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Twitter can pinpoint unknown drug side effects before doctors can
This system can scan Twitter for signs of dangerous drug interactions or previously-unknown side effects.
This algorithm tracks down the first patient in a disease outbreak
Finding 'patient zero' is not an easy task, but a team has developed an algorithm that can help.
Sound waves are almost as good as X-rays for detecting broken bones
A team of researchers has discovered that ultrasound is almost as good at diagnosing minor fractures as X-rays.
This tech could stop humans from feeling pain
Swedish researchers have developed a system that mimics how the body operates to block pain.
How gaming tech is speeding up science
In Depth From detecting earthquakes to curing disease, gaming tech is accelerating scientific discovery.
