Researchers achieve 92% accuracy in diagnosing REM sleep behavior disorder with AI
The AI-powered computer-vision tool analyzes video from standard sleep tests to detect subtle sleep movements, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). This breakthrough could help identify early signs of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and personalize treatment plans based on movement severity.
source: scitechdaily
François Chollet launches startup to pioneer AGI development
Influential AI researcher François Chollet and Zapier co-founder Mike Knoop have founded Ndea, a research lab aiming to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) capable of learning, adapting, and innovating like humans. Leveraging techniques like program synthesis, the lab seeks to overcome AI research challenges and accelerate scientific breakthroughs, assembling a world-class team to push the boundaries of deep learning.
source: techcrunch
AI drug discovery firm advances antiviral capable of fighting COVID and other RNA viruses
Model Medicines, an AI-driven drug discovery company, has revealed promising preclinical results for MDL-001, an oral small molecule that reduces SARS-CoV levels in mouse lungs and neutralizes other RNA viruses like hepatitis C, norovirus, and influenza in lab settings. Published as a preprint, the study also shows MDL-001 surpassing Paxlovid’s active ingredient in reducing COVID virus levels in mice, while matching remdesivir in slowing disease-related weight loss.
source:fiercebiotech
ProCyon: A Game-Changer in Protein Phenotype Prediction
Decoding protein phenotypes has long been a critical hurdle for connecting molecular biology to therapeutic breakthroughs. ProCyon is a new, cutting-edge multimodal foundation model was designed to address this challenge. Developed by leading researchers from MIT, Harvard, and the Broad Institute, ProCyon integrates protein sequences, structures, and phenotypic data into a unified framework, paving the way for accelerated therapeutic discoveries and functional protein design.
source: biorxiv
