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#aging
from time.com
1 day ago

Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer

Prioritizing healthspan is essential for living a long, healthy life, and current research and innovation are paving the way for revolutionary aging solutions.
from New York Post
1 month ago

NYC company develops simple swab test that can tell how well you're aging

CheekAge is an innovative aging clock that predicts biological age from cheek cells, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood tests.

Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer

Prioritizing healthspan is essential for living a long, healthy life, and current research and innovation are paving the way for revolutionary aging solutions.

NYC company develops simple swab test that can tell how well you're aging

CheekAge is an innovative aging clock that predicts biological age from cheek cells, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional blood tests.
moreaging
#animal-rights

Give a dog a clone: Couple to spend 40,000 to bring their beloved pet back to life

Cloning pets, though expensive and legal in the US, reflects deep emotional connections owners have with their animals.

To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating

Dolly's cloning ushered in a new era, proving somatic cells can recreate entire organisms and sparking a commercial cloning industry.

Give a dog a clone: Couple to spend 40,000 to bring their beloved pet back to life

Cloning pets, though expensive and legal in the US, reflects deep emotional connections owners have with their animals.

To build a giant sheep, man spends 10 years smuggling, cloning, and inseminating

Dolly's cloning ushered in a new era, proving somatic cells can recreate entire organisms and sparking a commercial cloning industry.
moreanimal-rights
#venture-capital

Lux's Josh Wolfe on launching Lux Labs and making science fiction reality

Lux Capital supports innovative startups, especially Variant Bio, which develops therapies based on the genes of medically relevant outliers.

In other news this week: Nattergal raises 48M, Otoqi's 10M Series B, Wolt acquires Tazz, Netherlands gets its first PE community, and more - Silicon Canals

Innovative stories often get lost in the fast-paced news cycle, highlighting the importance of platforms dedicated to lesser-known updates.

Lux's Josh Wolfe on launching Lux Labs and making science fiction reality

Lux Capital supports innovative startups, especially Variant Bio, which develops therapies based on the genes of medically relevant outliers.

In other news this week: Nattergal raises 48M, Otoqi's 10M Series B, Wolt acquires Tazz, Netherlands gets its first PE community, and more - Silicon Canals

Innovative stories often get lost in the fast-paced news cycle, highlighting the importance of platforms dedicated to lesser-known updates.
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#clinical-trials
from Futurism
1 week ago
Medicine

Neuralink Competitor Restores Vision in Blind Patients With Eye Implant

Science Corporation has developed a groundbreaking retinal implant, Prima, that restores eyesight in legally blind patients, marking a significant advance in biomedical technology.

# Penny Stocks to Buy With $100

Penny stocks can be risky but offer significant potential returns if chosen wisely.

Neuralink Competitor Restores Vision in Blind Patients With Eye Implant

Science Corporation has developed a groundbreaking retinal implant, Prima, that restores eyesight in legally blind patients, marking a significant advance in biomedical technology.

# Penny Stocks to Buy With $100

Penny stocks can be risky but offer significant potential returns if chosen wisely.
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#de-extinction
from Mail Online
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

De-extinction company's mascot strikingly similar to Jurassic Park

Colossal Foundation aims to 'de-extinct' the Tasmanian tiger, claiming 99.9% accuracy in its genome reconstruction.

How a putrid' find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life

The discovery of a well-preserved thylacine head in a museum has significantly advanced de-extinction research efforts.
Unexpected findings can have profound impacts on scientific progress.

De-extinction company's mascot strikingly similar to Jurassic Park

Colossal Foundation aims to 'de-extinct' the Tasmanian tiger, claiming 99.9% accuracy in its genome reconstruction.

How a putrid' find in a museum cupboard could be the key to bringing the Tasmanian tiger back to life

The discovery of a well-preserved thylacine head in a museum has significantly advanced de-extinction research efforts.
Unexpected findings can have profound impacts on scientific progress.
morede-extinction
#epigenetics

A new method of writing data to DNA

This innovative method utilizes DNA epi-bits for data storage, achieving significant recording capabilities despite existing challenges.

Say hello to the epi-bit, a new approach to DNA data storage

New DNA data storage method improves efficiency, reducing cost and time significantly.

Saliva swab could predict if you'll die within the year

A cheek swab test can estimate the risk of dying in a year by analyzing DNA changes, potentially indicating biological age.

