MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression. Several companies are advancing candidates relying on miRNAs in 2024, with potential applications in disease diagnosis and treatment. Companies such as aceRNA Technologies, ARTHEx Biotech, and Transcode Therapeutics are developing innovative miRNA-based therapeutics for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular…
Researchers at Tsinghua University and other institutions have developed a new framework for approximate quantum error correction (AQEC) codes, which could revolutionize the field of quantum computing. The framework, which establishes a crucial parameter called subsystem variance, links the effectiveness of AQEC codes to quantum circuit complexity. This breakthrough has implications not only for quantum…
A newly identified breakdown product of chlorine-based water treatments, chloronitramide, has been found in tap water systems across the United States. The substance, which is electrically charged and potentially toxic, has been detected in 40 samples from 10 water treatment systems, with concentrations exceeding the threshold allowed for other harmful breakdown products. While the health…
Researchers in Switzerland have made a significant breakthrough in quantum acoustodynamics by creating a mechanical qubit using an acoustic wave resonator. This achievement marks a crucial step forward in the development of quantum computing and sensing technologies. The mechanical qubit, which is not yet suitable for quantum logic operations, has the potential to be used…
The biotech industry is witnessing a surge in the development of bispecific antibodies, a type of targeted therapy that can deliver two-in-one treatments to patients with cancer and other diseases. Several companies, including Adaptin Bio, Akeso, AP Biosciences, Candid Therapeutics, Summit Therapeutics, and Zenas BioPharma, are working on various bispecific antibody candidates, some of which…
Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine, has ventured into e-commerce by introducing a new shopping feature for its paid customers in the U.S. This feature offers shopping recommendations within search results and allows users to place orders without visiting a retailer’s website. The move aims to capture a portion of shopping search results, taking on big…
Cystic fibrosis is a debilitating genetic disorder that affects nearly 40,000 children and adults in the US. Recent advancements in biotechnology have led to the development of innovative treatments, including gene therapies and CFTR modulators. Companies like Enterprise Therapeutics, Krystal Biotech, Recode Therapeutics, Sionna Therapeutics, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals are at the forefront of this research,…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of abandoning its original mission as a nonprofit organization. Despite this, Josh Kushner, a key investor in OpenAI, has expressed admiration and respect for Musk, praising his intentions to do right by everyone. The lawsuit has sparked concerns over the…
Researchers in Austria have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of supersolidity, observing quantized vortices in a supersolid for the first time. This finding provides further confirmation that supersolids can be modeled as superfluids with a crystalline structure, opening up new possibilities for studying quantum many-body physics. The team is now using this model…
Bluesky, a decentralized social app conceptualized by Jack Dorsey, has gained significant traction since its open beta launch in February 2024. With over 16 million users, Bluesky has become a major competitor to Twitter, now rebranded as X. The app’s growth can be attributed to its unique features, such as custom feeds and a more…
