AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGene Therapy & Epigenetics: Columbia’s Horwitz Prize goes to Adrian Bird and Huda Zoghbi for Rett syndrome work showing how epigenetic regulation—not just gene mutations—drives neurological disease. Respiratory Health: With the CDC silent on fall updates, major US medical groups issued guidance for RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 shots, aiming to cut confusion as recommendations shift. AI in Biomedicine: Insilico Medicine released specialist AI models for chemistry and biology to speed drug discovery, while Harvard researchers reported a new gene regulation system that can generate previously unknown chimeric mRNAs and proteins. Lab-to-Patient Models: Fujita Health University developed lab-grown heart tissue models for heart failure research, improving how scientists study cardiomyocyte behavior. Energy & Grid Planning: Energy Storage Canada urged Ontario to value distributed energy resources via a “Distributed Reliability Track,” pushing faster procurement signals for behind-the-meter storage. Tech Policy & Courts: The DOJ backed AI firms in copyright training litigation, arguing fair use should protect model development. Space Tech: NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launched with advanced instruments built by BAE Systems. Industry & Infrastructure: Georgia’s Atlanta area hit a record data-center construction pace, reshaping regional construction and power demand.
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