At the end of the year, it is common to rethink highlights and take a look. One of the most widespread lists is that of the journal Science, which last year, with December 1, Elhuyar magazine announced its progress in the first place on this year's list with the title: Artificial intelligence has set a milestone in solving one of the great challenges of biology. In fact, the ability to predict the structure of proteins is a big step and very useful. Hence the choice of this news by Euskal Herria for the first place on his list.
Among the other advances highlighted by the Portal are: antivirals against COWEAK-19; new mumps measurements; recovery of the ancient human DNA of the soil; in vivo application of the genetic editing technique CRISPR; deepening the knowledge of human embryonic development; use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder; development of monoclonal antibodies against infectious diseases; and advances in energy.
The journal Elhuyar has published most publications, but other contents have attracted the attention of readers, especially those related to COVID 19. In addition to the above, the most welcome have been:
Messenger RNA, essence new vaccines
Interview with Unai Pascual garcía de Azilo: “Defending Minority Languages is a powerful tool for the sustainability of the planet”
Rewriting human evolution
[Artificial intelligence and equality: the path we are opening].
Green economy, a solution for the future
Analysis of the commodification of the body by Itziar Alkorta Idiazkez and Miren Guilló Arakistain
About the origin of COVID 19, beyond bats
The story of Ellen Swallow: “Ellen Swallow: science to improve society”
Interview with Uzuri Albizu Mallea (Underway): “Science is power, feminists cannot forget”