"SMART 2.0" Revolutionizing Identification of Natural Compounds
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 February 2020
UC San Diego researchers advanced SMART 2.0, an AI tool that rapidly identifies chemical compounds, cutting analysis from months to seconds. It accelerates drug discovery, toxicology, and natural product research with broad biomedical potential.
Keywords: SMART 2.0, artificial intelligence, drug discovery, UC San Diego, cancer research, antibiotics, machine learning
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at SXSW
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 24 February 2020
Scripps Oceanography joined SXSW 2020 with panels on climate change and religion, microfiber pollution in apparel, and an AMA with climate scientists. The new Climate and Social Action track highlights innovation for a sustainable, equitable future.
Keywords: SXSW 2020, Scripps Oceanography, religion, microfibers, sustainability, social action
Parasitic Worms Have Armies, and Produce More Soldiers When Needed
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 26 February 2020
Researchers found trematode worm colonies inside snails adjust their balance of “soldiers” and “reproductives” based on invasion threats. This reveals how parasite societies allocate resources and serve as models for broader animal social behavior.
Keywords: trematodes, parasites, snails, soldier worms, resource allocation, animal societies, invasion defense
