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 This week I researched the use of AI databases and its use on folding proteins. Animo acids chains consist of proteins and this database can predict and replicate these folds to create partnering chains. This is a major milestone in the AI AND biology world as it is called a "grand challenge" in the biology world. This was interesting to me because in my current biology class, we are learning about the process of folding proteins.  https://marist.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01MARIST_INST/5302rv/cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_8567224 

 This week I researched is genomics. This is where we use technology to examine your DNA and use it to improve your health and gain a better understanding about what will help you fight sickness and diseases. They study the structure of your DNA and use DNA mapping to draw conclusions.  https://www.simplilearn.com/top-technology-trends-and-jobs-article 

 This weeks technology advancement is an abortion pill. Healthcare providers are teaming with tele-health to create a pill that can be taken at home to carry out an abortion. This pill will be prescribed, and only given to those in need. This is very surprising to me. I feel like this could be very bad for the mothers health, and there are many unclear potential side effects.  https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/09/1066394/10-breakthrough-technologies-2023/#abortion-pills-via-telemedecine 

 This week I researched Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.   VR immerses the user in an environment while AR enhances their environment. This technology has been used for gaming, but recently it has been used for training within the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard.  https://www.simplilearn.com/top-technology-trends-and-jobs-article

  A new technology advancement i researched was 4D printing. 4D printing is when a 3D printed object transforms itself into another structure through a form of energy. The article states "   4D Printing technology uses programmable and advanced materials that perform a different functionality by adding hot water, light or heat" (Sculpteo). This is fascinating to me that a printed object has the ability to change under a given temperature.  https://www.sculpteo.com/en/3d-learning-hub/best-articles-about-3d-printing/4d-printing-technology/

 Self-supervised learning is the new technology i researched. This uses an automated approach to annotating and labeling data. This will have a significant impact on the current market and their products. Machinery will become ore advanced and work faster and smoother which will grow the market.  The link i found this on was following: https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/4-emerging-technologies-you-need-to-know-about