AI Uncovers a Hidden “Grammar” in DNA Packaging

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ICE contract secures nationwide access to private iris biometric database

Singapore to roll out biometric, in-car border clearance for all vehicles

Luxembourg launches new 10-year biometric passport

Armenia passes biometric ID law as it moves toward EU visa liberalization

Global ID, Idiap partner to scale finger vein biometrics with machine learning

ICE smart glasses plan points to broader DHS push to make biometrics mobile and routine

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AI Uncovers a Hidden “Grammar” in DNA Packaging

Researchers have discovered a new “organizational code” for the genome, showing that most DNA is partially accessible even […]

Sympathetic Nerves Found to Slow Melanoma Growth

A new study reveals a “brake” on cancer growth: sympathetic nerves inhibit melanoma by reducing pro-tumor macrophages.

How Potassium Fluctuations Trigger Brain Receptors

A serendipitous discovery reveals that potassium ions act as ligands for brain receptors, offering new insights into epilepsy and brain homeostasis.

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Antipsychotic prescriptions are “sticky,” often continuing for over a year after being initiated in hospital settings.

Scientists Investigated a Frequency Linked to ‘Paranormal’ Encounters. The Results Were Unsettling.

Humans can’t hear low-frequency “infrasound,” but a new study demonstrates that it raises our stress levels and triggers an “unsettling” feeling that could be linked to people’s experiences in haunted locations.

The Myth of the Average Brain

A massive study of 4,000 children reveals that individual brain dynamics often contradict group averages, paving the way for personalized neuroscience.