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DNA in Covid-19 vaccines: 7 pieces of context missed from Florida Surgeon General’s unnecessary warning

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1735 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines DNA Immune Response Safety

The amount of DNA fragments in Covid-19 vaccines is relatively small compared to other particles.
DNA fragments are present in all vaccines and various medical treatments, and are kept at minimal levels for safety.
Human bodies have natural mechanisms to deal with foreign DNA and prevent integration into our genes.

Deep learning for single-cell sequencing: a microscope to see the diversity of cells

The Gradient • 144 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24

🔬 Science Deep Learning DNA

Deep Learning is a key enabler for advancing single-cell sequencing technologies.
Single-cell sequencing allows us to explore the diversity of individual cells at a detailed level.
Tools using Deep Learning techniques are pivotal in analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data.

Building Resilience into the Core of Systems

Risk Musings • 515 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23

🕹 Technology Risk management Innovation AI Biotech DNA

Leverage points in systems can change mindsets or paradigms for achieving goals.
Risk management needs to be embedded early in innovation to avoid playing catch-up.
Building resilient core systems allows for adaptable growth and evolution.

She Was Told She Wasn't the Mother of Her Own Children

Pryor Questions • 485 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23

🔬 Science Genetics Biology Medicine DNA

Lydia Fairchild faced legal battles when doctors claimed she wasn't the mother of her children.
Lydia Fairchild's unique case revealed she was a human chimera with two sets of DNA.
Human chimerism can occur when zygotes merge, leading to a mix of DNA in one body.

A Protein Printer

Asimov Press • 322 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23

🔬 Science Biology Technology Chemistry DNA Proteins

A protein printer is a new technology that can convert digital bits into physical molecules, potentially revolutionizing biology.
The protein printer could make proteins without using DNA or cells, thus reducing costs significantly.
Engineering a protein printer involves reimagining the ribosome to quickly convert digital bits into physical molecules with high precision.

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The COB vision

The Century of Biology • 408 implied HN points • 07 May 23

🔬 Science Biotechnology DNA Genetics Philosophy Newsletter

The newsletter focuses on cutting-edge biotech research
The author is dedicated to accelerating the biotechnological revolution
Newsletter content includes data/research, companies/strategy/analysis, and philosophy

Illumina Cluster Domination

ASeq Newsletter • 29 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

🔬 Science Genetics Sequencing DNA Research Technology

Illumina sequencing uses clusters of DNA fragments, which can create issues if not all the fragments are the same.
Unpatterned flowcells may have overlapping clusters leading to ambiguous results.
Patterned flowcells use Exclusion Amplification to prevent cluster overlap and improve sequencing accuracy.