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Infusion of Artificial Intelligence in Biology
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD
| Feb 23, 2024
| 10 min read
With deep learning methods revolutionizing life sciences, researchers bet on de novo proteins and cell mapping models to deliver customized precision medicines.
Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
Are Phages Overlooked Mediators of Health and Disease?
Catherine Offord
| Feb 1, 2021
| 10+ min read
Bacteria-infecting viruses affect the composition and behavior of microbes in the mammalian gut—and perhaps influence human biology.
Self Sufficient Cells?
Katherine Irving
| Jun 1, 2023
| 4 min read
Animal cells cannot produce 9 of the 20 amino acids they need to function. Some researchers are looking to change that.
Bacteriophages to the Rescue
Emily Monosson
| Jul 16, 2017
| 3 min read
Phage therapy is but one example of using biological entities to reduce our reliance on antibiotics and other failing chemical solutions.
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant
| Aug 1, 2011
| 3 min read
First Life, Radioactivity, Brain Bugs, Life of Earth
The Inside Guide: The Gut Microbiome’s Role in Host Evolution
Catherine Offord
| Jul 1, 2021
| 10+ min read
Bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of animals may influence the adaptive trajectories of their hosts.
Directed Evolution, Phage Display Nab Chemistry Nobel
Catherine Offord and Kerry Grens
| Oct 3, 2018
| 4 min read
The 2018 award goes to Frances Arnold, Gregory Winter, and George Smith.
The Vaginal Microbiome is Finally Getting Recognized
Hannah Thomasy, PhD,
Drug Discovery News
| Sep 25, 2023
| 10+ min read
Vaginal dysbiosis has long been a taboo subject, but studying and optimizing the vaginal microbiome could be a game changer for women's health.
Combating COVID-19 with Cell-Free Expression
The Scientist
| Aug 19, 2020
| 6 min read
Scientists rely on synthetic biology and cell-free expression systems for developing novel approaches to combat the pandemic.
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