All life on Earth depends on DNA—but that doesn’t mean life everywhere must follow the same blueprint. Scientists have shown that alternative genetic molecules, including RNA-based life, synthetic ...

Scientists have made the first step towards creating new species in the lab. Researchers have used artificial intelligence to ...

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Gilead has secured another synthetic lethal therapy, handing over $80 million upfront for the global rights to a clinic-ready cancer drug from China’s Genhouse Bio. | Gilead has secured another ...

RIT researchers solve multiple tissue engineering challenges by developing a novel hydrogel to host human cells and a device to 3D print bioinks safely.

Elon Musk discussed his views on whether aliens exist during a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Newsweek reached out to Musk’s company SpaceX for additional comment via ...

At Davos, the billionaire said his belief that “it might only be us” in the cosmos drives Tesla, SpaceX, and his vision for humanity’s future. Elon Musk proclaimed he’s an alien during a Thursday ...

Sajal works at Kyndryl, advises startups, ex-Innovation Expert for UN Compact and member, EU Commission's Apply AI Alliance. The AI industry is bound to face a paradox. Synthetic data can democratize ...

Scientists can now design virus-based bacteria killers from scratch, potentially reshaping the fight against antibiotic resistance. Bacteriophages have been used therapeutically to treat infectious ...

New method reveals chemical signs of early microbial life in ancient Earth rocks, showing photosynthesis evolved much earlier than believed.

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