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New high-speed technology 3D-prints complex objects and biological cells using holographic ultrasound
News Feb 14, 2023

New high-speed technology 3D-prints complex objects and biological cells using holographic ultrasound

Amara Angelica 1 min read
Mindplex Pubcast: Episode 3 | Conquering Death
Podcast Apr 13, 2023

Mindplex Pubcast: Episode 3 | Conquering Death

Ben goertzel, grace robot and lisa rein rejoin their special guests from rejuve.ai and rejuve.Bio to discuss how the two projects work together to conquer the disease of aging.
Mindplex Magazine 1 min read
Security Experts Sound Alarm: AI Could Engineer the Next Pandemic, Warns Major Report
Mindbytes Dec 5, 2025

Security Experts Sound Alarm: AI Could Engineer the Next Pandemic, Warns Major Report

A new report warns AI is lowering barriers to creating bioweapons. Experts simulating a pandemic with 60M deaths urge global action on this emerging security threat.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
First mouse model with complete functional human immune system
News Jul 7, 2024

First mouse model with complete functional human immune system

Breakthrough promises new insights into immunotherapy development and disease modeling (cartoon credit: A. Angelica/ChatGPT 4o)
Amara Angelica 2 min read
AI-powered tool lets scientists rapidly analyze complex biological images
News Jun 10, 2024

AI-powered tool lets scientists rapidly analyze complex biological images

Integrated into large language models (LLMs)
Amara Angelica 2 min read
Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Cybersecurity Guidelines for Medical Devices
News Mar 31, 2023

Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Cybersecurity Guidelines for Medical Devices

Protecting Lives: FDA Mandates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidelines to Prevent Hacks and Ransomware.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
New Biohybrid Implant Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
News Mar 24, 2023

New Biohybrid Implant Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs

Cambridge develops biohybrid neural implant to restore limb function, combining flexible electronics and stem cells.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Biodegradable Artificial Muscles: The Future of Sustainable Robotics
News Mar 23, 2023

Biodegradable Artificial Muscles: The Future of Sustainable Robotics

Going green in robotics: Scientists create biodegradable artificial muscles with sustainable impact.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
Revolutionary Bandage: New Electrotherapy Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers Speeds Up Healing by 30%
News Mar 22, 2023

Revolutionary Bandage: New Electrotherapy Treatment for Diabetic Ulcers Speeds Up Healing by 30%

Revolutionary bandage uses electrotherapy to speed up wound healing by 30% and monitors progress in real-time.
Lewis Farrell 1 min read
FDA has now cleared more than 500 healthcare AI algorithms
News Feb 7, 2023

FDA has now cleared more than 500 healthcare AI algorithms

Lewis Farrell 1 min read