A new method of writing data to DNA

This innovative method utilizes DNA epi-bits for data storage, achieving significant recording capabilities despite existing challenges.

Say hello to the epi-bit, a new approach to DNA data storage

New DNA data storage method improves efficiency, reducing cost and time significantly.

Saliva swab could predict if you'll die within the year

A cheek swab test can estimate the risk of dying in a year by analyzing DNA changes, potentially indicating biological age.
moreepigenetics

Tardigrade reaction to radiation may be useful for humans

Researchers are mapping tardigrade DNA to understand radiation resistance, potentially leading to drugs that prevent or reverse radiation effects.
#artificial-intelligence

AI Model Predicts Dual Target Drugs

AI is transforming biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by enabling the design of drugs that target multiple diseases simultaneously.

Electrostatic Pollen - Solar-powered genomic beacon

Electrostatic Pollen is an artificial system that broadcasts plant genetic material using solar energy, creating a digital legacy for peach trees.
from Nature
3 weeks ago

AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI-driven protein design competitions are revolutionizing the field, enabling rapid development and innovation in therapeutic proteins.
from Fast Company
2 months ago

A futurist explains 3 essential things needed to prepare for the imminent AI and biotech revolutions

Human-engineered intelligence and life indicate a radical transformation in society, with profound implications for the future.
from Amazic
1 year ago

8 AI Projects That Are Still Thriving Despite The Gloomy Economy - Amazic

Some startups are also unaffected by recent economic trends and have surpassed expectations with their funding rounds.Here are the top 8 AI startups to watch out for in 2023:
Chat GPT, made by Open.ai, has clearly been the most talked about AI project since its launch in November 2022 followed closely by DALL-E, their other AI project.

AI Model Predicts Dual Target Drugs

AI is transforming biotechnology and pharmaceuticals by enabling the design of drugs that target multiple diseases simultaneously.

Electrostatic Pollen - Solar-powered genomic beacon

Electrostatic Pollen is an artificial system that broadcasts plant genetic material using solar energy, creating a digital legacy for peach trees.

AI has dreamt up a blizzard of new proteins. Do any of them actually work?

AI-driven protein design competitions are revolutionizing the field, enabling rapid development and innovation in therapeutic proteins.

A futurist explains 3 essential things needed to prepare for the imminent AI and biotech revolutions

Human-engineered intelligence and life indicate a radical transformation in society, with profound implications for the future.

8 AI Projects That Are Still Thriving Despite The Gloomy Economy - Amazic

Some startups are also unaffected by recent economic trends and have surpassed expectations with their funding rounds.Here are the top 8 AI startups to watch out for in 2023:
Chat GPT, made by Open.ai, has clearly been the most talked about AI project since its launch in November 2022 followed closely by DALL-E, their other AI project.
moreartificial-intelligence
#patent-law

Seeds of Doubt: PTAB Rejects Plant Patent Challenge, Citing Genetic Uncertainty

The PTAB upheld a utility patent for a maize variety developed through simple crossbreeding, emphasizing the importance of genotypic considerations in patent claims.

Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where

The Budapest Treaty simplifies the patent application process for biological inventions by requiring one deposit to fulfill multiple jurisdictional obligations.

Seeds of Doubt: PTAB Rejects Plant Patent Challenge, Citing Genetic Uncertainty

The PTAB upheld a utility patent for a maize variety developed through simple crossbreeding, emphasizing the importance of genotypic considerations in patent claims.

Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where

The Budapest Treaty simplifies the patent application process for biological inventions by requiring one deposit to fulfill multiple jurisdictional obligations.
morepatent-law
#nobel-prize

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.
from www.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes advancements in protein prediction and design crucial for biological and environmental applications.
from www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

British AI guru Sir Demis Hassabis who co-founded Google DeepMind wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sir Demis Hassabis won the Nobel prize for groundbreaking AI work on protein structure prediction, enabling major advancements in biology.

Jennifer Doudna on the Brave New World Being Ushered In by Gene Editing

CRISPR technology offers transformative potential for medicine and agriculture but raises significant ethical and societal concerns.

Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes advancements in protein prediction and design crucial for biological and environmental applications.

