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A more effective experimental design for engineering a cell into a new state | MIT News

A strategy for cellular reprogramming involves using targeted genetic interventions to engineer a cell into a new state. The technique holds great promise in immunotherapy, for instance, where researchers could reprogram a patient’s T-cells so they are more potent cancer killers. Someday, the approach could also help identify life-saving cancer treatments or regenerative therapies that…

Anthropic seeking to raise $750 mln in funding round led by Menlo Ventures | Technology News

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic is in discussions to raise $750 million in a funding round led by Menlo Ventures, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. The startup’s valuation before the funding round comes to $18.4 billion, the source added. Anthropic, co-founded by siblings and former executives at Microsoft-backed rival OpenAI…