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Researchers found a new drug called CT-179 that may help stop childhood brain tumors by keeping cancer stem cells dormant. This could lead to better treatments that stop the cancer from coming back.
OpenAI introduced Deep Research, a new AI that can do detailed research and create expert-level reports quickly. It's designed to help with complicated subjects, making research easier for everyone.
NanoCas is a tiny CRISPR system that can edit genes in muscle and heart tissues, not just the liver. This breakthrough could help treat muscle diseases and improve gene therapies.

Mosquitos are the world's deadliest animal and are vectors for diseases like Malaria.
Innovative strategies like gene-editing are being used to control mosquito populations.
Technology like Oxitec's gene-editing approach shows promise in suppressing mosquito populations without harming other species.

De-extinction through gene editing and embryology is being pursued for iconic extinct species
De-extinction presents philosophical, practical, and ethical challenges, including concerns about conservation funding
The allure of de-extinction is more religious than scientific, seeking a restoration to a pre-Fall state

Space labs help scientists learn about biology in unique ways. In microgravity, they can see how living things react differently than on Earth.
New technologies, like 3D printing and gene editing, are being tested in space. This could lead to cool advances in medicine and health back on Earth.
There's a growing trend of private companies joining space research. This means more opportunities for innovative experiments and discoveries.

Gene editing technology, especially CRISPR/Cas9, offers powerful ways to potentially eliminate malaria by modifying the mosquitoes that spread it. This could save millions of lives.
Selfish genetic elements can alter inheritance patterns within populations, which may allow a single gene edit to spread rapidly through an entire species, potentially causing significant ecological changes.
While gene drives could provide solutions to public health issues, their release carries risks. There’s a need for careful monitoring and potential reversal strategies to prevent unintended consequences.

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The House approved a bipartisan bill to boost nuclear energy, aiming for efficient licensing and embracing advanced nuclear technologies.
Figure, a robotics firm, secured a $675 million Series B, valued at $2.6 billion, and is collaborating with OpenAI to develop humanoid robots.
Astro Mechanica introduced the world's first electric-adaptive jet engine, promising efficient operations for payloads, revolutionizing space transportation.

Google introduced Gemma, a family of open models inspired by its Gemini technology, now available to developers, signaling openness in AI safety.
MEGA is a new CRISPR tool that targets RNA instead of DNA for more precise and reversible cell therapy design, potentially leading to safer gene editing.
Significant events in space this week included Varda's capsule return, Intuitive Machine's lunar landing, Blue Origin's New Glenn rollout, and a former Disney star becoming a space data company CEO.

Helping people in need during disasters, like earthquakes, through tech and careful donations is important.
Global trends in remote work show shifts towards more work-from-home opportunities and legal rights in various countries.
Developments in AI technology are leading to changes in search engines, potential new professions, and competition among tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI.

Gene editing is seen as a technology that can revolutionize food production and help us adapt to climate change.
There is debate on whether gene editing is a viable solution for climate change or just another technological fix.
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