Tag: biotechnology
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Thermo Fisher Fixes Flaw Enabling Near-Undetectable DNA File Tampering
Thermo Fisher Scientific has patched a high-severity vulnerability in its Applied Biosystems human identification software that could have allowed nearly undetectable DNA file tampering, giving users a false sense of security. The company has implemented digital signatures to ensure data files remain authentic and trustworthy.
Pentagon Science Chief Sees Biotech, AI Transforming Warfare
The Pentagon's science chief says the Ukraine conflict showcases the game-changing power of rapid innovation, with homegrown technologies like drones emerging almost overnight to shift the battlefield balance. This new era of swift, emergent capability is transforming warfare, and it's here to stay.
China, Iran Deepen Research Ties in Dual-Use Technologies
China and Iran are turbocharging their research collaboration, with a slew of agreements over the past 15 years - including pacts on nanotechnology, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence - binding leading research institutions from both nations together. The expanding partnership now encompasses over 180 Chinese research institutions, blurring the lines between civilian and military innovation.