“Junk” genome may actually unlock future cancer treatment

Dominique Verhelle, co-founder and CEO of NextRNA Therapeutics, which is working on multiple lncRNAs … [+] associated with multiple cancers where there is a significant unmet need. Dominique Verhelle In 2016, Belgian cancer biologist Eleonora Leucci published the first of several papers on a particular RNA molecule called SAMMSON, which was particularly active in melanoma … Read more

Climate-smart school meals change the flavor of Kenya’s future

A typical lunch of high-iron sorghum and beans provided through the Uji School Food Cup program … [+] at GK Athi River Primary School in Kenya Cup of Water In a dusty school yard in Kajiado County, south of Nairobi, Kenya, a sense of excitement fills the air as the lunch bell rings at GK … Read more

The Monterey Data Conference explores the role of foundational AI models in the future of science

October 22, 2024 – In science, data is essential. Scientific methods rely on accurate, well-documented data to draw conclusions, test hypotheses, build models, and explain the natural world. Data is not just a by-product of research; it is a critical component that ensures results are reproducible and reliable – and the integrity of the scientific … Read more