biology
Scientists Are Working Towards A Unified Theory Of Consciousness
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
By defining multiple aspects of consciousness, immediate responses versus internal thoughts, it’ll be clearer how to explore and compare results from different experiments. For now, the global neuronal workspace theory mostly focuses on the “inner experience” that leads to consciousness, whereas others try to tackle the “outer experience” what we immediately experience.
The Crucial Building Blocks of Life on Earth Form More Easily in Outer Space
Posted in Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
The cold conditions of space are actually more favourable to the formation of peptides.
This AI Just Designed A More Precise CRISPR Gene Editor For Human Cells From Scratch
Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
The result is a CRISPR gene editor with both components-Cas protein and RNA guide- designed by AI. Dubbed OpenCRISPR-1, its gene editing activity was similar to classic CRISPR-Cas9 systems when tested in cultured human kidney cells.
Study Explores How Cancer Cells Exploit the Immune System
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
New research has discovered an important breakthrough that may overcome cancer treatment resistance.
Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.