British AI guru Sir Demis Hassabis who co-founded Google DeepMind wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Sir Demis Hassabis won the Nobel prize for groundbreaking AI work on protein structure prediction, enabling major advancements in biology.
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Juxtapoz Magazine - Beverly Fishman: The Pursuit of Perfection

Beverly Fishman's exhibition examines the intersection of biotechnology and art, portraying progress through vibrant abstract works.
#gene-therapy

In other news this week: Knave secures 225M, London-based Purespring raises 95M, VERBUND X Ventures invests in Ausrtia's Easelink, and more - Silicon Canals

Tech innovations in October highlighted significant funding rounds for companies like Knave, Purespring, and Basecamp Research.

Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing

Automated cell therapy manufacturing with less stress and contamination through modular device.

In other news this week: Knave secures 225M, London-based Purespring raises 95M, VERBUND X Ventures invests in Ausrtia's Easelink, and more - Silicon Canals

Tech innovations in October highlighted significant funding rounds for companies like Knave, Purespring, and Basecamp Research.

Swiss startup creates modular device for on-demand cell therapy manufacturing

Automated cell therapy manufacturing with less stress and contamination through modular device.
moregene-therapy
#cancer-research

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Author Correction: Life-cycle-coupled evolution of mitosis in close relatives of animals - Nature

Collaboration among international researchers is crucial for addressing complex scientific challenges in cell biology and cancer research.

Gene editing's next big targets

Gene editing advances focus on fighting cancers and common diseases, exploring aging, editing RNA.

EU backs Dutch scaleup Lumicks to fast-track discovery of cancer treatments

Lumicks has secured €20mn funding to enhance immunotherapy drug discovery by improving its real-time cell avidity analyser technology.

Author Correction: Life-cycle-coupled evolution of mitosis in close relatives of animals - Nature

Collaboration among international researchers is crucial for addressing complex scientific challenges in cell biology and cancer research.

Gene editing's next big targets

Gene editing advances focus on fighting cancers and common diseases, exploring aging, editing RNA.
morecancer-research

Your toothbrush is home to hundreds of new viruses. They could be the future of biotech.

A study identified unique bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads, which could help combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

MiLaboratories gets $10M for a platform play to accelerate genomic research | TechCrunch

Advances in DNA sequencing create startup opportunities to build user-friendly software for biologists to analyze genomic data effectively.
#sustainability

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Mayor names Brooklyn Navy Yard as site for $20 million innovation hub * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Navy Yard will be home to a $20 million center for sustainability-focused biotechnology, according to an announcement on Friday by Mayor Eric Adams."The way to create the jobs of the future is by supporting companies solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and carbon emissions," Adams said in a statement.

BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions | TechCrunch

baCta is engineering bacteria to produce sustainable natural rubber, addressing environmental concerns and commercialization challenges in the rubber industry.

Mayor names Brooklyn Navy Yard as site for $20 million innovation hub * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Navy Yard will be home to a $20 million center for sustainability-focused biotechnology, according to an announcement on Friday by Mayor Eric Adams."The way to create the jobs of the future is by supporting companies solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and carbon emissions," Adams said in a statement.
moresustainability
#architecture

The Hangar: A Modern Food Hall That's About to Take Off

The Hangar redefines the work dining experience, integrating public spaces with elements of office life in South San Francisco's biotech sector.

Live inside a biodegradable habitable monster as imagined by this AI image generator - Yanko Design

One of my favorite children's books of all time is Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.The movie adaptation was also pretty cool and gave us a surreal look at different kinds of fantastical creatures and what it would be like to play and live with them.But what would it be like to actually live inside these creatures without being eaten by them and have all the yucky actual organs and intestines?

The Hangar: A Modern Food Hall That's About to Take Off

The Hangar redefines the work dining experience, integrating public spaces with elements of office life in South San Francisco's biotech sector.

Live inside a biodegradable habitable monster as imagined by this AI image generator - Yanko Design

One of my favorite children's books of all time is Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.The movie adaptation was also pretty cool and gave us a surreal look at different kinds of fantastical creatures and what it would be like to play and live with them.But what would it be like to actually live inside these creatures without being eaten by them and have all the yucky actual organs and intestines?
morearchitecture
#sustainable-development

The Israel-Hamas conflict one year on: researcher resilience in the face of war

Hussein Al-Ajrami, displaced due to conflict, is now developing sustainable shelters for Palestinian families in partnership with a non-profit organization.

