GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News

First Cell‑Type Gene Map for Alzheimer’s Built with New Analysis Method

Study identified numerous influential “hub genes” that offer promising new targets for early detection and therapeutic intervention.

From fins to fingers: How nature 'redeployed' ancient genes to shape limbs

How did the complexity of many organisms living today evolve from the simpler body plans of their ancestors? This is a central question in biology. Take our hands, for example: Every time we type a ...
Quanta Magazine

Fed on Reams of Cell Data, AI Maps New Neighborhoods in the Brain

Machine learning is helping neuroscientists organize vast quantities of cells’ genetic data in the latest neurobiological cartography effort.

I replaced Google Maps with a free alternative that doesn't track me (or kill my phone battery)

Comaps features voice-guided directions and offline search, prioritizing privacy over the controversial practices Google Maps uses.
IEEE

PINN-Based Seismic Wavefield Simulation With Learnable Multiscale Fourier Feature Mapping and Adaptive Activation Function

Abstract: Seismic wavefield simulation is crucial for acquisition design, inversion, and interpretation in seismic exploration. The essence of seismic wavefield simulation is to solve wave equations.

CRISPR screen maps 250 genes essential for human muscle fiber formation

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...
IEEE

An Adaptive Service Function Chains Mapping With Multi-Task Deep Reinforcement Learning

Abstract: Network function virtualization (NFV) facilitates different virtual network functions (VNF) to be dynamically chained in sequence to offer new services in a flexible, scalable, and ...

Why World Models Like Google’s Project Genie Work

Google's Genie generates infinite interactive worlds from text. The secret? AI models compress reality's rules into ...
PC Magazine

Google Maps vs. Waze: I Tested Both Apps, and This One Takes the Lead

These useful navigation apps help you avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic and get to your destination quickly, but which is best? I tested both map services and found a clear winner. My PCMag career began ...
GitHub

This is a simple example of how to deploy an Azure Function using ZipDeploy. This is a very simple way to deploy an Azure Function without having to use a full CI/CD pipeline.

To learn more about how the template was done refer to the blog post on How to Deploy a .NET isolated Azure Function using Zip Deploy in One-Click on frankysnotes.com. There is also a video on YouTube ...
CTV News

Trump shares altered map of U.S. flag covering Canada, Greenland and Venezuela

In a late-night post to his Truth Social platform, U.S. President Donald Trump published an altered image of the American flag superimposed over a map that includes Canada, Greenland and Venezuela.
Newsweek

Trump Shares Map of US Including Greenland, Canada, Venezuela

President Donald Trump has shared an image, seemingly AI-edited, that shows him sitting alongside a map of the U.S. that includes Greenland, Canada and Venezuela as he speaks with European leaders.