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Business Wire
27-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio Release a 30 Million Cell Atlas and an Agentic AI Framework for Molecular Data Curation
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio released a 30 million cell atlas spanning over 150 indications, 200 tissue types and 27 measurement technologies curated from public sources. Progress in engineering biology increasingly depends on data-hungry statistical models to reason about emergent properties of living systems that exceed capabilities of unaided human cognition. Millions of single cell transcriptomes are scattered across the Internet but remain unused because of the expensive human labor required to structure and annotate this data for downstream use. At this time, these public datasets in aggregate constitute the largest bank of scRNA-seq in existence and the most diverse source of diseases, tissues and patients. Progress in engineering biology increasingly depends on data-hungry statistical models to reason about emergent properties of living systems that exceed capabilities of unaided human cognition. While purpose-built industrial data generation efforts, like perturbation atlases, offer a path forward, they do not yet sample from enough broad observational data to generalize to many practical translational contexts, especially those addressing indications with small patient populations. Solution providers, like Pythia and Miraomics, use deep knowledge of molecular data curation to structure publicly available studies for large scale bioinformatics and machine learning. Using Latch's white-labeled data infrastructure and data portal, they clean and distribute millions of cells through Latch to their biopharma and biotech customers. 'By collaborating with forward-thinking partners like LatchBio and Miraomics, we can bring our high-quality, expertly curated scientific content to a broader segment of the research community and help accelerate life-saving breakthroughs. This marks the first of many releases where portions of the Pythiomics multi-omics database, known for its depth, precision, and scientific rigor, will be conveniently accessible via the Latch platform,' said Tristan Gill, Co-Founder and CEO at Pythia. 'We are excited to announce this major release of high quality curated data, representing thousands of hours of curation effort, enabling new opportunities for development of novel AI tools and novel insights in basic science, disease progression and drug discovery,' said Eugene Bolotin, Co-Founder and CEO at Miraomics. LatchBio also releases a suite of agentic molecular curation tools that improve per-dataset curation times by around 40x and increase annotation quality and consistency by incorporating information from entire papers and unstructured supplements. This framework can completely automate curation in some cases. A whitepaper detailing its design and function can be found here: 'By partnering with leading solution providers, our ambition is to organize the world's public molecular data for immediate access on a usage basis, for small biotechs, large pharma and frontier AI labs alike,' said Kenny Workman, Co-Founder and CTO at LatchBio.
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio Release a 30 Million Cell Atlas and an Agentic AI Framework for Molecular Data Curation
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 27, 2025-- Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio released a 30 million cell atlas spanning over 150 indications, 200 tissue types and 27 measurement technologies curated from public sources. Millions of single cell transcriptomes are scattered across the Internet but remain unused because of the expensive human labor required to structure and annotate this data for downstream use. At this time, these public datasets in aggregate constitute the largest bank of scRNA-seq in existence and the most diverse source of diseases, tissues and patients. Progress in engineering biology increasingly depends on data-hungry statistical models to reason about emergent properties of living systems that exceed capabilities of unaided human cognition. While purpose-built industrial data generation efforts, like perturbation atlases, offer a path forward, they do not yet sample from enough broad observational data to generalize to many practical translational contexts, especially those addressing indications with small patient populations. Solution providers, like Pythia and Miraomics, use deep knowledge of molecular data curation to structure publicly available studies for large scale bioinformatics and machine learning. Using Latch's white-labeled data infrastructure and data portal, they clean and distribute millions of cells through Latch to their biopharma and biotech customers. 'By collaborating with forward-thinking partners like LatchBio and Miraomics, we can bring our high-quality, expertly curated scientific content to a broader segment of the research community and help accelerate life-saving breakthroughs. This marks the first of many releases where portions of the Pythiomics multi-omics database, known for its depth, precision, and scientific rigor, will be conveniently accessible via the Latch platform,' said Tristan Gill, Co-Founder and CEO at Pythia. 'We are excited to announce this major release of high quality curated data, representing thousands of hours of curation effort, enabling new opportunities for development of novel AI tools and novel insights in basic science, disease progression and drug discovery,' said Eugene Bolotin, Co-Founder and CEO at Miraomics. LatchBio also releases a suite of agentic molecular curation tools that improve per-dataset curation times by around 40x and increase annotation quality and consistency by incorporating information from entire papers and unstructured supplements. This framework can completely automate curation in some cases. A whitepaper detailing its design and function can be found here: . 'By partnering with leading solution providers, our ambition is to organize the world's public molecular data for immediate access on a usage basis, for small biotechs, large pharma and frontier AI labs alike,' said Kenny Workman, Co-Founder and CTO at LatchBio. View source version on Kenny Workman |[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY HEALTH TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY OTHER HEALTH INTERNET HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: LatchBio Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/27/2025 09:40 AM/DISC: 06/27/2025 09:40 AM
