Drug Discovery

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Scientists using AI in a lab to design new medicines for endangered species, with holographic displays of animals in the background.

Nature drug designers will create new medicines for endangered species

At a laboratory in Michigan, chemist Tim Cernak is developing a precision insecticide to protect hemlock trees from invasive species.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 11, 2026

AI interface displaying molecular data for whole-body rejuvenation drug discovery in a high-tech laboratory setting.

Health & Medicine

AI Accelerates Whole-Body Rejuvenation Drug Discoveries

Biotech startup NewLimit recently secured $435 million from investors, including Founders Fund, for its age reprogramming efforts.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 10, 2026

Advanced artificial intelligence interface designing custom miniproteins to precisely control G protein-coupled receptor signaling in a cellular environment.

Cosmos & Physics

AI designs miniproteins to precisely control GPCR signaling

For the first time, artificial intelligence has designed custom miniproteins that precisely modulate G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in cells.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 21, 2026

A glowing, complex quintuple agonist molecule in a futuristic lab, representing a breakthrough in obesity and diabetes treatment.

Cosmos & Physics

New Quintuple Agonist Shows Promise for Obesity and Diabetes in Mice

In obese mice, a single experimental drug molecule, a GLP-1R GIPR PPAR quintuple agonist, led to greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than semaglutide (Ozempic) and a standard GLP-1/GIP

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 18, 2026