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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Halimat Chisom Atanda

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Scientists found a compound that can disarm a drug-resistant bacterium

Posted on October 22, 2026October 5, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers screened about 7,000 chemical compounds against a protein in the common antibiotic-resistant bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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    Building a ready-made cancer data library

    Posted on April 9, 2026September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers built a cancer database combining 4 types of molecular data across 32 cancer types to enable consistent use of machine learning…

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      A complete DNA map to better detect cancer-causing changes

      Posted on March 19, 2026September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Researchers used a complete map of the human genome to detect large DNA changes associated with cancer. Their approach takes more time than…

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        Pink ribbon breast cancer healthcare concept
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        Explaining breast cancer predictions from machine learning

        Posted on March 12, 2026March 4, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

        Researchers applied statistical analyses to identify how machine learning models make breast cancer predictions. They argued that the more…

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          MethylBERT
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          Finding cancer cells in a cocktail of complex tissues

          Posted on February 12, 2026February 4, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

          Scientists used technology similar to ChatGPT to develop a tool that can differentiate between the DNA of cancer cells and healthy cells in…

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            Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer

            Posted on June 12, 2025June 24, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…

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              Mistakes in DNA shape gene activity

              Posted on June 2, 2025June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

              Researchers used a new sequencing technology to explore the human genome. They found that DNA methylation is linked to gene expression…

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                Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome

                Posted on December 2, 2024September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…

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                  Gamers characterize human gut microbes

                  Posted on November 18, 2024September 1, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                  Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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                    An interactive virtual assistant for cancer research

                    Posted on July 29, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Scientists developed an Alexa-based virtual assistant to help researchers and clinicians understand and interpret cancer genome data.

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