Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) possible?
The central estimate on the prediction market Metaculus for the arrival of a basic form of AGI is currently 2026, just three years away.
First-ever Plug-and-play BCI device translates brain activity into action
BCIs have come a long way, the existing systems need to be reset and recalibrated each day to tap into the brain’s natural learning processes.
Move over, longevity: Healthspan is what we should be chasing
Longevity is the word on everyone’s lips, with influencers discussing the possibility of three-digit lifespans.
A safer approach to gene editing
The first challenge is that CRISPR cells have a hard time penetrating the cells removed from patients, also called primary T cells.
What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity? And is it really almost here?
Like many in the AI research community, I believe safe superintelligence is feasible. However, building it will be a complex task.
AI finds drugs that could fight ageing and age-related diseases
The AI model identified 21 top-scoring molecules that it deemed to have a high likelihood of being senolytics.
Beyond Science Fiction: How hybrid systems are becoming a reality?
Hybrid machines combining human anatomy with AI are becoming a reality with the recent innovations of hybrid transistors and biocomputers.
The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Genetic editing will change the way we approach healthcare, reproduction, and even our understanding of the human genetic code.
5 ways CRISPR gene editing is shaping the future of health and food
CRISPR gene editing can help prevent diseases like HIV and cancer, make crops more hardy, and tackle the climate crisis.
Gene therapy can make a real impact on global health but we need equitable access, say experts
The gene therapy industry is in its infancy, but early clinical successes and substantial funding have generated enormous momentum.
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