Scientists have overcome a major challenge in developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics, which are being explored as a promising treatment for incurable diseases. A team led by Peter ‘t Hart at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology has created the first active substance that inhibits mRNA deadenylation, preventing its degradation. Current mRNA-based therapies destroy … Read more
Brazilian Federal Police have arrested a hacker linked to a massive data breach that leaked 2.9 billion records, including sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers. The leak was sold on the dark web in April by an entity claiming to be USDoD. The hacker was allegedly involved in selling federal police data and boasted … Read more
OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot app is now available for download on Windows, but only for paid users. The early version can be found in the Microsoft Store. Similar to its Mac counterpart, the app features a dedicated window where users can ask questions and upload files. Key capabilities include a preview of OpenAI’s o1 model capable … Read more
High-potency cannabis has been found to leave a distinct mark on DNA, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. Researchers analyzed DNA methylation patterns in 682 participants and discovered that frequent users of high-potency cannabis experience changes in genes related to mitochondrial and immune function. The study, led by Dr. Emma Dempster, aimed to … Read more
A new gene therapy has shown promising results in improving memory and reducing anxiety in animal models. The therapy, known as COG-201, uses RNA-based technology to decrease the activity of a specific serotonin receptor in the brain, leading to significant improvements in memory and reductions in anxiety-like behaviors. Researchers at Cognigenics conducted the study, which … Read more
A recent study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology found that girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to exhibit lower levels of emotional stability, agreeableness, and conscientiousness as they grow up. The longitudinal study analyzed data from 228 girls, including those diagnosed with ADHD, between the ages of 6 and 12, and their … Read more
Researchers at ETH Zürich have successfully developed a way to make sound waves propagate in only one direction, potentially paving the way for similar advancements in electromagnetic wave technology. The breakthrough comes from manipulating self-sustaining aero-acoustic oscillations inside a circulator, which creates a whistling sound that travels forward without backward reflection. In their experiment, the … Read more
A new artificial intelligence model, Aria, has emerged as a formidable player in multimodal processing, boasting unparalleled efficiency and versatility. Developed by Tokyo-based Rhymes AI, Aria is an open-sourced, multimodal language model (LLM) that can process text, code, images, and video within a single architecture. Aria’s breakthrough lies in its Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) framework, which enables … Read more
Carbon, the element that underpins life as we know it, has been shown to form a single electron bond between two of its molecules for the first time. This breakthrough discovery was made by scientists from Hokkaido University in Japan and published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature. A traditional “single bond” is actually formed when … Read more
The US government, along with its allies Canada and Australia, has warned of a growing threat from Iranian hackers who are breaching critical infrastructure organizations. These hackers act as brokers, selling access to networks that can be used by other cyberattackers. Iranian hackers use brute-force techniques, such as password spraying and multifactor authentication “push bombing,” … Read more