Mmastodon BusinessBusiness first seen 11 h ago, last 4 h ago, peak #1

Basecamp Research raises $140M to map biodiversity with AI

Original: UK-based Basecamp Research raised $140M to map global biodiversity for drug discovery. By training AI on genetic data fr

UK-based Basecamp Research has raised $140 million to map global biodiversity for drug discovery. The company trains AI on genetic data from unexplored organisms to help design new therapies. Commenters note that scaling the work will depend on proving safety in human trials and ensuring fair benefit-sharing with the countries and communities where genetic material originates.

Why now: The large funding round for an AI-driven biotech startup is drawing attention amid current excitement over AI in drug discovery.

Basecamp ResearchUnited Kingdom

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• UK-based Basecamp Research raised $140M to map global biodiversity for drug discovery. By training AI on genetic data from unexplored organisms, they aim to design new therapies. While this scales their work, proving safety in humans and ensuring fair benefit-sharing remain key… · MoveTheNeedle@masto.nu · 7

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/205354