AI Breakthrough in Decoding Animal Sounds Raises Communication Debates

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Researchers employing advanced machine learning techniques are now decoding animal sounds—from dolphins to dogs—prompting lively debates about whether humans should try to “chat back.” The innovative study raises both scientific enthusiasm and ethical questions about interfacing with nature.

gizmodo.com / AI Is Deciphering Animal Speech. Should We Try to Talk Back?

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Infants Receive Groundbreaking Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

In an unprecedented medical breakthrough, doctors developed and deployed a tailor-made CRISPR treatment to combat a newborn’s life‐threatening metabolic disorder. The rapid, bespoke therapy marks a pivotal moment in personalized medicine and could signal a new era for addressing rare genetic conditions.

engadget.com / Doctors successfully treated a baby with the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy

technologyreview.com / This baby boy was treated with the first personalized gene-editing drug

wsj.com / A Gene-Editing Breakthrough Saves Infant With Rare Disease

wired.com / A Baby Received a Custom Crispr Treatment in Record Time

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