A new way to reason with biology

Issue 36 | August 2025

This month’s stories highlight how scientists across our ecosystem are building what’s next in biomedicine — from a new AI-powered model that helps interpret cell behavior to groundbreaking imaging research. These efforts share one thing in common: collaboration that moves science forward.

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Reasoning With Cells

Last week, we launched rBio, a model that bridges AI reasoning and cellular biology and empowers scientists to ask complex questions about gene interactions in plain language.

Meet the Model

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Our Future in Imaging Comes Into Focus

The Imaging Institute and San Francisco Biohub are coming together to foster collaboration and continue their groundbreaking research.

See Their Collaboration

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What We’re Listening To: New Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures

We recently announced a new partnership with the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) to fund the Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures. The Center will advance on-demand gene-editing cures for children with severe genetic diseases. Our co-founder and co-CEO, Priscilla Chan, sat down with Jennifer Doudna, IGI director, and cardiologist Eric Topol on the “Ground Truths” podcast to discuss the news.

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