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“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease

“Junk DNA” Plays Key Role in Brain Development and Disease

Summary: A new study shows that repetitive DNA, once dismissed as “junk,” plays a critical role in shaping the human brain. Scientists found that LINE-1 transposons, a type of mobile DNA element, are active in stem cells and regulate key genes during early brain development. When these sequences were switched off, brain organoids grew abnormally, suggesting their influence on both …

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US CDC chief fired after weeks in role, challenges ouster as four top officials resign – Reuters

US CDC chief fired after weeks in role, challenges ouster as four top officials resign  Reuters CDC Director Susan Monarez Is Fired, White House Says  The New York Times RFK Jr. tightens grip on public health and vaccines with ouster of top CDC official  CNN CDC erupts in chaos after ousted chief Susan Monarez refuses to resign  The Guardian White House fires CDC director …

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Researcher who distorted voter data appointed to federal election role

Researcher who distorted voter data appointed to federal election role

A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election integrity role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity in the department’s Office of …

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OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT's role in California teen's suicide – Reuters

OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT’s role in California teen’s suicide  Reuters A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.  The New York Times OpenAI says it plans ChatGPT changes after lawsuit blamed chatbot for teen’s suicide  CNBC Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide  CNN California family sues Sam Altman, OpenAI over son’s suicide  SFGATE Source link

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DHS hires researcher who has distorted voter data to elections role

DHS hires researcher who has distorted voter data to elections role

NEW YORK (AP) — A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election integrity role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity in …

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Parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in son’s suicide

Parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in son’s suicide

Before 16-year-old Adam Raine died by suicide, he had spent months consulting ChatGPT about his plans to end his life. Now, his parents are filing the first known wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, The New York Times reports. Many consumer-facing AI chatbots are programmed to activate safety features if a user expresses intent to harm themselves or others. But research …

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