Briefing Chat: The Bunsen burner myth that turns out to be just hot air

September 11
15 mins

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Nature staff discuss an AI tool that can assess the impact of nine billion mutations — plus, how the Bunsen burner’s reputation for sterilization may be based on tradition alone.


00:21 Deepmind’s new tool helps scientists find the impact of mutations

Nature: DeepMind’s new genome ‘atlas’ charts effects of all nine billion human gene mutations


07:10 Bacteria can still contaminate plates near to active Bunsen burners

Nature: Bunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames out


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