The Lab · 2026-03-27 08:57:15 · STAT News
A sweeping NIH policy restricting research partnerships with foreign institutions has directly impacted one in four U.S. scientists, creating a significant drag on biomedical progress. The restrictions, aimed at preventing foreign influence and intellectual property theft, have inadvertently severed critical collaborat...
The Lab · 2026-04-09 20:57:01 · Ars Technica
A major Chinese research collaboration has successfully developed an improved CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system, demonstrating its clinical application in treating β-Thalassaemia. This breakthrough follows the FDA's approval of the first CRISPR-based therapy for sickle-cell anemia just over two years ago, marking a signi...
The Lab · 2026-04-17 11:22:43 · Seeking Alpha
OpenAI has launched GPT-Rosalind, a new AI model specifically designed for life sciences research. This move signals a targeted expansion beyond general-purpose language models, directly entering the high-stakes domain of biomedical and genetic research. The model's name, referencing Rosalind Franklin, a key figure in ...