We Need to be Ready for Biotech's ChatGPT Moment

Biology will revolutionize industries like healthcare, food production, and energy with advancements such as lab-grown meat, personalized therapies, and AI-driven biological experiments.

The Israel-Hamas conflict one year on: researcher resilience in the face of war

Hussein Al-Ajrami, displaced due to conflict, is now developing sustainable shelters for Palestinian families in partnership with a non-profit organization.

We Need to be Ready for Biotech's ChatGPT Moment

Biology will revolutionize industries like healthcare, food production, and energy with advancements such as lab-grown meat, personalized therapies, and AI-driven biological experiments.
moresustainable-development

Astronauts Should Eat Space Rocks on the Way to Mars, Scientists Propose

Asteroids could serve as a potential food source for astronauts by converting their material into nutritional biomass using bacteria.

Microbial extract from Finnish forests can heal eczema, study finds

Uute Scientific's microbial extract mimics Finnish nature and shows potential in treating atopic dermatitis effectively.

These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction

The Exploring Jacket uses bacteria for its dyes, exemplifying biodesign's potential in creating sustainable, eco-friendly products.
#life-sciences

Twenty years of Addgene

Addgene streamlines the sharing of plasmids to facilitate research and collaboration in the life sciences.

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition.

Twenty years of Addgene

Addgene streamlines the sharing of plasmids to facilitate research and collaboration in the life sciences.

A snapshot of Lithuania's life-sciences landscape

Lithuania aims to enhance research in life sciences and biotechnology by retaining local talent, attracting international researchers, and promoting collaboration over competition.
morelife-sciences
#stock-market

Check Out Last Week's Big Insider Buying: Biotechs, Energy, and More

Recent insider buying activity signals confidence in stock price increases, especially in biotech and during market uncertainties.

3 Hot Penny Stocks to Buy With $1000

Penny stocks are risky investments that can lead to significant gains if chosen wisely.
Investors should be cautious and only invest money they can afford to lose in penny stocks.

Stock Market Today: The Biggest Premarket Winners and Losers

Premarket trading can reveal significant movements in stock prices based on news and developments.

Prediction: This Pharma Stock Will Be the Best Performer the Rest of 2024

Market pullbacks can make investors hesitant, but undervalued opportunities exist in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with some stocks predicted to double in value.

Check Out Last Week's Big Insider Buying: Biotechs, Energy, and More

Recent insider buying activity signals confidence in stock price increases, especially in biotech and during market uncertainties.

3 Hot Penny Stocks to Buy With $1000

Penny stocks are risky investments that can lead to significant gains if chosen wisely.
Investors should be cautious and only invest money they can afford to lose in penny stocks.

Stock Market Today: The Biggest Premarket Winners and Losers

Premarket trading can reveal significant movements in stock prices based on news and developments.

Prediction: This Pharma Stock Will Be the Best Performer the Rest of 2024

Market pullbacks can make investors hesitant, but undervalued opportunities exist in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, with some stocks predicted to double in value.
morestock-market
#penny-stocks

Penny Stocks To Buy With Just $1500: PMVP, BOLD, SPRO

Investing in penny stocks offers the potential for high returns, but comes with significant risks, particularly in the domain of small, undeveloped companies.

3 Penny Stocks to Buy With $500

Penny stocks can yield significant returns but come with high risk; only invest what you can afford to lose.

4 Stocks Under $5 To Buy Now

Penny stocks below $5 come with higher risk but potential for significant gains, particularly in biotechnology investments.

Penny Stocks To Buy With Just $1500: PMVP, BOLD, SPRO

Investing in penny stocks offers the potential for high returns, but comes with significant risks, particularly in the domain of small, undeveloped companies.

3 Penny Stocks to Buy With $500

Penny stocks can yield significant returns but come with high risk; only invest what you can afford to lose.

4 Stocks Under $5 To Buy Now

Penny stocks below $5 come with higher risk but potential for significant gains, particularly in biotechnology investments.
morepenny-stocks

Shuttered Bayfair mall in San Leandro turns to tech to revitalize, adds drone and biotech companies

The former Bayfair Mall is being transformed into a tech hub, accommodating companies like Vantage Robotics and Berkeley Yeast.
#genetic-engineering

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.
moregenetic-engineering

Obesity drugmaker BioAge targets $158 million in IPO

BioAge Labs Inc. is raising up to $157.5 million in its IPO targeting therapies for obesity and metabolic diseases.
The initial price range suggests a company market value of about $587 million.
Key investors include CEO Kristen Fortney and prominent venture capital firms.

