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The article discusses the concept of basal cognition, which suggests that intelligence and cognitive abilities can exist in organisms without brains. It explores the research of Michael Levin, a biologist at Tufts University, who has been studying the role of bioelectricity in cellular communication and coordination. Levin's experiments with planaria worms and African clawed frogs have shown that changes in voltage can affect cell behavior and development, including regeneration and body shape control. The article challenges the idea that true cognition is exclusive to humans and suggests that intelligence may be more widespread in the natural world. This research has potential implications for understanding the evolution of cognition and could have applications in cancer therapy, organ regeneration, and artificial intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses about the development of artificial proteins for COVID vaccine and revolutionizing biology. Topics of discussion includes the research conducted by Lexis Walls at the University of Washington, for developing proteins that were not derived from components found in nature but consists of artificial microscopic proteins drawn up on a computer, and their creation marked the beginning of an extraordinary ability to treat diseases.

The article discusses research on the creation of cells that are invulnerable to viruses. Topics include the recoding of DNA in relation to transfer RNAs (tRNAs), the work of a team led by biologist Nili Ostrov in developing the bacterium rE.coli-57, and the possible uses of the bacterium's viral immunity in drug development. The work of geneticist George Church is noted.

The article discusses research suggesting that marshes can successfully protect shorelines better than seawalls. It covers efforts by scientists to rebuild wetlands customized to individual shorelines as well as government and disaster planners considering living shorelines as a more cost effective conservation method.

The article discusses a research project at the company Ginkgo Bioworks which recreated the DNA sequences associated with scent from an extinct Hawaiian tree, the mountain hibiscus or Hibiscadelphus wilderianus.