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A new AI tool to decode DNA, a medical marvel and a rebel lipstick vine
In this episode of Science Quickly, we dive into Google DeepMind’s new artificial intelligence model AlphaGenome, which could help researchers better understand how noncoding DNA shapes gene expression. We also look at how doctors pulled off a medical marvel when they kept a man ... Show More
11m 33s
Mar 2022
BrainStuff Classics: Yes, Your Dog Wants to Help When You're Upset
Confirming what dog owners already know, new research shows that dogs really do want to help us when we're sad or upset. Learn how the experiments worked in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/your-dog-really-wants-to-help-whe ... Show More
3m 28s
Jun 2021
Do dogs know they're dogs?
<p>We treat dogs like they're part of the family. But do they know they are a different species, or do they think they're just short, four-legged people?</p><br><p>In this episode, canine cognition researcher Alexandra Horowitz helps us puzzle out this question. We’ll also find o ... Show More
28m 14s