This inventive brutalist lamp is actually made out of bacteria-based concrete

The Gathering Lamp represents a breakthrough in eco-friendly design, integrating living organisms to create sustainable materials.
NPOL is pushing the boundaries of biodesign with innovative uses of bacteria in product development.
#healthcare

How techbio is shaking up pharma

Tech disruptors aim to revolutionize drug discovery in the pharma sector using AI to improve efficiency and understanding of biology.

Why Jennifer Doudna is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

CRISPR technology has revolutionized gene editing in medicine, impacting various diseases and treatment methodologies.

How techbio is shaking up pharma

Tech disruptors aim to revolutionize drug discovery in the pharma sector using AI to improve efficiency and understanding of biology.

Why Jennifer Doudna is one of Fast Company's 10 most innovative people of the last 10 years

CRISPR technology has revolutionized gene editing in medicine, impacting various diseases and treatment methodologies.
morehealthcare

Scotland's agri-biotech startup SOLASTA Bio bags 12.6M

SOLASTA Bio raises $14M for innovative peptide-based bioinsecticides to enhance sustainable agriculture and combat traditional insecticide challenges.
#innovation

California tech founder's vampiric SF event is a shameless cash grab

The 'Don't Die Summit' showcases biotech aimed at extending life, led by Bryan Johnson's controversial methods and eccentric entrepreneurial spirit.

How Does a Bioluminescent Petunia Glow?

The Firefly petunia is a bioluminescent plant that challenges traditional views on ornamental flowers.

Building a nurturing ecosystem in deep tech: collaboration over proprietary innovation

Collaboration is crucial in deep tech for faster innovation and greater impact.

California tech founder's vampiric SF event is a shameless cash grab

The 'Don't Die Summit' showcases biotech aimed at extending life, led by Bryan Johnson's controversial methods and eccentric entrepreneurial spirit.

How Does a Bioluminescent Petunia Glow?

The Firefly petunia is a bioluminescent plant that challenges traditional views on ornamental flowers.

Building a nurturing ecosystem in deep tech: collaboration over proprietary innovation

Collaboration is crucial in deep tech for faster innovation and greater impact.
moreinnovation

How a struggling biotech company became a university 'spin-in'

Andreas Laustsen-Kiel focuses on developing innovative antivenoms, stemming from a life-changing experience with snakebite victims in Tanzania.
Entrepreneurship in life sciences can tackle urgent medical needs, as evidenced by Laustsen-Kiel's ventures in antivenom development.
#mrna-technology

Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Brazilian scientists aim to democratize vaccine access by creating a free-to-use mRNA vaccine against COVID and other diseases.

The mRNA miracle workers

The collaboration between Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó led to the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines in 2020.
The mRNA COVID vaccine directs cells to create spike proteins, building defenses against the virus, ultimately helping fight against it.

Whatever happened to ... the Brazilian besties creating an mRNA vaccine as a gift to the world

Brazilian scientists aim to democratize vaccine access by creating a free-to-use mRNA vaccine against COVID and other diseases.

The mRNA miracle workers

The collaboration between Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó led to the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines in 2020.
The mRNA COVID vaccine directs cells to create spike proteins, building defenses against the virus, ultimately helping fight against it.
moremrna-technology
#medical-innovation

Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent

A food dye can make animal tissues temporarily transparent, enhancing visibility for medical applications.

Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India - at one-tenth the cost

Indian biotech company produces affordable CAR-T therapy
Promise of CAR-T therapy in treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

Common food dye found to make skin and muscle temporarily transparent

A food dye can make animal tissues temporarily transparent, enhancing visibility for medical applications.

Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India - at one-tenth the cost

Indian biotech company produces affordable CAR-T therapy
Promise of CAR-T therapy in treating cancer and autoimmune diseases
moremedical-innovation

Harnessing the power of technology to better meet patient needs

The urgency of increasing plasma donations drives a need for digital transformation in plasma-derived therapies.

