How Kusama Yayoi’s Death Puts a Spotlight on Japan’s “Whiteness Problem”
As the world reeled from the deaths of both Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in the same week,…
Using DNA sequencing for accurate identification of microbial infections in cystic fibrosis patients
Lung infections are a constant risk for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disorder which…
New blood test tracks real time gene expression inside living brain tissue
Cell function is determined by how DNA is expressed into proteins. That process includes two main steps –…
How Handheld Translators Work and Why They’re Handy for Travel
Earbud-based translators are the next game changer. These are over-ear devices that come in a pair—one for you,…
New terahertz imaging system enables faster clinical diagnostics
Scientists at the University of Warwick have developed a fully fiber-coupled terahertz (THz) imaging system that significantly improves…
This Translator Will Help You Parse Your Boss’s Mind-Numbing LinkedIn Speak
Perhaps nothing has poisoned the brains of bosses more than LinkedIn, a place where opportunities for “synergy” are…
How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
Google Introduces TranslateGemma Open Models for Multilingual Translation
Google has released TranslateGemma, a new suite of open translation models built on the Gemma 3 architecture. The…
OpenAI quietly rolls out a dedicated ChatGPT translation tool
OpenAI has debuted a dedicated ChatGPT-powered translation tool. While folks have been using the main chatbot for translation…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
Nascent polypeptide-associated complex regulates early stages of protein formation
To ensure that protein production in our cells runs smoothly, the protein complex NAC slows down the rate…
Human researchers still outperform AI when it comes to writing trustworthy systematic reviews
Despite rapid advances in large language models, this study shows that human expertise remains critical for producing rigorous…