The history of humanity’s pharmacopeia is often muddied by folklore. What can the origins of aspirin teach us about separating fact from fiction? By Sean Harrison.Read every article from Asimov Press, for free, by visiting press.asimov.com.
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A Night of Food Futurism
A science fiction story brought to life through a pro-GMO dinner. By Xander Balwit.Read every article by Asimov Press, and join future events, by visiting press.asimov.com.
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Life as Slime
Prominent scientists continue to claim life is “just” slime on a spinning rock. However, in an age when the rarity and fragility of life are increasingly evident, it’s time to retire the metaphor.By Thomas Moynihan.Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.
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Breaking the Speed Limit on Cell Division
The slow growth of model organisms delays biological research. Engineering cells to divide more quickly could speed it up. By Kamal Nahas.Read every article, for free, at press.asimov.com.
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AI-Designed Enzymes
Researchers at the Institute for Protein Design have made a computationally-designed, multi-step enzyme.