AirBubble Restorative Space / ecoLogicStudio

The AirBubble design promotes employee well-being through a blend of nature and advanced biotechnological solutions.

An Interview about the Sentient Clit | Berlin Art Link

The 'Sentient Clit' project explores female pleasure through bioprinted clitorises from menstrual blood, merging art, science, and social critique.

Who wins from nature's genetic bounty? The billions at stake in a global biopiracy' battle

The ownership and distribution of genetic data from biodiversity is a crucial issue being discussed at upcoming international summits.

Adaptive 3D printing system to pick and place bugs and other organisms

The University of Minnesota has developed an adaptive 3D printing system that can autonomously identify and manipulate organisms for various applications, streamlining research processes.
from Nature
3 months ago

Never underestimate RNA: how a molecule went from bit player to star of the show

RNA is a multifaceted player in evolution and cell biology, with diverse functions beyond just genetic information.

Embark On A Climate-conscious Expedition with Positive Polar

Pioneering polar expedition company intertwines luxury travel with environmental stewardship.

Powerful 'nanopore' DNA sequencing method tackles proteins too

Protein analysis using nanopore sequencing is advancing, enabling the identification of proteins and their modifications without exact amino acid sequencing.

New AI can CHANGE human genes to cure even the rarest of diseases

AI-designed gene editing system OpenCRISPR-1 reduces off-target editing by 95%, offering potential for precise genetic disease cures.

Net art pioneer Shu Lea Cheang wins $100,000 LG Guggenheim prize

Shu Lea Cheang wins LG Guggenheim Award with $100,000 prize for her work with technology
Cheang's diverse projects span biotechnology, alternative currencies, and gender perceptions
#investment

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.

Dutch-based ExCulture secures funding to produce animal-free alternative to life-saving blood thinner - Silicon Canals

ExCulture secures fresh funding to enhance product development, scale production, and expand research in fermentation bioprocess technology.

Biotech Acquisitions Heat Up, Giving Venture Capitalists Hope for 2024

Acquisitions of small drugmakers are giving hope for stabilization in the biotechnology industry after two years of declining investment.
Venture capitalists are seeing returns from biotech mergers and acquisitions as few companies are going public.

Dutch-based ExCulture secures funding to produce animal-free alternative to life-saving blood thinner - Silicon Canals

ExCulture secures fresh funding to enhance product development, scale production, and expand research in fermentation bioprocess technology.
moreinvestment
#climate-change

Fearing "loss of control," AI critics call for 6-month pause in AI development

On Wednesday, the Future of Life Institute published an open letter on its website calling on AI labs to "immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4."Signed by Elon Musk and several prominent AI researchers, the letter quickly began to draw attention in the press-and some criticism on social media.

Historic' deal to protect high seas agreed by UN member states

Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected.UN member states have finally agreed to a text on the first international treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.After years of negotiations, negotiators from more than 100 countries completed the UN treaty a long-awaited step that environmental groups say will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development.

Fearing "loss of control," AI critics call for 6-month pause in AI development

On Wednesday, the Future of Life Institute published an open letter on its website calling on AI labs to "immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4."Signed by Elon Musk and several prominent AI researchers, the letter quickly began to draw attention in the press-and some criticism on social media.

Historic' deal to protect high seas agreed by UN member states

Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected.UN member states have finally agreed to a text on the first international treaty to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet.After years of negotiations, negotiators from more than 100 countries completed the UN treaty a long-awaited step that environmental groups say will help reverse marine biodiversity losses and ensure sustainable development.
moreclimate-change

New Law the Beginning of the End of Animal Research?

It's called a "liver-chip."Researchers grew human liver cells on a small chip-like device, hoping to use it to predict when a drug might cause liver injury.Not only did it do so - flagging a set of small molecule drugs with known hepatoxicity with 87% specificity - but it also outperformed conventional animal models.
#years

Gruneberg and Myers PLLC is Seeking a Ph.D. Chemical/Biotech Patent Attorney or Patent Agent - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Grüneberg and Myers is a quickly-growing boutique intellectual property law firm located in Tysons, Virginia.The firm has an open full-time position for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with substantial experience in patent prosecution related to any of the following fields: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, polymers, or specialty chemicals.

