AI App Identifies Rare Genetic Disorders from Photos of Patients’ Faces
AI App Identifies Rare Genetic Disorders from Photos of Patients’ Faces
Deep-learning algorithms could help doctors narrow in on the causes of certain medical conditions, say researchers.
Deep-learning algorithms could help doctors narrow in on the causes of certain medical conditions, say researchers.
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Goats Prefer Happy Human Faces
Jef Akst | Dec 1, 2018 | 4 min read
Like dogs and horses, goats can discern happy from angry facial expressions. But whether these animals possess empathy remains unclear.
Primates Use Simple Code to Recognize Faces
Abby Olena, PhD | Jun 1, 2017 | 3 min read
Researchers could reconstruct the faces a monkey saw from the patterns of neuronal activity in a certain area of the brain.
Brain Regions Responsible for Face Recognition Continue to Grow After Birth
Diana Kwon | Jan 5, 2017 | 1 min read
Neuroimaging study confirms the fusiform gyrus continues to develop throughout childhood.
Probing Canine Face Recognition
Jef Akst | Mar 4, 2016 | 2 min read
Dogs trained to stay still in an MRI machine show activity in the temporal cortex when shown a human face.
Canine Facial Recognition
Jenny Rood | Feb 13, 2015 | 2 min read
Dogs can distinguish between angry and happy human faces, a study finds.
2014’s Best in Multimedia
Bob Grant | Dec 27, 2014 | 2 min read
The Scientist’s standout videos and slideshows of the year