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AgBiome lands $166M for safer crop protection technology

TechCrunch

As part of farmers’ integrated pest program, they often spray fungicide applications 12 times per year in order to yield fruits and vegetables. His firm has an impact fund focused on the future of food and began investing in alternative proteins in 2016 before expanding that to delivery systems in agriculture technology, he said.

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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

TechCrunch

Part of that comes from the need to closely examine every relevant molecule, studying its chemical composition and interactions as well as its physical structure at the atomic level. Discovery and research of new molecular compounds is an expensive business, with development costs exceeding $10 billion per substance in some cases.

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From improving cancer treatments to saving the bees, these are the companies in IndieBio’s latest class

TechCrunch

As the early-stage, biology-focused accelerator arm of SOSV, IndieBio gives the companies in its program $250,000+, mentorship and full access to a biology lab to bring their ideas to life. The SF program is led by Managing Director Po Bronson, while the New York program is led by Managing Director Stephen Chambers.

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Volta Labs grabs $20 million to address a growing genomics bottleneck

TechCrunch

It speaks to the speed with which genetics has permeated our lives, but despite massive improvements to the technology, the process can still be a bit clunky in the lab. What I noticed was that the existing technologies for moving, mixing and heating fluids were archaic,” he said. “I And that sample has to get prepped the right way.

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Beyond the hype: Key components of an effective AI policy

CIO

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in transforming businesses across various sectors. Understanding the need for an AI policy As AI technologies become more sophisticated, concerns around privacy, bias, transparency and accountability have intensified.

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6 Avenger powers developers need to be ready for their Endgame

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

But in the universe of competitive programming, where Thanos is not the only one you fight, you cannot form or rely on a team to support you. But what are the superpowers that you, as a competitive programming hero, require to not just reach the top, but be one of the most sought after? I guess this one is obvious.

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6 Avenger powers developers need to be ready for their Endgame

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

But in the universe of competitive programming, where Thanos is not the only one you fight, you cannot form or rely on a team to support you. But what are the superpowers that you, as a competitive programming hero, require to not just reach the top, but be one of the most sought after? I guess this one is obvious.