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Mindplex Pubcast: Episode 3 | Conquering Death
Podcast Apr 13, 2023

Mindplex Pubcast: Episode 3 | Conquering Death

Ben goertzel, grace robot and lisa rein rejoin their special guests from rejuve.ai and rejuve.Bio to discuss how the two projects work together to conquer the disease of aging.
mindplex 1 min read
New method labels proteins in large tissue samples with high speed
News Jan 24, 2025

New method labels proteins in large tissue samples with high speed

New technology labels proteins across whole, intact rodent brains, embryos, and even human brain samples, with "ultra-fast" speed.

giulioprisco 2 min read
Security Experts Sound Alarm: AI Could Engineer the Next Pandemic, Warns Major Report
Mindbytes Dec 5, 2025

Security Experts Sound Alarm: AI Could Engineer the Next Pandemic, Warns Major Report

A new report warns AI is lowering barriers to creating bioweapons. Experts simulating a pandemic with 60M deaths urge global action on this emerging security threat.

Linsey 1 min read
First synthetic yeast genome completed with last synthetic chromosome
News Jan 23, 2025

First synthetic yeast genome completed with last synthetic chromosome

Synthetic biologists have completed the construction of the final chromosome in the first synthetic yeast genome.

giulioprisco 2 min read
First mouse model with complete functional human immune system
News Jul 7, 2024

First mouse model with complete functional human immune system

Breakthrough promises new insights into immunotherapy development and disease modeling (cartoon credit: A. Angelica/ChatGPT 4o)

Amara_Angelica 2 min read
AI-powered tool lets scientists rapidly analyze complex biological images
News Jun 10, 2024

AI-powered tool lets scientists rapidly analyze complex biological images

Integrated into large language models (LLMs)

Amara_Angelica 2 min read
Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Cybersecurity Guidelines for Medical Devices
News Mar 31, 2023

Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Cybersecurity Guidelines for Medical Devices

Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidelines to Prevent Hacks and Ransomware.
lewisfarrell 1 min read
New Biohybrid Implant Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
News Mar 24, 2023

New Biohybrid Implant Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs

Cambridge develops biohybrid neural implant to restore limb function, combining flexible electronics and stem cells.
lewisfarrell 1 min read
Biodegradable Artificial Muscles: The Future of Sustainable Robotics
News Mar 23, 2023

Biodegradable Artificial Muscles: The Future of Sustainable Robotics

Going green in robotics: Scientists create biodegradable artificial muscles with sustainable impact.
lewisfarrell 2 min read
Revolutionary Bandage: New Electrotherapy Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers Speeds Up Healing by 30%
News Mar 22, 2023

Revolutionary Bandage: New Electrotherapy Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers Speeds Up Healing by 30%

Revolutionary bandage uses electrotherapy to speed up wound healing by 30% and monitors progress in real-time.
lewisfarrell 1 min read