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22 Jul
Teacher incentive programs can improve student achievement
Programs that combine group and individual rewards can have good results and be cost-effective
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18 Jul
Alzheimer's gene may impact cognition before adulthood
A gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease may impact cognitive health much sooner than previously realized.
The APOE gene creates a protein, apolipoprotein E, which packages cholesterol and other fats to transport them through the bloodstream. There are three versions, or alleles, of APOE. One of those is the APOE4 allele, present in about 15% of the population. APOE4 carriers are up to three times more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, which occurs in people 65 and older.
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18 Jul
This deep neural network fights deepfakes
Artificial intelligence to accurately detect altered photos is getting smarter
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