There are countless CRISPR-like sequences hidden in genomes of many organisms (eg @Basecamp_Res). Well-known. Vast majority not interesting.…

There are countless CRISPR-like sequences hidden in genomes of many organisms (eg @Basecamp_Res). Well-known. Vast majority not interesting. This isn’t a noteworthy discovery. The hype level leads me to question how serious @AnthropicAI is about its biotech effort (I really hope it’s more than a PR stunt). Today we announced the Claude-led discovery of a molecular machine that we suspect could represent a new gene editing mechanism. Its precise function, biotechnological utility (if any), or level of significance is not yet clear, but at minimum it is work I would have been proud t…

Source: Gary Marcus (X) | 2026-09-23