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Acorn Genetics

ASeq Newsletter • 14 implied HN points • 13 Feb 25
🔬 Science Genetics Biotechnology Nanotechnology Research Methods Innovation
  1. Acorn Genetics is working on a new type of DNA sequencing technology. This technology promises to be fast, giving results in just minutes.
  2. The platform aims to be affordable, costing less than $10,000, which could make it accessible to more users.
  3. One of the cool features is that it won’t require any training to use, meaning anyone could operate it easily.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #120

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 137 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🕹 Technology AI Genomics Energy Nanotechnology Data science
  1. The U.S. is planning to triple its nuclear power capacity by 2050, aiming for 200 gigawatts through new reactors and upgrades. This is a big move to meet rising energy demands in a safe and efficient way.
  2. Molecular nanotechnology could revolutionize production, possibly outpacing past technological shifts like the Industrial Revolution. It's an exciting frontier that stands to vastly increase our capabilities in various fields.
  3. Evo, a new AI model, shows promise in predicting and designing genomes, potentially creating new life forms. This technology could push the boundaries of biological science and genetic engineering significantly.

NobleGen

ASeq Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
🔬 Science Biotechnology Genetics Nanotechnology Research Medical
  1. Noblegen focused on an optical nanopore DNA sequencing method, but they are no longer active. This approach has been attempted multiple times with limited success.
  2. They incorporated a technique where each DNA base is replaced with multiple bases to simplify detection, but there's not much strong evidence that this method works well.
  3. The Noblegen Optipore method showed promise in development, but it was ultimately not adopted, reflecting the challenges in the field of DNA sequencing technology.

Modular Peptide Nanotechnology

Splitting Infinity • 0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🔬 Science Nanotechnology Proteins Energy Efficiency
  1. Proteins can be used in nanotechnology for various functions like constructing structures and manipulating light.
  2. Designing peptides separately for specific roles can speed up the protein design process by reducing costs and enhancing iteration capabilities.
  3. Combining specialized peptides into modular proteins offers new functionalities like staining cancer cells or filtering specific molecules from wastewater.
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