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Categories: Biology: Molecular, Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Published Scientists discover new embryonic cell type that self-destructs to protect the developing embryo



Scientists have uncovered a new quality control system that removes damaged cells from early developing embryos.
Published The speed of life: A zoo of cells to study developmental time



Researchers have used an unprecedented stem cell zoo to compare six different mammalian species and their developmental time.
Published Tethering of shattered chromosomal fragments paves way for new cancer therapies



Scientists discover shattered chromosomal fragments are tethered together during cell division before being rearranged; destroying the tether may help prevent cancerous mutations.
Published Close up on aging reveals how different cell types in the body age at different pace



A team or researchers reports the first Aging Fly Cell Atlas (AFCA), a detailed characterization of the aging process in 163 distinct cell types in the laboratory fruit fly. Their in-depth analysis revealed that different cell types in the body age differently, each cell type following a process involving cell type-specific patterns. AFCA provides a valuable resource for researchers in the fruit fly and aging communities as a reference to study aging and age-related diseases and to evaluate the success of anti-aging strategies.
Published AI helps show how the brain's fluids flow



A new, AI-based technique for measuring fluid flow in the brain could lead to treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's.
Published Hybrid AI-powered computer vision combines physics and big data



Researchers have laid out a new approach to enhance artificial intelligence-powered computer vision technologies by adding physics-based awareness to data-driven techniques. The study offered an overview of a hybrid methodology designed to improve how AI-based machinery sense, interact and respond to its environment in real time -- as in how autonomous vehicles move and maneuver, or how robots use the improved technology to carry out precision actions.
Published Scientists discover small RNA that regulates bacterial infection



Researchers have identified the major mechanism behind the transition between chronic and acute P. aeruginosa infections. Their research findings can inform the development of future treatments for life-threatening acute infections.
Published First illustration of the molecular machinery that makes cilia beat



The first image of the structures that power human cilia -- the tiny, hairlike projections that line our airways -- has now been produced and it could lead to much-needed treatments for people with rare cilial diseases.
Published Four-legged robot traverses tricky terrains thanks to improved 3D vision



Researchers have developed a new model that trains four-legged robots to see more clearly in 3D. The advance enabled a robot to autonomously cross challenging terrain with ease -- including stairs, rocky ground and gap-filled paths -- while clearing obstacles in its way.
Published The chatbot will see you now



Results from a study of the use of a chatbot in the consent process show that it encourages inclusivity, and leads to faster completion and high levels of understanding. Whereas the traditional method of consenting does not have a mechanism to verify understanding objectively, the chat-based method can test comprehension. It does not allow users who do not show understanding to give consent; rather, it puts them in touch with a genetic counsellor to figure out why knowledge transmission did not occur. It could be accessed at any time; more than half the patients interacted with the bot during these times, and this shows its utility in decreasing the barriers to entry to trials.
Published Mori3: A polygon shape-shifting robot for space travel



By combining inspiration from the digital world of polygon meshing and the biological world of swarm behavior, the Mori3 robot can morph from 2D triangles into almost any 3D object. The research shows the promise of modular robotics for space travel.
Published MethaneMapper is poised to solve the problem of underreported methane emissions



MethaneMapper is an artificial intelligence-powered hyperspectral imaging tool that researchers have developed to detect real-time methane emissions and trace them to their sources. The tool works by processing hyperspectral data gathered during overhead, airborne scans of the target area.
Published When water temperatures change, the molecular motors of cephalopods do too



Working with live squid hatchlings, scientists find the animals can tune their proteome on the fly in response to changes in ocean temperature via the unique process of RNA recoding. The findings inspire new questions about basic protein function.
Published Study unravels the mysteries of actin filament polarity



An electron microscopy study revealed key details of actin filaments, which are essential structural elements of cells and muscles.
Published Octopuses rewire their brains to adapt to seasonal temperature shifts



Octopuses don't thermoregulate, so their powerful brains are exposed to -- and potentially threatened by -- changes in temperature. Researchers report that two-spot octopuses adapt to seasonal temperature shifts by producing different neural proteins under warm versus cool conditions. The octopuses achieve this by editing their RNA, the messenger molecule between DNA and proteins. This rewiring likely protects their brains, and the researchers suspect that this unusual strategy is used widely amongst octopuses and squid.
Published Chatgpt designs a robot



Poems, essays and even books -- is there anything the OpenAI platform ChatGPT can't handle? These new AI developments have inspired researchers to dig a little deeper: For instance, can ChatGPT also design a robot? And is this a good thing for the design process, or are there risks?
Published Sponge makes robotic device a soft touch



A simple sponge has improved how robots grasp, scientists have found.
Published New superconducting diode could improve performance of quantum computers and artificial intelligence



A team has developed a more energy-efficient, tunable superconducting diode -- a promising component for future electronic devices -- that could help scale up quantum computers for industry and improve artificial intelligence systems.
Published A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics



Research shows that the natural peptide, called drosocin, protects fruit flies from bacterial infections by binding to ribosomes in bacteria. Once bound, drosocin prevents the ribosome from making new proteins.
Published Robot 'chef' learns to recreate recipes from watching food videos



Researchers have trained a robotic 'chef' to watch and learn from cooking videos, and recreate the dish itself.