AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety
Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
He Moved to Tokyo to Launch an AI Startup; Work Culture Is Unique
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Eric Fung, 37, the CEO of Colega AI in…
Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country
TORONTO — The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group…
AI model maps lifetime disease risks to transform future healthcare planning
A powerful new AI predicts how over 1,000 diseases may unfold across a person’s life, opening doors for…
Researchers identify seizure-associated depolarization as cause of post-ictal symptoms
People with temporal lobe epilepsy in particular often wander around aimlessly and unconsciously after a seizure. Researchers at…
Survey shows high levels of mental health difficulties among young adults
The majority (64%) of young adults in Britain say they have experienced mental health difficulties, with a third…
Boosting PI31 to restore synaptic function and prevent neurodegeneration
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…
Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution
Summary: A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language…
Research on marmosets sheds light on how babies learn to talk
When a baby babbles and their parents respond, these back-and-forth exchanges are more than adorable-if-incoherent chatter – they…