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Bio Protocol’s first longevity-focused initiative, Aubrai, raised more than $900,000 in research funding within weeks. Decentralized science company Bio Protocol has raised $6.9 million to expand its AI-native DeSci platform designed to accelerate biotech funding and drug discovery. The round, coincides with the launch of Bio V2, an upgraded version of its decentralized research infrastructure. The Switzerland-based entity is billed as a full-stack platform for decentralized science, combining AI-driven research tools with blockchain-based funding and coordination. Its goal is to address the bottlenecks that often stall early-stage biotech – bottlenecks that are particularly relevant in longevity research, where promising projects…

AI-designed bacteriophages were capable of infecting and killing host bacteria. Credit: Lee D. Simon/Science Photo LibraryScientists have created the first ever viruses designed by artificial intelligence (AI), and they’re capable of hunting down and killing strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli).“This is the first time AI systems are able to write coherent genome-scale sequences,” says Brian Hie, a computational biologist at Stanford University, California. “The next step is AI-generated life,” says Hie, but his colleague Samuel King adds that “a lot of experimental advances need to occur in order to design an entire living organism”.The study, by Hie, King and…

“Bring over the cookbook,” Grandpa said, motioning to the tattered blue hardcover, its pages browning and spine showing signs of wear. “There’s a honey cake recipe in there,” he pointed as I turned to the “Cakes” chapter. My grandfather had not had an appetite for the last two weeks, but now suddenly wanted honey cake, a dessert traditionally served during the Jewish High Holidays to welcome a sweet new year. Before I could make the cake, though, my grandfather, Si Spiegel, passed away peacefully in his Manhattan apartment. The cookbook was still open to page 239; the cake still just…

If you’re recovering from surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — you’ve probably got questions about what you can (and should) eat. The right nutrition after surgery is about more than comfort; it can help you heal faster, feel more energetic, and avoid complications down the road. e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629a08e3178-9490-485c-b4b8-e2a683e7e662 Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide to nutrition after an IBD procedure. What Should I Eat the First Few Days After Surgery? First Few Days Those first days after surgery are all about gentle meals and smart hydration . You may actually be able to…

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I didn’t always have problems sleeping. But once I hit peri-menopause, staying asleep through the night became a struggle. I started waking up at odd hours—3, 4, or 5 in the morning—and not being able to fall back asleep. Sometimes I would need to get up to use the bathroom, but other times, I would wake up out of nowhere.

We’ve spent too long talking about fitness as a way to shrink ourselves. But if you’re in midlife—or anywhere close—it’s time to flip the narrative. Strength is the goal. Vitality is the reward. And your workout? It should be built to support both, not break you down.

The NHS will not be able to deliver new draft guidelines on kidney cancer without major investment in diagnostic procedures and treatments, a leading expert has warned.This week the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published new draft guidance recommending that more people with suspected kidney cancer should have a biopsy to help confirm their diagnosis sooner.1But Pat Price, chair of Radiotherapy UK, warned that while the “long awaited” updated guidance was welcome, successfully implementing it may be “wishful thinking” because of a lack of funding and excessive NHS bureaucracy.“There is a disconnect. NICE is great at doing…

Credit: NEMES LASZLO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most lethal brain cancers, with median survival just over a year. Even after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, virtually all tumors recur. Now, researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborators provide a new explanation for this resilience: GBM cells that break away from cell clusters acquire a dangerous flexibility known as plasticity, allowing them to adapt and resist treatment. “This gives us a much better grasp of the biology of glioblastoma, a tumor type where a lot still remains to be discovered,” said Anna Lasorella, MD, senior author…

The batter is made up of simple ingredients that combine quickly in the blender for perfectly tender pancakes.We add several sources of protein to these pancakes, plus fiber, to deliver a satisfying, lasting meal.To prevent thick, chalky pancakes, allow the batter to rest a little before cooking—it will naturally thicken and soften. If you love pancakes but find they don’t satisfy for long, these Protein Pancakes are your solution. We bring the protein to these pancakes by using eggs, yogurt, milk and protein powder. The oats add plant-based protein, and the banana and oats add fiber, creating a perfectly satisfying…