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#synthetic-biology
fromNature
1 day ago
Science

Made-to-order DNA goes big: new tech doubles size of custom genetic sequences

fromNature
1 day ago
Science

Made-to-order DNA goes big: new tech doubles size of custom genetic sequences

#drug-discovery
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Latent Labs launches web-based AI model to democratize protein design | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Latent Labs launches web-based AI model to democratize protein design | TechCrunch

#life-sciences
fromwww.creativeapplications.net
1 day ago

Transparent Flex Boards by JLC

The Transparent Flex ESP32 Development Board features integrated NeoPixels, two Bosch sensors, and a LiDAR proximity sensor, making it ideal for various projects.
Tech industry
fromNature
2 days ago

Meet the biotech-company founders driven by their child's rare disease

For Terry Pirovolakis, the diagnosis of his son Michael's condition, spastic paraplegia 50, was a transformative moment that propelled him into biotech and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Health
#gene-editing
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

World first: ultra-powerful CRISPR treatment trialled in a person

Prime editing has been used successfully in a patient for the first time, offering hope for rare disease treatments.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

World first: ultra-powerful CRISPR treatment trialled in a person

Prime editing has been used successfully in a patient for the first time, offering hope for rare disease treatments.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Stem Cell Treatment to Reverse Hearing Loss Kicking Off in Human Patients

The treatment, dubbed Rincell-1, is intended to regrow damaged nerves in the cochlea and allow them to start sending signals to the brain again.
Health
#mrna-vaccines
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

How political attacks could crush the mRNA vaccine revolution

Donald Trump's second term's first day featured a major AI investment, signaling support for transformative mRNA technology intended for personalized cancer treatments.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

How political attacks could crush the mRNA vaccine revolution

Donald Trump's second term's first day featured a major AI investment, signaling support for transformative mRNA technology intended for personalized cancer treatments.
#research
fromNature
1 week ago
Science

Mini hearts, lungs and livers made in lab now grow their own blood vessels

fromNature
1 week ago
Science

Mini hearts, lungs and livers made in lab now grow their own blood vessels

fromWIRED
1 week ago

Cloning Came to Polo. Then Things Got Truly Uncivilized

Cambiaso is not only a top-ranked polo player but also a pioneering horse breeding tycoon, merging polo with advanced biotechnology.
Soccer (FIFA)
#innovation
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These States Are Driving 21st Century Technology Faster Than the Rest

California and Massachusetts remain key players in technological innovation, with a focus on AI and biotech respectively.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The U.S. Can't Afford to Lose the Biotech Race with China

The U.S. must act decisively to protect its biotechnology sector from losing ground to China.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Engineering Health Equity: How Rohit Kadam Is Using Biotech to Close the Gaps in Global Diagnostics | HackerNoon

Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These States Are Driving 21st Century Technology Faster Than the Rest

California and Massachusetts remain key players in technological innovation, with a focus on AI and biotech respectively.
Tech industry
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The U.S. Can't Afford to Lose the Biotech Race with China

The U.S. must act decisively to protect its biotechnology sector from losing ground to China.
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Growth hacking

Engineering Health Equity: How Rohit Kadam Is Using Biotech to Close the Gaps in Global Diagnostics | HackerNoon

fromTNW | Ecosystems
3 weeks ago

Europe's 20 largest startup funding rounds this year (so far)

Helsing raised €600M for AI-powered defense systems, achieving a €12bn valuation, underscoring Europe's booming defense tech sector.
Startup companies
#environmental-science
OMG science
fromPhys
3 months ago

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

Microorganisms in Gowanus Canal have developed extensive pollution-fighting genes, offering potential for sustainable waterway cleanup.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
OMG science
fromPhys
3 months ago

Microbes in Brooklyn superfund site teach lessons on fighting industrial pollution

Microorganisms in Gowanus Canal have developed extensive pollution-fighting genes, offering potential for sustainable waterway cleanup.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
#healthcare
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
NYC startup

NewLimit, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstorng, raises $130M to develop age-reversing treatments | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
NYC startup

NewLimit, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstorng, raises $130M to develop age-reversing treatments | TechCrunch

#longevity
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Health

How AI can boost your healthspan: 'My parents had me in their 40s so healthy ageing has always been on my mind'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Health

How AI can boost your healthspan: 'My parents had me in their 40s so healthy ageing has always been on my mind'

#investment
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Short Sellers Have A Lot Riding on Earnings

CRISPR Therapeutics is facing significant challenges with declining stock performance and heightened short interest.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Marketing tech

In other news this week: Granite Bio emerges from stealth with 87.6M, Didomi bags 72M, First Momentum Ventures closes 35M, and more - Silicon Canals

Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) Short Sellers Have A Lot Riding on Earnings

CRISPR Therapeutics is facing significant challenges with declining stock performance and heightened short interest.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Marketing tech

In other news this week: Granite Bio emerges from stealth with 87.6M, Didomi bags 72M, First Momentum Ventures closes 35M, and more - Silicon Canals

fromKqed
3 weeks ago

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Is a Clever and Colossal Comeback

Judging from the latest entry, there's still life in this old dino series. Credit goes to screenwriter David Koepp and director Gareth Edwards.
Film
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Future of Longevity Investments: Yasin Sebastian Qureshi on Epigenetic Approaches to Cellular Rejuvenation

The technology utilizes advances in cellular aging processes, manipulating key signaling pathways to rejuvenate cells while minimizing risks associated with full reversion to an embryonic state.
Bicycling
#sustainability
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
2 months ago

Startup uses ancient bacteria to turn Texas CO2 into green chemicals

Again is building a new bioreactor plant in Texas to convert CO2 into sustainable chemicals using ancient bacteria, aiming for substantial emissions reduction.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lab-grown chicken nuggets' hailed as transformative step' for cultured meat

Breakthrough in lab-grown meat achieved with bioreactor technology that mimics blood vessels, supporting larger chunks of chicken meat.
This innovation could revolutionize lab-grown meat production and organ growth.
European startups
fromTNW | Sustainability
2 months ago

Startup uses ancient bacteria to turn Texas CO2 into green chemicals

Again is building a new bioreactor plant in Texas to convert CO2 into sustainable chemicals using ancient bacteria, aiming for substantial emissions reduction.
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lab-grown chicken nuggets' hailed as transformative step' for cultured meat

Breakthrough in lab-grown meat achieved with bioreactor technology that mimics blood vessels, supporting larger chunks of chicken meat.
This innovation could revolutionize lab-grown meat production and organ growth.
#neuroscience
fromNature
1 month ago
Startup companies

Time-management skills I honed as a PhD student now serve me well in industry

fromNature
1 month ago
Startup companies

Time-management skills I honed as a PhD student now serve me well in industry

#agriculture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

When Nature Meets Nordic Design: MycoWorks' Reishi Transforms Danish Craftsmanship - Yanko Design

Reishi has emerged as a true contender in the luxury market, combining eco-friendliness with quality that captivates major fashion brands.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol

Chemists have discovered E coli can be used to create paracetamol from a material produced in the laboratory from plastic bottles.
OMG science
#23andme
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed a lawsuit against 23andMe over the sale of genetic data without consumer consent.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

fromThe Verge
2 months ago
NYC startup

23andMe and its user data will soon belong to a pharmaceutical giant

23andMe will continue its DNA testing services following acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ensuring privacy protections and customer data management remain in place.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago
Marketing tech

Biotech company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals acquires 23andMe for $256 million following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data

Twenty-seven states and D.C. filed a lawsuit against 23andMe over the sale of genetic data without consumer consent.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

Ocasio-Cortez and Schakowsky demand consumer data privacy guarantees from 23andMe's potential buyers, Regeneron and TTAM.
NYC startup
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

23andMe and its user data will soon belong to a pharmaceutical giant

23andMe will continue its DNA testing services following acquisition by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ensuring privacy protections and customer data management remain in place.
#market-trends
#dire-wolf
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Inside the Lab Where Scientists Are Bringing Back Extinct Animals

A genetics startup has successfully created three pups containing ancient DNA of the extinct dire wolf.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The company that created woolly mice announces the de-extinction' of the dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences has reportedly de-extincted the dire wolf using genetic engineering techniques.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

De-extinction company announces that the dire wolf is back

Colossal has announced the successful de-extinction of the dire wolf using grey wolf cloning and genome editing techniques.
Beer
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Science Behind the Return of the Dire Wolf

Colossal Biosciences successfully cloned dire wolves using ancient DNA, marking a significant advance in de-extinction efforts.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling 'later this year,' founder says | TechCrunch

OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Inside the Lab Where Scientists Are Bringing Back Extinct Animals

A genetics startup has successfully created three pups containing ancient DNA of the extinct dire wolf.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The company that created woolly mice announces the de-extinction' of the dire wolf

Colossal Biosciences has reportedly de-extincted the dire wolf using genetic engineering techniques.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

De-extinction company announces that the dire wolf is back

Colossal has announced the successful de-extinction of the dire wolf using grey wolf cloning and genome editing techniques.
Beer
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Science Behind the Return of the Dire Wolf

