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How aquaporin and potassium channels filter hundreds of millions of water molecules or ions each second, by positioning the correct amino acid in the perfect place. By Niko McCarty.Read every essay from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com

In this engaging discussion, journalist Donna Vatnick delves into the fascinating world of liver transplantation. She shares her firsthand experience joining Dr. Johanna Lee's team during an overnight flight to retrieve a liver, touching on the legal and ethical complexities of organ donation. Vatnick explores the historical evolution of transplants and the innovative breakthroughs in immunosuppression that have improved patient survival. The conversation also tackles the controversial six-month sobriety rule for alcohol-related liver disease and the potential for new treatments to reduce transplant needs.

There has been a push toward animal-free alternatives in scientific research. But the success of such alternatives hinges upon whether and where they can outperform standard animal models. By Celia Ford.Read all Asimov Press articles for free by visiting press.asimov.com.

Biotechnology needs more and better transducers. A column by Niko McCarty.Read all our articles by visiting press.asimov.com.

In 4,000 years, cataract surgery went from a crude procedure involving thorn instruments to a 20-minute operation with a 95 percent clinical success rate. The next step is broadening access. By Dr. Sangeetha AravindaVisit press.asimov.com to read all of our articles and subscribe.

Generative AI is making waves by designing viable bacteriophages. Researchers synthesized 285 genomes and discovered 16 AI-created phages, some outperforming their wild-type counterparts. The discussion dives into the intricacies of genome models and the fine-tuning process that led to these breakthroughs. Concerns about biosecurity and practical scaling limitations are also highlighted, along with the costs involved in synthetic biology. Exciting advancements in AI-driven functional design for the future are on the horizon!

Our ancestors once spread their excess effluent on their fields; now we mine it for vital molecules. By Calum Drysdale.Visit press.asimov.com to read all articles.

Seasonal dormancy features in the life cycle of many insects. We can harness it for biological control, insect farming, and disease vector management at scale. By Ulkar Aghayeva.Read every article from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.

A single yeast cell weighs about one million times less than a grain of sand. But how do we know this? By Niko McCarty.Visit press.asimov.com to read all of our articles for free.

While we’ve derived useful molecules from the leech, live leech therapy has been largely marginalized in the West. It is time we reevaluate why. By Khushi Mittal & Xander Balwit.Read every article by visiting press.asimov.com.