A new AI diagnostic tool uses microbiome data and lifestyle factors to predict risk of multiple diseases, ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna obtained her M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and eventually hung up her lab coat to pursue a career in editing and writing. She’s also passionate about travel, sharing her backpacking adventures around the world as a blogger and podcaster.
First ever human-based model for opioid overdose and recovery
A model based on human stem cell–derived neurons is allowing researchers to understand opioid-induced respiratory failure to improve overdose treatment.
Artificial fingerprints could dramatically enhance biometric security
Liquid crystals that generate unclonable fingerprint-like patterns could make the sale of counterfeit goods and theft of personal data much more difficult.
Could Doctor Dolittle be an AI bot?
Communicating with animals has long been the dream of scientists and animal lovers alike, and AI has the potential to bring us closer.
How empathy and social status affect threat learning
The brain activities of two people who learn fear from each other are known to be in sync, but what role does social status play?
Artificial muscle noninvasively promotes insulin production
A membrane embedded with magnetic microdisks mechanically stimulates pancreatic cells to produce insulin, which could help treat diabetes.
Through the lens of rainforest conservationist and photographer Chien Lee
Not just pretty pictures: Borneo-based wildlife photographer and conservationist Chien Lee has a deeper message.
Have your robot and eat it too! How edible robots are reducing electronic waste
A partially edible robot based on a fully edible sensor addresses the burden of electronic waste while simultaneously acting as a nutrition source.
How do we tackle aging and climate change?
A political theorist argues that overpopulation concern is not a morally defensible reason to stifle life-extending interventions as the climate warms.
Exploring effective treatments for hereditary hair loss
Scientists are delving into the future of hair loss treatments, from macromolecules to laser therapies and CRISPR gene editing.