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BreakthroughBIGStep18 AUG 2026

Anthropic reports Claude autonomously designed de novo protein binders against 14 of 15 targets, with hit rates above typical campaigns

Anthropic · AI Titans
Lab ◀TrialsSome usersEveryone
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BreakthroughBIGLeap16 JUL 2026

Viasat demonstrates first automotive satellite voice call integrated into a BMW vehicle platform

Viasat · The Invisible Net
LabTrials ◀Some usersEveryone
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BreakthroughBIGStep13 JUL 2026

Sana's hypoimmune-modified islet cells show durable function without immunosuppression in a follow-on NEJM publication

Sana Biotechnology · Rewriting Life
LabTrials ◀Some usersEveryone
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