to adopt practices to optimize the battery life of your smartphones. If you have just bought an iPhone 15, you can follow some crucial steps to keep its battery life healthy. So, to extend Apple iPhone 15…

A new study in mice found limited intakes of one particular essential amino acid slowed the impacts of ageing and even lengthened their lifespan.Scientists are now wondering if these findings could help people improve their longevity and quality of life.Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids we use to build proteins in our bodies. It is essential for our survival, but since our cells can't produce it from scratch, we have to get it from sources like eggs, dairy, soy protein and meats.But there can always…

In terms of proving grand ecological truths the Biosphere 2 experiments were something of a bust. As an illustration of what can happen when somewhat fringe-y science meets extreme wealth they were fascinating. There were fierce fallings-out on both sides of the glass. In 1994 Ed Bass, an oil dynast who had paid for the facility, threw out the management team and handed the reins to Steve Bannon, later a key adviser to Donald Trump. At the same time, though, there was what some took to be a breakthrough in the…

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have identified CDNF as a potential breakthrough treatment for ALS, showing its efficacy in improving motor behavior and reducing paralysis symptoms in animal models, thereby offering hope for more effective ALS therapies.A team of researchers at the University of Helsinki, along with their collaborators, have discovered a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The drug, cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor CDNF has shown positive…

Dual-Ion Battery Demonstrating High Durability after Multiple Recharges. Credit: POSTECH In the realm of electric vehicles, powered by stored electric energy, the key lies in rechargeable batteries capable of enduring multiple charge cycles. Lithium-ion batteries have been the poster child for this application. However, due to limitations in energy storage capacity and other associated challenges, the focus has shifted to…

Research indicates that natto, a Japanese fermented soybean dish, may extend lifespan and improve stress resistance due to its Bacillus subtilis var. natto bacteria content. The study implies possible human health and longevity benefits if these effects are transferable.Consuming natto could potentially aid in alleviating stress.Health is wealth as the saying goes and now new research suggests that the key to a healthier, less stressed society might lie within easily accessible and affordable food items.A prime example of…