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From Caves to Cures: How Blind Fish and Fruit Bats are Unlocking New Diabetes Treatments

With over 2 million species on this planet, adaptation is a crucial part of species survival. Adapt or fail, if you will. With some species, …

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Harnessing micro-superpowers

Bits and Pieces: Microbial Perspective All of us know how “easy” it is to get a package delivered to our house. Access a website, click …

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A Conversation About our Cells’ Signals

You’ve got mail! How often do you send a text, phone a friend, or, if you’re into revivalism, send a pigeon? Our daily lives revolve …

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Laboratories Running by Themselves? The Era of AI and the Rise of Self-Driving Labs

When we think about scientific discoveries, we often imagine scientists in lab coats conducting experiments. While this has long been the norm, recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly shifting the landscape. A new and emerging field known as autonomous or “self-driving” laboratories is challenging the conventional idea of experimentation. Like self-driving

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