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Deep Neural Network Provides Robust Detection Of Disease Biomarkers In Real Time

Sophisticated systems for the detection of biomarkers — molecules such as DNA or proteins that indicate the presence of a disease — are crucial for real-time diagnostic and disease-monitoring devices.

Computer Scientist Wins 'Test Of Time' Award For Foundational Work In Game Theory

Nearly 20 years after publishing his paper “The element of surprise in timed games,” UC Santa Cruz Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Luca de Alfaro received a surprise himself: he won the 2022 CONCUR test of time award.

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New Study Shows COVID-19 Genomic Recombination Is Uncommon But Disproportionately Occurs In Spike Protein Region

An analysis of millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes finds that recombination of the virus is uncommon, but when it occurs, it is most often in the spike protein region, the area which allows the virus to attach to and infect host cells.

New Research Explores Opportunities For Eliminating Equity Gaps In Computer Science Gateway Courses

Addressing “gateways within gateway courses,” specific factors that hold able students back from success in introductory courses, may provide a path forward for closing equity gaps for students pursuing engineering degrees.

Hallmark Cancer Gene Regulates RNA ‘Dark Matter’

Novel findings are a promising step in the development of new tests for cancer early detection

UCSC Scholars Join Researchers Statewide On A Massive Genomic Study Of California’s Biodiversity

The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy

New Study Confirms Bioengineered RSV Protein Vaccine Evokes Protective Immune Response

This research is an important milestone in the pursuit of a vaccine against the virus that can cause severe respiratory disease in children and the elderly

New Responsible Data Sharing Technique Will Enable Better Understanding Of Disease-Causing Genetic Variants

Using federated analysis on protected health data sets can lead scientists to a more nuanced understanding of heritable disease

Computer Engineering Research Prompts Bug Fixes, Updates To Major GPU Frameworks

Graphical processing units, or GPUs, are the workhorses behind some of the biggest topics in computer science today, powering the innovations behind artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Researcher Solves Nearly 60-Year-Old Game Theory Dilemma

To understand how driverless vehicles can navigate the complexities of the road, researchers often use game theory — mathematical models representing the way rational agents behave strategically to meet their goals.

SpikeGPT: Researcher Releases Code For Largest-Ever Spiking Neural Network For Language Generation

Language generators such as ChatGPT are gaining attention for their ability to reshape how we use search engines and change the way we interact with artificial intelligence.

Leaf Wetness Sensor Will Enable Better Plant Disease Forecasting And Management

Plant diseases limit the output of agricultural workers and cause hundreds of billions of dollars in global crop production loss each year.

Researchers Produce First-Ever Toolkit For RNA Sequencing Analysis Using A ‘Pantranscriptome’

Analyzing a person’s gene expression requires mapping their RNA landscape to a standard reference to gain insight into the degree to which genes are “turned on” and perform functions in the body.

New Study Presents Vision Of Machine Learning Leveraged For Precision Medicine

As a patient recovers from a wound, a doctor may watch over them, monitoring the healing process and prescribing treatments based on the body's responses.

Long-Standing Genomic Mystery About The Origins Of Introns Explained In New Study

UCSC scientists point to introners as the source of the vast majority of introns, a source of molecular complexity unique to eukaryotes

Braingeneers Develop Novel Method To Automate The Growth Of Brain Tissue Organoids On A Chip

The new system can increase reproducibility in cerebral organoid research and shows promise for lowering levels of cellular stress

Remote-Controlled Microscopes Bring Complex Biology Education To Students Worldwide

In many communities around the world, students’ ability and enthusiasm to pursue STEM fields in their high school and college careers is limited by a lack of resources which prevent them from accessing complex, project-based curriculum like their peers

Engineer Deploys Research On 'Mud Batteries' For Powering Sustainable Agriculture

The UCSC farm hosts one of the first field research sites for studying the potential of microbial fuel cells

UCSC Scholars Join Researchers Statewide on a Massive Genomic Study of California’s Biodiversity

The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy