Tag: Bioinformatics

At IIT Madras, researchers have developed a machine learning technique to gain valuable insights into cancer-causing tumours. The web server called aGBMDriver detects driver and passenger mutations in glioblastoma with an accuracy of 81.99%, surpassing current computational techniques. The findings will assist in prioritizing driver mutations and identifying potential pharmacological targets for treating glioblastoma.

Excelra, a global leader in life science data & digital solutions, is now even more powerful after acquiring BISC Global, a renowned bioinformatics/data analytics consulting firm. This strategic move unifies expertise in AI, ML, & omics data analysis, allowing Excelra to offer integrated services across life science and drive future innovation.

At Digital Health Summit 2023 in Goa, India working on creating Digital Public Goods with common framework and standards for data security, interoperability & privacy. Union Minister Dr Bharati Pawar, CM Pramod Sawant and Dr Vinod Paul discussing healthcare issues, tech solutions for Universal Health Coverage & better healthcare service delivery.

Penn State researchers shed light on sirtuin enzyme's role in regulating aging, metabolic processes by accessing both DNA and histone proteins. These findings have potential implications for understanding age-related diseases and therapeutics. Verne M. Willaman Professor Song Tan & Jean-Paul Armache team up with Craig Peterson at University of Massachusetts to find the physical mechanisms.

. The International Institute of Information Technology (IIITH) and NALSAR University have hosted an event to discuss the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's legal system. With respected law firms, policy think tanks, NALSAR and IIITH faculty, and tech startups, the focus was on how AI can solve existing challenges and opportunities in the Law industry. Roundtable was chaired by the Vice Chancellor of NALSAR Prof. Srikrishna Deva Rao and IIITH's Director Prof. P J Narayanan. They highlighted the role of AI in aiding legal research, due process of law and judgements. The sessions also deliberated legal accountability for AI-based applications. White paper to be published post-event.