Category archives: Science

Using mass spectrometry to measure circulating histones against sepsis progression

Using mass spectrometry to measure circulating histones against sepsis progression

BiomedicineMedicine

By Carlos Romá-Mateo

Interior of a human blood vessel. Something looks wrong, very wrong. Bacteria have entered the circulation, and the immunological system is reacting. All the alarms are on fire, while an army of white blood cells comes by, getting ready to unleash hell on the invaders. Suddenly, among these security agents, a neutrophil stands out. It […]

Plasticity in the macrophage activation states

Plasticity in the macrophage activation states

BiomedicineMolecular biology

By Invited Researcher

The immune system is composed of a considerable variety of cell types with different functions. One of the most important cells involved in the innate immunity are the macrophages . These cells have a wide spectrum of functions: from bacteria-killing function to wound healing properties. Classically the macrophages according to their functions have been classified […]

What does remembering the “Little Red Riding Hood” story tell about your cognition?

What does remembering the “Little Red Riding Hood” story tell about your cognition?

NeurolinguisticsNeuroscience

By Invited Researcher

Do you remember the “Little Red Riding Hood” story – the beloved fairy tale that your parents used to read to you before bed? Besides putting you and many other children across the globe to sleep, this story is a great “spontaneous speech” resource to assess language impairments in people with neurological disorders. An interesting […]

What does the “we don’t understand how artificial intelligence takes decisions” statement mean?

What does the “we don’t understand how artificial intelligence takes decisions” statement mean?

Computer science

By Julián Estévez

Specialized media sometimes publishes similar headlines to the title of the present article. For instance 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. They are all referred to deep learning, which is a part of artificial intelligence. However, if we get algorithms to work and achieve advanced intelligent applications, what is exactly not understandable? Deep learning […]