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Rayguns Real!? New AI protein editing tool can open new doors.

Protein editing has long been viewed as a potential solution for treating a variety of diseases and addressing other biological challenges. However, previous approaches have often fallen short because altering a protein can unintentionally change its structure or function. Despite the name, the AI “raygun” does not literally zap and shrink a protein. Instead, Rohit…
Tuberculosis Testing Triumph

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest infectious diseases plaguing our global population, in 2023 it was the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent. TB primarily impacts the lungs, therefore associated with coughing and weight loss, however it can spread to various parts of the body such as the bones. It is…
Cancer- is there a new fighter in the ring?

Cancer is the scary ‘c’ word, one you would not wish upon your worst enemy. Billions have been poured into combating the greatest heavyweight champion. However with more than 200 distinct subtypes there is no true blanket therapy. Every day there is more hope and news that scientists are getting closer to the right medication…

Rayguns Real!? New AI protein editing tool can open new doors.