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Shayna Korol

Shayna Korol

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    Where lab-made DNA is created — and barely policedWhere lab-made DNA is created — and barely policed
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    DNA synthesis is going global. The biosecurity rules aren’t keeping up.

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    Why you should donate blood, briefly explainedWhy you should donate blood, briefly explained
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    Giving — it’s in your blood.

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    Here’s everything you wanted to know about blood donation

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    How 6 organizers are building effective global health solutions from the bottom up
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    Meet the Future Perfect 25: On the ground.

    By Bryan Walsh, Marina Bolotnikova and 3 more
    Free cancer treatment for all — and 5 other ideas to transform global health
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    Meet the Future Perfect 25: Movers and Shakers.

    By Izzie Ramirez, Sara Herschander and 2 more
    The future of global health is at stake. These 7 pioneers could revolutionize it.
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    Meet the Future Perfect 25: The Innovators.

    By Izzie Ramirez, Sigal Samuel and 3 more
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    Tehran’s water crisis is a warning for every thirsty cityTehran’s water crisis is a warning for every thirsty city
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    Why Iran’s capital is running out of water — and why it won’t be the last.

    By Shayna Korol
    The tragedy of Laika, the first animal to orbit the earth
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    Space dogs paved the way for human astronauts. Was it worth it?

    By Shayna Korol
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    The challenge of creating brains in a labThe challenge of creating brains in a lab
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    Lab-grown brains don’t have to inspire horror.

    By Shayna Korol
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    There’s a bigger story in the OpenAI for-profit newsThere’s a bigger story in the OpenAI for-profit news
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    AI can help create bioweapons. So can we use AI to create safeguards?

    By Shayna Korol

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