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News Nov 13, 2025

Nanorobots turn stem cells into bone cells with precise pressure

Tiny robots apply controlled force to guide stem cells into bone, opening doors for faster tissue repair treatments.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

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.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

Podcast Mar 31, 2023

About Rejuve.AI’s Bayes Expert Model & Everyone’s Unique Holistic Body Model | From Episode 3 feat Rejuve

Ben Goertzel & Deborah Duong discuss Rejuve.AI’s Bayes Expert model, which tries to find causal factors of aging within a larger holistic model based on an individual’s genes & lifestyle.

Mindplex Magazine 1 min read

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.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

News Apr 23, 2024

Researchers create artificial cells that look and act like living cells

Surpassing biology

Amara Angelica 2 min read

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 Magazine 1 min read

News May 18, 2026

Researchers create world's first DNA-guided CRISPR system

New technology from the University of Florida uses stable DNA guides to target RNA with greater precision and lower cost than traditional methods.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

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.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read

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!

gizmo guru 2 min read

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.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read