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The Downside Of Machine Learning In Health Care

Assistant Professor Marzyeh Ghassemi explores how hidden biases in medical data could compromise artificial intelligence approaches.

Washington State Minorities Die at Younger Ages from Opioids Than Whites

While opioid-use cuts across socio-economic boundaries, racial and ethnic minorities in Washington state are more likely to suffer fatal overdoses earlier in their lives than non-Hispanic white residents, according to a recent study.

Grant Awarded to Improve Animal Welfare

Associate professor of biology, Marlo Jeffries, and co-PI Dalton Allen (M.S. Biology 2021, Ph.D. Biology 2024) were awarded a $10,164 grant from the American Association of Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) to support portions of Allen's dissertation work that aims to determine whether toxicological tests that feature marine fish embryos or invertebrates can replace those that use marine fish larvae.

How Omicron Escapes From Antibodies

A computational study shows that dozens of mutations help the virus’ spike protein evade antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2.

Artificial Intelligence System Rapidly Predicts How Two Proteins Will Attach

The machine-learning model could help scientists speed the development of new medicines.

Discovery Could Lead to Better Cancer Immunotherapy

A type of white blood cell previously known only as a helper in the immune system appears also to be the instigator of the body’s defenses against cancerous tumors.

Chicken Vaccination Shows Benefits for Nutrition, Growth in Kenyan Children

Vaccinating household chicken flocks can increase availability and consumption of eggs and meat, leading to better growth of young children in agriculture-dependent families in rural Kenya.

New Tool Helps Older Adults Monitor ‘Attentional Performance’ During Driving

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Texas Tech University have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their “attentional performance” during driving.

New Studies Shed Light on Election-Related Stress

A new study from North Carolina State University finds that anticipating future stress related to political elections can affect people’s emotional well-being before anything has even happened.

Twisted Soft Robots Navigate Mazes Without Human Or Computer Guidance

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pennsylvania have developed soft robots that are capable of navigating complex environments, such as mazes, without input from humans or computer software.

New Tech Aims to Drive Down Costs of Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique for extracting hydrogen gas from liquid carriers which is faster, less expensive and more energy efficient than previous approaches.

Researchers Use Galaxy as a ‘Cosmic Telescope’ to Study Heart of the Young Universe

A unique new instrument, coupled with a powerful telescope and a little help from nature, has given researchers the ability to peer into galactic nurseries at the heart of the young universe.

New Approach Allows for Faster Ransomware Detection

Engineering researchers have developed a new approach for implementing ransomware detection techniques, allowing them to detect a broad range of ransomware far more quickly than previous systems.

Study Finds Soil Composition Isn’t Key to Southeast Raleigh Flooding

Some types of soil act more like concrete than a sponge, allowing water to flow off to flood streams, creeks and rivers.

Study Finds Realism a Key Factor in Driving Engagement with Virtual Reality Videos

A recent study finds that realism is a key factor in determining whether viewers engage with virtual reality (VR) videos – and that engagement is itself a key factor in determining whether viewers are interested in watching VR videos in the future.

What Caused This Megatooth Shark’s Massive Toothache?

Did the world’s largest prehistoric shark need an orthodontist, or did it just have a bad lunch?

Sugar Aversion Hampers Cockroach Coupling

A new study from North Carolina State University shows the behavioral mechanism behind a sweet cockroach mating ritual that takes a bitter turn, resulting in rejected males.

Researchers Conduct First Assessment of Metabolites in African Savanna Elephants

North Carolina State University researchers have conducted the first assessment of metabolites in African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana), an important step in understanding the relationship between metabolism and health in these endangered animals.

Quantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.

Loyalty Program Members, Regular Customers Respond Differently to Social Media Marketing

An international team of researchers finds the social media messages that resonate best with loyalty program members differ from the posts that work best with other customers.