Scientists create a customizable circuit made from DNA
A group of researchers from Shanghai built a customizable circuit that operates entirely with DNA, a groundbreaking step towards general-purpose DNA computing. Continue reading Scientists create a customizable circuit made from DNA
Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system
Researchers have discovered and characterized new types of immune cells in the thymus, a small gland found in the space between our lungs. Continue reading Newly discovered cells expand our understanding of the immune system
This AI smells better than you
Researchers have designed a computer program that can guess a compound’s scent based on its molecular structure. Continue reading This AI smells better than you
Lupin breakthrough could make this plant a popular source of protein
Lupins are high in protein, but bitter. However, scientists have discovered a mutation that makes lupins sweet, opening the door for their consumption as a plant-based protein source. Continue reading Lupin breakthrough could make this plant a popular source of protein
Gene therapy for alcoholism successful in monkeys
Using a well-established non-human primate model, researchers were able to successfully treat alcohol use disorder with a gene therapy targeting the dopamine reward system. Continue reading Gene therapy for alcoholism successful in monkeys
Altering our clouds has warmed our waters
The impact of ship tracks, or clouds formed in the wake of cargo ships traversing the globe, could lead to further tools in combating climate change. Continue reading Altering our clouds has warmed our waters
Facebook and the echo chamber: scientists examine how social media affects political views
While social media “echo chambers” certainly exist, they may not have as large of an effect on political polarization as previously assumed. Continue reading Facebook and the echo chamber: scientists examine how social media affects political views
Genome Sequencing Finds More Rapid Diagnoses Than Targeted Gene Panels in Hospitalized Infants
A group of researchers from across the country found that whole genome sequencing identified more potentially disease-causing variants than targeted gene panels in hospitalized infants Continue reading Genome Sequencing Finds More Rapid Diagnoses Than Targeted Gene Panels in Hospitalized Infants
Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars
Scientists have observed time dilation in the variability of quasars, an effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Continue reading Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars
New Tool Developed to Spot Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing
ChatGPT is transforming work, learning, and writing. A new AI tool can accurately distinguish human academic writing from ChatGPT with 99% accuracy. Continue reading New Tool Developed to Spot Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing