Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes.
bioinformatics
Simulating 500 Million Years Of Evolution With A Language Model
More than three billion years of evolution have produced an image of biology encoded into the space of natural proteins.
Tricorder Tech: New Method Tracks The ‘Learning Curve’ Of AI To Decode Complex Genomic Data
Editor’s note: If we aspire to mount expeditions to new worlds and then embrace the task of characterizing and quantifying whatever life forms we find, the ability to map and […]
Explore Space Biology Data and Tools with GL4U On-Demand Courses
NASA GeneLab’s GeneLab for Colleges and Universities (GL4U) initiative is revolutionizing how students and researchers access space biology education. Now, with the launch of its On-Demand Intro and RNAseq Courses, […]
NASA Open Science Data Repository: Open Science For Life In Space
Space biology and health data are critical for the success of deep space missions and sustainable human presence off-world. At the core of effectively managing biomedical risks is the commitment […]
Raiding Nature’s Genetic Toolbox For UV-C Resistance By Functional Metagenomics
As we assess the habitability of other worlds, we are limited by being able to only study terrestrial life adapted to terrestrial conditions.
GeneLab for High Schools Summer 2025 Applications Are Opening Soon
The 2025 summer program for GeneLab for High Schools will be opening online applications in mid-to-late January 2025.
Immunoanalytical Detection of Conserved Peptides: Refining the Universe of Biomarker Targets in Planetary Exploration
Ancient peptides are remnants of early biochemistry that continue to play pivotal roles in current proteins. They are simple molecules yet complex enough to exhibit independent functions, being products of […]
Open Science at NASA – Data Management Policies for BPS (Biological and Physical Sciences)
To increase scientific research throughput and the transparency of government funded research, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks to transform the collection, archival/preservation, curation, and distribution of science […]
Celebrating 30 Years Of Access To NASA Space Life Sciences Data
The work to create the NASA Life Sciences Data Archive (LSDA) began in 1990 by teams at Johnson Space Center (JSC), Ames Research Center (ARC), and Goddard Space Flight Center […]
