Uncovering the mysteries of protein structure with AI
The incredible use of AI models to predict protein structure and folding.
Ants self-medicate in response to infection
Ants change their feeding behaviour in response to infection to incorporate a source of antiseptic compound.
Hacking Cell-to-Cell Communication
What can the secret messages sent between our cells tell us about disease? And can we hack this messaging system for therapeutic benefit?
Gaia: A decade in space, mapping the Milky Way and more
Since Gaia’s launch a decade ago, the space observatory has surveyed over 1.8 billion stars, and continues to operate beyond its initial five-year mission.
Jaws of the Jurassic: The gory evolution of bloodsucking lampreys
Flesh-eating lampreys from the Jurassic era are challenging the way we think about lamprey (and vertebrate) biology.
Cancer’s unlikely allies: harnessing viral relics for immunotherapy triumph
As a young scientist, Veneta embark on a compelling journey through the world of human endogenous retroviruses, revealing their hidden potential in reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment.
Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
Using human learning methods to create human-like intelligence
AI is striding forward recently; we can see it changing the world. But what is the next stage of AI? Can they acquire human-like intelligence? We need to rethink the paradigm we use to let AI get closer to the human mind.