Scientists plot the resurrection of a bird that's been extinct since the 17th century

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.No other animal is as inexorably linked with extinction as the dodo, an odd-looking flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the late 17th century.

The Doomsday Clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight, signaling more peril than ever

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that it has moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight.From left,, Siegfried Hecker, Daniel Holz, Sharon Squassoni, Mary Robinson and Elbegdorj Tsakhia with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists remove a cloth covering the Doomsday Clock at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday.

Virologist Luis Enjuanes: The situation in China is worrisome and will have a cascade effect on the rest of the world'

Three years after the coronavirus pandemic began, the world has once again become concerned about China.The explosion of cases that the Asian giant has recorded after it abruptly ended the zero-Covid policy, in effect since 2020, has worried many governments.The question is how an uncontrolled increase in infections in a country with over 1.4 billion inhabitants will affect the rest of the world.

How to Rewrite Method-of-Treatment Claims to Conform to Japanese Patent Practice

"In Japan, method-of-treatment claims should be rewritten as purpose-limited composition claims to allow the applicant substantially the same scope of patent right as the original claims."In the United States, claims directed to methods of treating/diagnosing human disease are patentable.On the other hand, in Japan, such claims are unpatentable.

This sleep-enhancing pillow is stuffed with an unusually clever combination of foam and fibers - Yanko Design

If you're still using a basic cotton pillow in 2022, you're quite literally living in the stone age.The Dreamade Pillow sports both a unique design along with a unique filler material, making it one of the most interesting pillows we've seen in years.Designer: Dr. William Choi
Click Here to Buy Now: $79 $150 (47% off).

Gruneberg and Myers PLLC is Seeking a Ph.D. Chemical/Biotech Patent Attorney or Patent Agent - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Grüneberg and Myers is a quickly-growing boutique intellectual property law firm located in Tysons, Virginia.The firm has an open full-time position for an experienced Patent Attorney or Patent Agent with substantial experience in patent prosecution related to any of the following fields: pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, polymers, or specialty chemicals.

Scientists plot the resurrection of a bird that's been extinct since the 17th century

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.No other animal is as inexorably linked with extinction as the dodo, an odd-looking flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean until the late 17th century.

The Doomsday Clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight, signaling more peril than ever

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that it has moved the minute hand of the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight.From left,, Siegfried Hecker, Daniel Holz, Sharon Squassoni, Mary Robinson and Elbegdorj Tsakhia with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists remove a cloth covering the Doomsday Clock at a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington on Tuesday.

Virologist Luis Enjuanes: The situation in China is worrisome and will have a cascade effect on the rest of the world'

Three years after the coronavirus pandemic began, the world has once again become concerned about China.The explosion of cases that the Asian giant has recorded after it abruptly ended the zero-Covid policy, in effect since 2020, has worried many governments.The question is how an uncontrolled increase in infections in a country with over 1.4 billion inhabitants will affect the rest of the world.

How to Rewrite Method-of-Treatment Claims to Conform to Japanese Patent Practice

"In Japan, method-of-treatment claims should be rewritten as purpose-limited composition claims to allow the applicant substantially the same scope of patent right as the original claims."In the United States, claims directed to methods of treating/diagnosing human disease are patentable.On the other hand, in Japan, such claims are unpatentable.

This sleep-enhancing pillow is stuffed with an unusually clever combination of foam and fibers - Yanko Design

If you're still using a basic cotton pillow in 2022, you're quite literally living in the stone age.The Dreamade Pillow sports both a unique design along with a unique filler material, making it one of the most interesting pillows we've seen in years.Designer: Dr. William Choi
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6 sleep sounds to listen to tonight

From white noise to music and meditations, we're rounding up six sleep tracks to help you drift off tonight
The idea of playing some kind of sound to help you fall asleep may feel very 2023.But, when you think about it, drifting off to soothing sounds isn't entirely new.Humans have been singing lullabies for millennia, and there's something about repetitive, gentle sounds that really help us to switch off.

Checkerspot releases algae-based plastics prototype kit for designers

California materials company Checkerspot has launched a casting kit named Pollinator Series that allows designers to experiment with making components from  algae-based plastics.The Pollinator Series is a direct-to-designer kit that allows producers to experiment with algae-based materials designed to replace traditional polyurethane resin - a fossil fuel-derived product found in many household items.
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