Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
We Need More Realistic Benchmarks for AI Models in Medicine
Large Language Models have shown impressive capabilities, but their medical knowledge has so far only been tested on medical licensing exams. We find that on more realistic tasks, such as clinical decision making, they lag behind medical experts, highlighting the need for more realistic benchmarks.
Rejuvenation by cell reprogramming
We have recently published a paper entitled, COGNITIVE REJUVENATION IN OLD RATS BY HIPPOCAMPAL OSKM GENE THERAPY (Horvath et al. 2024). In our opinion, the significance of this report lies in the emerging field of brain rejuvenation by gene therapy with reprogramming genes.
Shootings across the rural–urban continuum
Does firearm violence vary across the rural-urban continuum? What do these patterns mean for the prevention of firearm violence?
