Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could help malevolent actors get the stuff anyway.

It's no secret that we need new ways to treat and detect disease, including cancer. Specifically, we need better biomarkers ...

AI, digital avatars, and simulacra no longer just help us—they are beginning to control our choices, emotions, and political decisions. What does the future look like when the state is modeled in the ...

Our ancient past isn't always buried history. When it comes to our DNA, nearly 9% of the human genome is made up of leftover ...

Artificial intelligence can design toxins that evade security controls. A team at Microsoft says it used artificial ...

AI edits to the blueprints for known toxins can evade detection. Researchers are improving filters to catch these rare biosecurity threats.