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health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Stanford Scientists Uncover Anti-Aging Molecule for Muscle and Nerve Regeneration"

Stanford scientists have discovered a molecule that could potentially be developed into an anti-aging drug. By blocking the action of an aging-related protein called 15-PGDH, the researchers were able to repair broken nerve and muscle fiber connections, leading to the restoration of strength and muscle mass in lab mice. This discovery has significant implications for adults experiencing muscle weakness with age and for individuals with muscle-wasting diseases like ALS. The study also revealed that inhibiting 15-PGDH can regenerate damaged motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, offering potential treatments for various neuromuscular disorders.

via Daily Mail|

#als #anti-aging-drug #health

artificial-intelligence2 years ago•3 min saved

Scientists Debunk Glimmers of AGI as Illusionary.

Scientists from Stanford University argue that the glimmers of artificial general intelligence (AGI) we're seeing are all just an illusion. They claim that any seemingly emergent abilities of large language models (LLMs) may just be "mirages" borne out of inherently flawed metrics. The researchers argue that "existing claims of emergent abilities are creations of the researcher's analyses, not fundamental changes in model behavior on specific tasks with scale." They used a baseball analogy to illustrate how questionable some of the metrics that have been used to declare the emergence of AGI are.

via Futurism|

#agi #artificial-intelligence #emergent-behavior