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A newsletter roundup covering how kids aged 10-18 feel about AI, scientists creating female clones of male mice via CRISPR, and the role of El Niño in this summer's extreme heat.
Scientists in Japan used a CRISPR-based approach to eliminate the Y chromosome from male mouse embryos, creating female clones of male mice for the first time. The technique, called Y-CUT, could change reproduction concepts and aid conservation efforts for endangered species.
A study from Southeast University found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reverse depression-like behavior in mice by promoting growth of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, which produces endocannabinoids that reduce stress effects.
MIT associate professor Kevin Esvelt and team are using genetic engineering on mice to reduce Lyme disease transmission on Nantucket. The 60 Minutes segment details the severity of Lyme disease and the innovative approach to combat it.
Scientists have reversed stroke damage in mice using neural stem cell injections, with AI tracking improvements in movement and balance.