A new study from Google DeepMind is pushing the boundaries of how artificial intelligence can understand biology. Scientists have trained a model called AlphaFold3 that does not just predict protein structure like its predecessor, but can now also simulate how proteins interact with DNA, RNA, and small molecules. This brings researchers a step closer to…

A new deep learning model called MutSig AtlasAI is changing how we understand cancer. Built by researchers at the Broad Institute and MIT, it looks at tumor DNA from thousands of patients and learns to tell which mutations actually help the tumor grow, the so called drivers, and which ones are harmless. Most mutations in…

In a significant advancement for prostate cancer care, researchers from the US, UK, and Switzerland have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of predicting which men with high-risk, non-metastatic prostate cancer will benefit from the drug abiraterone. This development, unveiled at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, promises to tailor treatment plans…

In a major step forward for synthetic biology, scientists at the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona have used artificial intelligence to design brand-new DNA sequences that can control gene activity in living mammalian cells. This study, published on May 8, 2025, shows that AI can create synthetic regulatory elements—small pieces of DNA that decide…

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Missouri have unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence tool capable of predicting the three-dimensional structure of chromosomes within individual cells. This innovation offers unprecedented insights into gene organization and function, marking a significant leap forward in genetic and biomedical research. Traditionally, studying the 3D architecture of chromosomes…

In the last two weeks, artificial intelligence has made major waves in biology. One of the biggest stories comes from a biotech startup called EvolutionaryScale. Their new AI model, ESM3, was trained on 770 billion protein sequences. It didn’t just predict proteins—it created one. The AI simulated half a billion years of evolution and designed…

Biology and AI are no longer just neighbors in the science department. They are in a full-blown situationship. Not the cute kind. The kind that keeps producing breakthroughs at 3am with too much caffeine and not enough ethical review. We are past predicting proteins. That was fun. Now we are generating them. Feeding DNA into…

NASA Discovers Building Blocks of Life on Asteroid Bennu In a stunning breakthrough, NASA has confirmed that samples returned from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu contain all five nucleobases — the essential ingredients of DNA and RNA. This discovery, announced in late March 2025, marks a monumental step forward in our understanding of the origins of…

In a significant development for lunar exploration, a Gloucestershire-based company, Naicker Scientific, has been awarded £150,000 for inventing a device capable of producing clean water from the Moon’s icy soil. The system, known as SonoChem, utilizes a combination of microwave technology, ultrasonic waves, and a biomass feeder to extract and purify water, a crucial step…