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Human Artificial Chromosomes Could Ferry Tons More DNA Cargo Into Cells
The human genetic blueprint is deceptively simple. Our genes are tightly wound into 46 X-shaped structures called chromosomes. Crafted by evolution, they carry DNA...
Lifenet and Eisai Co-Develop Dementia Insurance “be”
TOKYO, Mar 21, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - LIFENET INSURANCE COMPANY and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that they have co-developed Dementia Insurance “be”,...
A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app
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Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised...
An AI-Designed Drug Is Moving Toward Approval at an Impressive Clip
For the first time, an AI-designed drug is in the second phase of clinical trials. Recently, the team behind the drug published a paper...
This Gene Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s. Scientists Finally Know Why
At the turn of the 20th century, Dr. Alois Alzheimer noticed peculiar changes in a freshly removed brain. The brain had belonged to a...
Gemma is now available in Amazon SageMaker JumpStart | Amazon Web Services
Today, we’re excited to announce that the Gemma model is now available for customers using Amazon SageMaker JumpStart. Gemma is a family of language models based on...
CGFNS International and The DAISY Foundation Honor Outstanding International Nurse Recruiters
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Mar 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - CGFNS International and The DAISY Foundation(TM) this evening honored two nurses for their contributions to...
Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) & Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO®) Celebrating Women Leaders Across Ontario’s Life Sciences Sector International Women’s Day – March 8th,...
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, women make up 50% of university students enrolled in STEM and health programs in Canada.1 Women identifying as visible minorities make up...
This AI Can Design the Machinery of Life With Atomic Precision
Proteins are social creatures. They’re also chameleons. Depending on a cell’s needs, they rapidly transform in structure and grab onto other biomolecules in an...
Digital Transformation Summit 2024 Set to Redefine South Africa’s Tech Landscape
Johannesburg, South Africa, Mar 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - As societies worldwide undergo a profound shift towards digitalization, the transformative power of technology...
Cellular Self-Destruction May Be Ancient. But Why? | Quanta Magazine
IntroductionIt can be hard to tell, at first, when a cell is on the verge of self-destruction.
It appears to be going about its usual...
CRISPRed Pork May Be Coming to a Supermarket Near You
Many of us appreciate a juicy pork chop or a slab of brown sugar ham. Pork is the third most consumed meat in the...