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BiaPy, analising bioimages made easy

BiaPy, analising bioimages made easy

BiochemistryBiologyComputer scienceDIPC BiochemistryDIPC Computer Science

By DIPC

Imagine peering through a microscope, marvelling at the intricate dance of cells, proteins, or tiny structures within a living organism. These images, known as bioimages, are a treasure trove of information for scientists studying life’s mysteries, from how cells divide to how diseases disrupt tissues. But analysing these images is no small feat. The sheer […]

Specific brain cells enable intelligent behaviour

Specific brain cells enable intelligent behaviour

Neuroscience

By Invited Researcher

Author: Mohamady El-Gaby, Postdoctoral Neuroscientist, University of Oxford For decades, neuroscientists have developed mathematical frameworks to explain how brain activity drives behaviour in predictable, repetitive scenarios, such as while playing a game. These algorithms have not only described brain cell activity with remarkable precision but also helped develop artificial intelligence with superhuman achievements in specific […]

MI weekly selection #602

MI weekly selection #602

Weekly Selection

By César Tomé

Map highlights ocean pathways for marine species Researchers have created the Migratory Connectivity in the Ocean database, an interactive map that traces routes of 109 marine species. The map, based on 30 years of data, highlights the need for international cooperation to protect these species as their habitats cross national borders. Full Story: ScienceAlert Major […]

MI weekly selection #601

MI weekly selection #601

Weekly Selection

By César Tomé

Pacific Ocean hotspot linked to volcanic features A study by geologists has connected the Louisville hotspot in the Pacific Ocean to both the Louisville Ridge and the Ontong Java Plateau, the largest volcanic plateau on Earth. “This finding offers us a more accurate history of the Pacific and its volcanic activity and helps us understand […]