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Oldest Humpback Whale Song Recordings Discovered in Cape Cod Archives

The files, found on a bygone piece of audio equipment, may provide new insights into how human activity has impacted ocean sounds.

Made Scientific and Streamline Bio Launch Exclusive Early Adopter Program for AI-Driven Cell Therapy Manufacturing

Partnership accelerates development of autonomous workflows in GMP cleanroom environments

Fragile X study uncovers brainwave biomarker bridging humans and mice

Researchers discover shared low-frequency brainwave patterns in fragile X syndrome that could aid treatment development

AI Tracks Vital White Matter Pathways in the Brainstem

New algorithm segments and analyzes key neural bundles affected by trauma and disease

New Genetic Patterns Linked to Hypermobile EDS Found

Researchers uncover potential polygenic basis for common connective tissue disorder

MIT Researchers Use Synthetic Biology and AI to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Three-year, $3 million project aims to develop new targeted antibacterials to address growing global threat

MIT Leaders Urge Defending Scientific Method Amid AI Advances

Noubar Afeyan and Sally Kornbluth discuss the role of science, technology, and higher education in a changing world.

AI Breakthrough Unlocks Secrets of the Brainstem

New Tool Offers Unprecedented Insights into Neurological Disorders

American Biotech Innovator Named Caribbean Science and Technology Laureate

Dr. Niven R. Narain recognized for pioneering patient biology drug discovery platform powered by AI