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Helping Cancer Cells “Grow” Could Be the Key to a Cure

by Harrison Ngue Cancer is one of the world’s deadliest diseases, causing nearly 10 million deaths worldwide annually. It begins when cells in the body grow and divide uncontrollably, forming tumors that invade tissues and disrupt normal body…

Nature Teaches Us How to Edit DNA

By studying how the cell repairs DNA damage, researchers have developed a new technology to edit large DNA fragments in bacteria cells.

Self-Taught AI: The Secret to Learning Without Supervision

by Shreya Johri Machine learning (ML) influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s receiving personalized recommendations on your favorite shopping site, interacting with ChatGPT, or even navigating through your city with real-time…

Bringing Hidden Hearing Loss into the Open

by Jessica Dixonfigures by MacKenzie Mauger Do you have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy spaces? Turns out, you’re not alone! According to the World Health Organization, almost 20% of the global population has hearing loss, with this…

The Cell Nucleus has a Soft Spot for ‘Softer’ Proteins

A recent study shows that softer proteins transport faster through the nuclear pore complex, highlighting the potential for designing proteins with improved nuclear import rates for advancements in biotechnology and medicine.