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Mindbytes Sep 30, 2026

DeepMind Gives AI-Designed Proteins a Hidden Signature

Could AI-designed proteins carry a hidden signature? Google DeepMind’s SynthID Bio embeds detectable watermarks that survived laboratory testing while preserving biological activity, opening a path to tracking their origins.

gizmo guru 1 min read

News Jul 13, 2026

SpudCell: World's First Synthetic Cell with a Complete Life Cycle

A self-replicating synthetic cell has moved artificial life from theory to reality, opening a new chapter in synthetic biology and origin-of-life research.

gizmo guru 2 min read