Summary: Scientists have identified new genes linked to muscle aging, offering potential targets for therapies to slow muscle loss in older adults. The study used artificial intelligence to analyze gene expression, identifying the gene USP54 as a key player in muscle aging and degradation.The findings could inform drug development and...
Following operation, listening to music lessens pain and anxiety
Summary: A new study suggests that listening to music after surgery can significantly reduce pain, anxiety, and even heart rate, aiding recovery. An analysis of 35 studies found that patients who listened to music reported lower pain levels and used less morphine on the first day post-surgery compared to those...
Increasing AI reliability and trust in reply generation
Summary: Researchers have introduced a novel method called Answer-prefix Generation (ANSPRE) to improve the precision and reliability of large language models (LLMs) in open-domain question answering. ANSPRE helps LLMs generate concise answers while providing more reliable confidence scores, a critical feature for high-stakes fields like healthcare, law, and education.By using...
Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health
Summary: A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition. Over 1,000 participants completed cognitive tests after playing video games and completing a lifestyle survey.The results showed that frequent gamers performed cognitively...
