The Year 2018 In Review, by Claus D. Volko

December 26th, 2018

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January 2018

In January, Geoffrey Hinton explained what, in his opinion, is wrong with convolutional neural nets. Scientists cloned a monkey. The hypothesis that Alzheimer is Type 3 Diabetes was discussed. A non-aging mammal was discovered.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

February 2018

In February, CRISP was used to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Schizophrenia was hypothesized to be a side effect of human development. Ants were hypothesized to be a source of novel antibiotics. Cancer research was done using virtual cells.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

March 2018

In March, a robotic fish was built. The question was asked whether human beings are quantum computers. Evidence was gathered that Parkinson's disease starts in the gut, not in the brain.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

April 2018

In April, Andrew Ng started publishing his book "Machine Learning Yearning". An entire music album was to be stored on DNA. A new DNA shape was found. Optical communication channels in the brain were hypothesized.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

May 2018

In May, robots were grasping the art of gripping. The WHO decided to view gaming addiction as a mental health condition. Artificial enzymes were made that used light to kill bacteria.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

June 2018

In June, there were a few publications about depression.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

July 2018

In July, there was a publication about a new DNA synthesis method.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

August 2018

In August, it was suggested that in a decade, computers could be just one atom wide. There was also a publication about antibodies attacking the brain and muddling memory. China started treating Islam like a mental illness.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

September 2018

In September, there were a couple of publications about alternatives to chemo therapy.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

October 2018

In October, it was suggested that evolutionary algorithms might be the next big thing in artificial intelligence. Scientists supposedly created quantum artificial life for the first time ever. Also, they proved a quantum computing advantage over classical computing. The Nobel Prize was awarded for cancer immunotherapy.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

November 2018

In November, the first genetically manipulated human babies were born. Also, "The Journal of Controversial Ideas" was founded.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

December 2018

In December, the AlphaZero AI system made peak performances in the chess game. The physical source of depression was discovered.

Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Quantum Computing and Other Non-Standard Approaches to Computing

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Neuroscience and Brain Research

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Immunity and Infectious Diseases

Endocrinology and Hormones

Oncology and Cancer

Longevity and Aging

Nutrition and Metabolism

Miscellaneous

Conclusions

The highlights of this year came in the two last months: the first genetic manipulation of human babies by He Jiankui and the new AI system AlphaGoZero with its great performance in chess. Also, the discovery of a new DNA shape was a sensation.

All in all, 2018 was an interesting year. See you in 2019!

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