Business Wire
27-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio Release a 30 Million Cell Atlas and an Agentric AI Framework for Molecular Data Curation
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miraomics, Pythia Biosciences and LatchBio released a 30 million cell atlas spanning over 150 indications, 200 tissue types and 27 measurement technologies curated from public sources. Progress in engineering biology increasingly depends on data-hungry statistical models to reason about emergent properties of living systems that exceed capabilities of unaided human cognition. Millions of single cell transcriptomes are scattered across the Internet but remain unused because of the expensive human labor required to structure and annotate this data for downstream use. At this time, these public datasets in aggregate constitute the largest bank of scRNA-seq in existence and the most diverse source of diseases, tissues and patients. Progress in engineering biology increasingly depends on data-hungry statistical models to reason about emergent properties of living systems that exceed capabilities of unaided human cognition. While purpose-built industrial data generation efforts, like perturbation atlases, offer a path forward, they do not yet sample from enough broad observational data to generalize to many practical translational contexts, especially those addressing indications with small patient populations. Solution providers, like Pythia and Miraomics, use deep knowledge of molecular data curation to structure publicly available studies for large scale bioinformatics and machine learning. Using Latch's white-labeled data infrastructure and data portal, they clean and distribute millions of cells through Latch to their biopharma and biotech customers. 'By collaborating with forward-thinking partners like LatchBio and Miraomics, we can bring our high-quality, expertly curated scientific content to a broader segment of the research community and help accelerate life-saving breakthroughs. This marks the first of many releases where portions of the Pythiomics multi-omics database, known for its depth, precision, and scientific rigor, will be conveniently accessible via the Latch platform,' said Tristan Gill, Co-Founder and CEO at Pythia. 'We are excited to announce this major release of high quality curated data, representing thousands of hours of curation effort, enabling new opportunities for development of novel AI tools and novel insights in basic science, disease progression and drug discovery,' said Eugene Bolotin, Co-Founder and CEO at Miraomics. LatchBio also releases a suite of agentric molecular curation tools that improve per-dataset curation times by around 40x and increase annotation quality and consistency by incorporating information from entire papers and unstructured supplements. This framework can completely automate curation in some cases. A whitepaper detailing its design and function can be found here: 'By partnering with leading solution providers, our ambition is to organize the world's public molecular data for immediate access on a usage basis, for small biotechs, large pharma and frontier AI labs alike,' said Kenny Workman, Co-Founder and CTO at LatchBio.
Scoop
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
NZ's Public Sporting Infrastructure At Risk As Local Govt Eyes Green Spaces
Senior figures in New Zealand sport are calling for greater protection of the country's urban sporting infrastructure, as Auckland Council considers converting the nation's most-used golf course into a stormwater reservoir. Thousands of local residents who oppose the plan say the Council's proposal would require significant regulatory approvals and lengthy Environmental Court hearings, taking years to implement. They argue that an alternative dry-basin flood management design, developed by an international golf course architect, would not require resource consent and could be delivered much earlier, preserving the full 18-hole course as a regional asset. Golf NZ CEO Jeff Latch is concerned with the Council's proposal and says the threat to the Takapuna course is emblematic of a wider crisis facing recreational land supply throughout the country. 'Right now there is a chronic shortage of outdoor sporting space in urban centres. Currently, golf is the most played sport in New Zealand with over half a million Kiwis playing each year, including an estimated one in every ten Aucklanders. Latch says numbers are up 50% in the past five years and junior participation in the sport has increased by 25% in the past 12 months alone. 'Takapuna is one of the few remaining public 18-hole courses in Auckland, and it plays a vital role in providing affordable, accessible sport for a fast-growing and diverse population. I do worry that counsellors aren't aware of just how big a sport golf is now. 'We haven't built a new public golf course in Auckland for decades. So to consider taking one away and the busiest one at that makes absolutely no sense. The course is an essential piece of infrastructure in a part of Auckland where recreational spaces are already under pressure.' 'Public courses like Takapuna are critical for growing the game; they are entry points for juniors, up and coming amateurs, retirees and casual players alike. The perception that golf is an elite sport is outdated. