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Supercentenarian Genes and Human Longevity | Highlights from Episode 3
Podcast Mar 31, 2023

Supercentenarian Genes and Human Longevity | Highlights from Episode 3

Ben Goertzel explains how Supercentenarians have “a shitload of mutations” compared to normal humans and how we’re still figuring out which mutations serve to increase longevity.
mindplex 1 min read
New method tracks protein changes in living cells
News Oct 27, 2025

New method tracks protein changes in living cells

Engineered cells use a glowing amino acid to reveal real-time protein modifications in diseases like cancer.

giulioprisco 2 min read
A tunable switch for gene circuits
News Oct 15, 2025

A tunable switch for gene circuits

MIT's DIAL system offers precise, adjustable control over protein expression in synthetic gene circuits to enhance uniform cell reprogramming and enable tailored therapies.

giulioprisco 2 min read
The Shape of Your Heart May Predict Your Risk for Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation
News Mar 30, 2023

The Shape of Your Heart May Predict Your Risk for Heart Disease and Atrial Fibrillation

Patients with round hearts were found to be 31% more likely to develop atrial fibrillation and 24% more likely to develop cardiomyopathy than those with longer hearts
lewisfarrell 2 min read
Worldcoin's Biometric Crypto Venture Raises Eyebrows and $115M in Latest Funding Round
Mindbytes Mar 24, 2024

Worldcoin's Biometric Crypto Venture Raises Eyebrows and $115M in Latest Funding Round

Worldcoin's Biometric Crypto Revolution Sparks Debate and Investment Frenzy!

GizmoGuru 2 min read
Neuroscientists grow electronic circuits in living brain tissue, replacing implants
News Feb 24, 2023

Neuroscientists grow electronic circuits in living brain tissue, replacing implants

Electrodes grown in the brain itself may lead to future therapies for neurological disorders and enhanced neuroscience research
Amara_Angelica 2 min read
The Convergence of Stem Cells And Artificial Intelligence
Community Jan 22, 2022

The Convergence of Stem Cells And Artificial Intelligence

Can AI play a significant role in developing and boosting future scientific discoveries in stem cell research?
Pam 8 min read
New technology identifies gene control targets
News Sep 1, 2025

New technology identifies gene control targets

KAIST researchers create a method to find and restore key genes in disrupted cellular networks, offering potential for cancer treatments, drug development, and personalized medicine through precise control.

giulioprisco 2 min read
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Fruit Fly Brain: How a Gigantic Map of Neurons is Transforming Neuroscience
News Mar 20, 2023

Unlocking the Mysteries of the Fruit Fly Brain: How a Gigantic Map of Neurons is Transforming Neuroscience

Fly Brain Map Reveals Secrets of Neural Networks and Diseases. A Groundbreaking Study in Neuroscience.
lewisfarrell 1 min read
Researchers turn protein into quantum bit
News Aug 22, 2025

Researchers turn protein into quantum bit

This breakthrough uses a protein from living cells as a qubit to sense tiny changes in biology, potentially revolutionizing how we study cells and advance quantum technology.

giulioprisco 2 min read