Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and decision-making, according to a study led by researchers at the Institute ...

AlphaGenome is a leap forward in the ability to study the human blueprint. But the fine workings of our DNA are still largely a mystery. By Carl Zimmer In 2024, two scientists from Google DeepMind ...

What if a cup of coffee could help treat cancer? Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology believe it's possible. By combining caffeine with the use of CRISPR—a ...

Why do some tumors spread while others remain localized? The mechanisms governing the metastatic potential of tumor cells remain largely unknown—yet understanding this is crucial for optimizing ...

Google on Sunday announced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI agent-based shopping, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) conference. The standard, developed ...

Background: Despite its proven efficacy, retention in medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) remains low, with structural and systemic barriers—such as access to care and treatment ...

We all have about 20,000 genes in our genomes. While this diversity is what makes the human experience so rich, our genetic differences can make things more difficult when it comes to medicine and the ...

The FBI untangled the mysterious Jan. 6, 2021, pipe bombs case by relying on a “new computer program,” which deciphered cellphone data that the agency had held for years. Earlier this month, the ...

EEG sensors record brain activity (left), generating brainwave signals (middle) that are analyzed by explainable AI (top right) and mapped onto brain regions (bottom right) to detect and interpret ...

MEAD, Wash. — The Mead School District passed a new policy outlining staff expression and what punishment lies in store for those who break it. This is the policy board members voted on: It requires ...

The online gaming platform “Roblox” will begin using AI technology to scan users’ faces for age verification. Roblox's senior director of product policy, Eliza Jacobs, spoke with NBC News’ Tom Llamas ...

Central banks set policy to support the economy, provide liquidity, and promote financial stability. Modern central banking requires adaptation to current demands and a framework that fosters agility ...