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December 1, 2025
Can All Life Copy DNA Unambiguously Into Proteins?
A study finds that one microbe tolerates a little flexibility in interpreting the genetic code, contradicting a 60-year-old doctrine.
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How Greek Myths and Hollywood Can Help Us Understand AI Today
A Berkeley researcher explores how art, history and literature provide a window into AI development.
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Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman's Journey in Science
Berkeley Nobel Laureate explains the molecular building blocks of life.