Evolution of Neuroplastin-65
Human intelligence is correlated with variation in the protein neuroplastin-65, which is encoded by the NPTN gene. The authors examine the evolution of this gene across different animal species.
Read More...Comparative Gamma Radiation Analysis by Geographic Region
Gamma radiation can be produced by both natural and man-made sources and abnormally high exposure levels could lead to an increase in cell damage. In this study, gamma radiation was measured at different locations and any correlation with various geographic factors, such as distance from a city center, elevation and proximity to the nearest nuclear reactor, was determined.
Read More...Using a Risk Assessment Questionnaire to Identify Prediabetics and Diabetics in Tandag, Philippines
Diabetes is a growing health concern in the developing world. This study aimed to develop a questionnaire that uses factors including age, blood pressure, BMI, and family history to predict whether Filipino participants are at risk for diabetes.
Read More...Epileptic seizure detection using machine learning on electroencephalogram data
The authors use machine learning and electroencephalogram data to propose a method for improving epilepsy diagnosis.
Read More...The effects of image manipulation on classification of cervical spondylosis X-ray images using deep learning
