AI-designed protein unlocks virus-like shells that could reshape vaccine and drug delivery
An international research team led by a Korean scientist has succeeded in designing large-scale protein structures that faithfully replicate the self-assembly principles found in naturally occurring viruses, using artificial intelligence (AI).
The tech section covers stories about technology making life better, not just more profitable. Open-source tools reaching new audiences, accessibility breakthroughs, AI applications in healthcare and education, infrastructure improvements that quietly make cities work better. Product launches and funding rounds are excluded unless they deliver tangible public benefit.
An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.
Researchers have developed a novel class of nanotube membranes that enable ultrafast ion transport. The findings open ne…
Aptamers are short DNA or RNA strands that can recognize and bind to a specific target molecule with high precision. Sim…
Nanorobots have shown great promise in precision medicine over the past few decades. Yet one key challenge remains: how …