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Scientists create bacteria with a synthetic genome

May 27, 2019

“In a milestone for synthetic biology, colonies of E. coli thrive with DNA constructed from scratch by humans, not nature.” The NYT asks, “is this artificial life?” The methodology here reminds me of the Ship of Theseus. | learn more

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Study links nutrients in blood to better brain function

January 13, 2019

The interesting thing to me here is the methodology. They used nutrient biomarkers in blood instead of surveys to understand diet, and fMRI scans rather cognitive tests to understand brain activity. “A new [University of Illinois] study links higher levels […]