New AI method revolutionizes the design of enzymes
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 7-May-2026 09:16 ET (7-May-2026 13:16 GMT/UTC)
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers discover the first organic crystalline material that not only remains flexible, but can also self-heal after damage at temperatures where most polymer materials become brittle and fail.
A new medical large language model (LLM) achieved over 91 percent accuracy in identifying female participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder after analyzing a short WhatsApp audio recording where participants described their week, according to a study published January 21, 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS Mental Health by Victor H. O. Otani, from Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences and Infinity Doctors Inc., Brazil, and colleagues.