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Jun 28, 2023

NASA experiment replicates life on Mars

Posted by in category: alien life

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Four people were locked in a simulated mission to Mars.

Jun 28, 2023

Researchers uncover new CRISPR-like system in animals that can edit the human genome

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

A team of researchers led by Feng Zhang at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT has uncovered the first programmable RNA-guided system in eukaryotes—organisms that include fungi, plants, and animals.

In a study published in Nature, the team describes how the system is based on a called Fanzor. They showed that Fanzor proteins use RNA as a guide to target DNA precisely, and that Fanzors can be reprogrammed to edit the of human cells. The compact Fanzor systems have the potential to be more easily delivered to cells and tissues as therapeutics than CRISPR/Cas systems, and further refinements to improve their targeting efficiency could make them a valuable new technology for editing.

CRISPR/Cas was first discovered in prokaryotes (bacteria and other single-cell organisms that lack nuclei) and scientists including Zhang’s lab have long wondered whether similar systems exist in eukaryotes. The new study demonstrates that RNA-guided DNA-cutting mechanisms are present across all kingdoms of life.

Jun 28, 2023

How do fungi communicate?

Posted by in category: futurism

Each fungus may “speak” with many other species— and it turns out they have a lot to say.

Jun 28, 2023

Oxygen restriction helps fast-aging lab mice live longer

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, life extension

For the first time, researchers have shown that reduced oxygen intake, or “oxygen restriction,” is associated with longer lifespan in lab mice, highlighting its anti-aging potential. Robert Rogers of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, US, and colleagues present these findings in a study published May 23rd in the open access journal PLOS Biology.

Research efforts to extend healthy lifespan have identified a number of chemical compounds and other interventions that show promising effects in mammalian lab animals— for instance, the drug metformin or . Oxygen restriction has also been linked to longer lifespan in yeast, nematodes, and fruit flies. However, its effects in mammals have been unknown.

To explore the anti-aging potential of oxygen restriction in mammals, Rogers and colleagues conducted lab experiments with mice bred to age more quickly than other mice while showing classic signs of mammalian aging throughout their bodies. The researchers compared the lifespans of mice living at normal atmospheric oxygen levels (about 21%) to the lifespans of mice that, at 4 weeks of age, had been moved to a living environment with a lower proportion of oxygen (11%—similar to that experienced at an altitude of 5,000 meters).

Jun 28, 2023

ApoB: Is Lower Always Better?

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, health

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Jun 28, 2023

‘Robot Stomachs’ And AI Work In Tandem To Transform Yogurt Industry One Byte At A Time

Posted by in categories: food, robotics/AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) proponents say the technology will transform every industry from healthcare and automobiles to yogurt.

Danone S.A., a renowned multinational food company, plans to use AI and a top-secret robot stomach to revolutionize its operations and drive growth in the highly competitive yogurt market.

By harnessing the power of AI, Danone aims to improve its products and operations on several fronts to boost profits and keep the company at the forefront of the yogurt industry.

Jun 28, 2023

New mass spectrometry combo offers promise for tapping nature’s unknown chemical universe

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry

The universe is awash in billions of possible chemicals. But even with a bevy of high-tech instruments, scientists have determined the chemical structures of just a small fraction of those compounds, maybe 1%.

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are taking aim at the other 99%, creating new ways to learn more about a vast sea of unknown compounds. There may be cures for disease, new approaches for tackling climate change, or new chemical or biological threats lurking in the chemical universe.

The work is part of an initiative known as m/q, or “m over q” —shorthand for mass divided by charge, which signifies one of the ways that scientists measure chemical properties in the world of .

Jun 28, 2023

The 7 Stages of AI

Posted by in categories: information science, policy, robotics/AI

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Welcome to an enlightening journey through the 7 Stages of AI, a comprehensive exploration into the world of artificial intelligence. If you’ve ever wondered about the stages of AI, or are interested in how the 7 stages of artificial intelligence shape our technological world, this video is your ultimate guide.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our daily lives and industries across the globe. Understanding the 7 stages of AI, from rudimentary algorithms to advanced machine learning and beyond, is vital to fully grasp this complex field. This video delves deep into each stage, providing clear explanations and real-world examples that make the concepts accessible for everyone, regardless of their background.

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Jun 28, 2023

Scientist Says Universe Expansion May Be an Illusion

Posted by in category: cosmology

A new study suggests that the expansion of the universe may be an illusion — and that effect could offer clues about dark matter.

Jun 28, 2023

What Would It Take to Build Sentient AI?

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Artificial Intelligence.

What would it take to build sentient AI?

The key ingredients for consciousness that are missing in AI systems, so far.