Scientists Challenge a 70-Year-Old Theory of Language With a Surprising Discovery
Researchers have identified a previously overlooked structure underlying human language, revealing patterns that extend beyond traditional measures of…
New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases
A genomic language model called resLens could help researchers spot antibiotic resistance genes that conventional database-matching tools may…
How an AI system learned to write expert-level scientific code
A new study shows how ERA combines large language models with tree search to rapidly build expert-level research…
Scientists Discover Ancient “Language Switches” Hidden in Human DNA
HAQERs are ancient genetic regulators that play a major role in language ability but remained stable due to…
Scientists call for explainable AI in protein language models
Protein language models are artificial intelligence tools which help engineer proteins with useful properties, including completely new structures…
Do Parrots Really Use Names? Scientists Say the Answer May Surprise You
Researchers studying nearly 900 parrots found evidence that some birds may use names to refer to specific people…
AI model reads genetic code to trace evolutionary history
Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the…
Identifying the ages when Alzheimer’s biomarkers sharply change
New research pinpoints the ages when Alzheimer’s-related brain changes accelerate, offering critical clues to when screening may be…
Maternal weight before pregnancy may shape toddlers’ development
A large Korean study links pre-pregnancy underweight and obesity to early developmental delays, while suggesting that risk may…
Why Anne Hathaway’s ‘Inshallah’ Moment Feels So Meaningful
For those who don’t understand what it’s like to be othered, “representation” (once a universally agreed-upon beacon of…
Study reveals significant gaps in MMR vaccine knowledge among ER patients
Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines…
Research shows AI discourages social interaction for autistic users
When people ask ChatGPT and other AI models for advice, they often share deeply personal details in hopes…