By treating DNA as a language, Brian Hie’s “ChatGPT for genomes” could pick up patterns that humans can’t see, accelerating ...

Modern Synthesis’s fibers can be manipulated in ways that simple plant fibers cannot. They can be spread into a thin, ...

It is a tiny but extraordinary microorganism that thrives in toxic environments filled with heavy metals. While most life ...

OpenAI's latest small reasoning model represents a significant leap forward in AI capabilities. Unlike traditional language ...

Synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications.

Photosynthesis -- mainly carried out by plants -- is based on a remarkably efficient energy conversion process. To generate chemical energy, sunlight must first be captured and transported further.

The plant immune system, which differs significantly from that of humans, utilises small RNA sequences to deactivate or ...

Patterns in Art and Science, on view at EPFL Pavilions until 9 March, invites the public to discover the richness of natural ...

The US FDA has approved the first clinical trials for pig kidney transplants in humans. According to the organisation, two biotechnology firms—United Therapeutics and eGenesis—will test genetically ...

Parasitic worms are difficult to kill with current therapies, but their commensal bacteria might be their Achilles’ heel.

According to new research, a certain type of exercise may be the key to slashing your risk of developing Alzheimer's ...

New research reveals the hidden role quantum mechanics plays in photosynthesis, opening the door for breakthroughs in clean ...