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The Age of AI in the Life Sciences

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Our 2025 report recommends ways the United States can reap the benefits of artificial intelligence in the life sciences while minimizing risks that AI may be misused to develop harmful biological agents.

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New Report: Strategic Report on Research and Development in Biotechnology for Defense Innovation

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This report offers a strategic vision for connecting scientists and technologists to build on, leverage, and tailor advances at the intersection of AI/ML, automated experimentation, and biotechnology to drive innovation in defense-related biotechnologies.

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Charting a Future for Sequencing RNA and Its Modifications: Interactive Overview

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This digital resource highlights the key messages from the report, "Charting a Future for Sequencing RNA and Its Modifications."

New International Bioeconomy Forum Strengthens Engagement Between U.S. and India on Promoting and Protecting the Bioeconomy Oct 28, 2024 Program News

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Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Nature and Human Society: The Quest for a Sustainable World

Genomics Databases for Bioterrorism Threat Agents

DNA Forensic Science: An Update

Bridges to Independence: Identifying Opportunities for and Challenges to Fostering the Independence of Young Investigators in the Life Sciences

National Forum on Biodiversity

Understanding and Responding to Global Health Security Risks from Microbial Threats in the Arctic: A Workshop

Biological and Biomedical Applications of Stem Cell Research

Mapping and Sequencing the Human Genome

The National Plant Genome Initiative: Objectives for Years 2003-2008

Undergraduate Biology Education to Prepare Research Scientists for the 21st Century

International Commission on the Clinical Use of Human Germline Genome Editing

Smithsonian Institution Scientific Research Review

Biosecurity Implications of Genome Editing: An InterAcademy Workshop in India

Emerging Genome Editing Tools to Advance Environmental Health Research