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Neanderthals interbred with modern humans earlier than previously thought, occurring around 45,000 to 50,500 years ago, providing crucial genetic advantages to those moving out of Africa. This discovery reshapes our …
Revising the Timeline: Neanderthal Interbreeding Happens Later Than Believed Read More
A UC Irvine-led team has engineered a new enzyme, 10-92, that synthesizes threose nucleic acid (TNA), a stable alternative to DNA. This advancement could enhance therapeutic options for cancer and …
UC Irvine Team Develops Groundbreaking Enzyme to Synthesize Synthetic Genetics Read More
Science-policy advisors play key roles in linking scientific research with tangible societal solutions. Engaging with global leaders and agencies, they inform critical decisions regarding technology, climate action, and equity in …
Navigating the Intersection of Science and Policy for Global Solutions Read More
A massive petition by over 500 organizations in Japan calls for increased funding for scientific research. This collective action from hundreds of thousands of researchers highlights the pressing need for …
Japanese Researchers Unite for Increased Funding to Bolster Science Read More
Google’s new quantum chip, Willow, successfully demonstrates the first ‘below threshold’ quantum calculations, heralding a significant advancement in accuracy and error correction. With its 105 physical qubits, Willow can perform …
Google’s Willow Chip: A Pioneering Leap Towards Practical Quantum Computing Read More
The Nobel Prizes underscored the crucial role of artificial intelligence in biological science, particularly through the groundbreaking work of AlphaFold 2, which elucidates protein structures. This interplay reveals the coding …
Unveiling Life’s Secrets: The Intersection of AI and Biological Coding Read More
ChatGPT, launched two years ago, has heavily influenced scientific research by aiding in academic writing, literature review, and data coding. Despite productivity gains, concerns about plagiarism and accuracy have emerged. …
ChatGPT Turns Two: Transforming Scientific Research and Collaboration Read More
This article outlines a framework for mitigating potential misuse of artificial intelligence in biomedical research. Highlighting concerns such as surveillance and data abuse, it advises researchers to adapt existing ethical …
Navigating Ethical Waters: A Framework to Mitigate AI Misuse in Biomedical Research Read More
The Polaris Dawn mission, launched by SpaceX on September 10, 2024, has already achieved significant milestones, including setting the record for the highest orbit reached by a crewed spacecraft and …
Polaris Dawn: Pioneering Private Space Exploration and Science Read More
Scientists have unveiled the complete connectivity map of a fruit fly’s brain, detailing 54.5 million connections among 139,255 neurons in a project spanning nearly 20 years. With this connectome, they …
Mapping the Mysteries: Unveiling the Fruit Fly’s Intricate Connectome Read More