Colossal Biosciences successfully cloned dire wolves using ancient DNA, marking a significant advance in de-extinction efforts.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
NYC startup

Colossal Labs will release the sounds of dire wolves howling 'later this year,' founder says | TechCrunch

fromNature
1 month ago

Speeding up ginseng growth to aid drug discovery

In Asia, ginseng is valued for its restorative properties. Work in recent years has shown that it contains around 200 bioactive compounds.
Alternative medicine
#funding
Cancer
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago

Cancer Research in the US Is World Class Because of Its Broad Base of Funding-with the Government Pulling Out, Its Future Is Uncertain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The complex ecosystem of U.S. cancer research is threatened by funding instability and political shifts.
Cancer
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago

Cancer Research in the US Is World Class Because of Its Broad Base of Funding-with the Government Pulling Out, Its Future Is Uncertain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The complex ecosystem of U.S. cancer research is threatened by funding instability and political shifts.
#genetics
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot

Moderna withdrew its flu-Covid combination vaccine application after FDA talks, planning to resubmit with new data later this year.
#acquisition
#mosquito-control
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Fieldstone Bio is building microbes that can sense everything from TNT to arsenic | TechCrunch

They've evolved to sense and respond to information. It's just trillions of calculations going on at all times all around us.
Marketing tech
#artificial-intelligence
#drug-development
Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Four rising stars at the forefront of cancer research

Young researchers are innovating in cancer drug development, focusing on pioneering techniques like cancer reversion to reduce the need for traditional treatments.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Startup companies

Bay Area biotech company slashes staff after losing $655 million in value

Cancer
fromNature
3 months ago

Four rising stars at the forefront of cancer research

Young researchers are innovating in cancer drug development, focusing on pioneering techniques like cancer reversion to reduce the need for traditional treatments.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Startup companies

Bay Area biotech company slashes staff after losing $655 million in value

#sustainable-fashion
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
#immunology
Alternative medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area man who injected himself with venom hundreds of times could revolutionize snakebite treatment

Tim Friede's unique exposure to snake venom has led to the development of an antivenom for 19 snake species, showcasing new possibilities in snakebite treatment.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Belfast-based AMPLY Discovery completes 1.5M seed funding

Ten years ago, I began combining financial modeling expertise with computational biology to create a drug discovery platform. Evolution has spent billions of years perfecting natural defence mechanisms, and now we're using AI to unlock this wisdom.
London startup
#aging
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

This Gene Therapy Startup Wants to Change the Way We Age | Entrepreneur

Minicircle aims to slow aging and enhance biological function through a quick gene therapy injection.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Pets

This Pill Promises to Give Your Dog More Years. You Might Not Like What Comes With Them.

Pet owners prioritize their pets' health, with many willing to incur debt for their care.
A company named Loyal is developing drugs aimed at extending dogs' healthy lifespan.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

This Gene Therapy Startup Wants to Change the Way We Age | Entrepreneur

Minicircle aims to slow aging and enhance biological function through a quick gene therapy injection.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The White House Tech Bros Owe Their Fortunes to the Research They're Killing

University research is essential for America's entrepreneurial culture and technological advancements.
London startup
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
2 months ago

Fertility startup 'rejuvenates' human eggs to boost chances of conception

Ovo Labs is developing technologies to enhance IVF success rates by rejuvenating human eggs, aiming to lower genetic errors and increase conception chances.
OMG science
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

The 'return' of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

The Trump administration supports 'de-extinction' while reducing protections for endangered species.
Cancer
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

What's in a Name: Cure51 Co-founder Nicolas Wolikow on honouring Rosalind Franklin and one of the most important photos ever taken - Silicon Canals

Cure51 aims to revolutionize oncology by creating the first global database of cancer survivors and seeking new treatments based on survivor data.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Dutch healthtech startups that raised funding in 2025

The State of Dutch Tech report shows tech companies in the Netherlands raised €3.1B in venture capital in 2025, indicating growing confidence in the Dutch innovation ecosystem.
European startups
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Journal targeted by paper mill still grappling with the aftermath years later

Despite claims of addressing the issue, Bioengineered still contains hundreds of dubious papers linked to paper mills.
Mental health
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The next era of psychedelics may be precision-designed states of consciousness

Mindstate Design Labs aims to create predictable psychedelic experiences for improved mental health treatment.
fromNature
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

FDA approves siRNA drug for haemophilia prophylaxis

Fitusiran has received FDA approval for hemophilia prophylaxis, with a dosing schedule that enhances convenience for patients.
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