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'Sponge-core' fiber spins a new yarn in thermal comfort
Journal of Bioresources and BioproductsPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts
Artificial intelligence transforms embryo health assessment in in vitro fertilization
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterPeer-Reviewed Publication
Identifying embryos with the highest likelihood of successful implantation is a critical component of the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. Visual assessments are limited by the subjectivity of embryologists, making consistent evaluation of embryo health challenging with traditional methods. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly in computer vision and deep learning—have enabled the automated analysis of embryo morphology images, reducing subjectivity and improving evaluation efficiency. Through an extensive literature search using keywords such as “embryo health assessment” and “artificial intelligence,” the present review focuses on AI-driven approaches for automated embryo evaluation. It examines AI techniques applied to embryo assessment across the early development, blastocyst, and full developmental stages. This review indicated the promising potential of AI technologies in enhancing the precision, consistency, and speed of embryo selection. AI models have been reported to outperform manual evaluations across several parameters, offering promising opportunities to improve success rates and operational efficiency in reproductive medicine. Additionally, this review discusses the current limitations of AI implementation in clinical settings and explores future research directions. Overall, the review provides insight into AI’s growing role in advancing embryo selection and highlights the path toward fully automated evaluation systems in assisted reproductive technology.
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- LabMed Discovery
UAV imaging and AI model overcome canopy shadow challenge in apple orchards
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA research team demonstrates that combining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) multispectral imagery with a three-dimensional radiative transfer model (3D RTM) and machine learning can overcome shadow interference, enabling precise, orchard-scale mapping of leaf and canopy chlorophyll content.
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- Plant Phenomics
Digital phenotyping reveals waterlogging-tolerant chrysanthemum varieties
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA research team has demonstrated that consumer-grade digital cameras, paired with machine learning, can rapidly and accurately identify waterlogging-tolerant chrysanthemum varieties.
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- Plant Phenomics
Smart phenotyping robot transforms crop monitoring for food security
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of SciencePeer-Reviewed Publication
A research team developed a phenotyping robot offers a practical and reliable platform for collecting high-resolution crop data in the field.
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- Plant Phenomics
New DNA test reveals plants’ hidden climate role
Aarhus UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- PLANT PHYSIOLOGY