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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

National/International

Deep Learning Pipeline with GPT-2 XL and H100 GPUs Analyzes Epilepsy Genomics in 50 Million People
10/06/25 Quantum Zeitgeist
Epilepsy affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide and presents a significant challenge for genomic analysis, despite advances in high-throughput sequencing technology. Muhammad Omer Latif of Connetquot Central School District of Long Island, Hayat Ullah from Florida Atlantic University, Muhammad Ali Shafique of Kansas State University, and Zhihua Dong of Brookhaven National Laboratory, developed a new analysis pipeline that combines deep learning with powerful GPU computation to investigate gene expression patterns in epilepsy.

Foul odor in refrigerator, freezer could be a food safety issue
10/07/25 World News
A bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer might be more than just an unpleasant inconvenience for homeowners; it could signal a potential food safety issue, says a K-State food safety specialist. Karen Blakeslee, coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for food science, said spoiled food can lead to a large amount of bacterial growth, and cooking these foods may not destroy those high levels of bacteria. Food residues, from spills or leaking packages of food, can lead to cross-contamination with other foods.

Local

60 Years of K-State Salina
10/06/25 KSAL-AM
From its humble beginnings as a crucial U.S. Air Force base that supported victory in World War II to a one-of-a-kind destination campus in the heart of the Sunflower State, Kansas State University Salina has continuously evolved. But throughout those decades, K-State Salina has always been at the forefront of innovative education, and 2025 marks the campus’ 60th anniversary of providing high-quality, niche degrees and programs that support all learners in the industries of aerospace and technology.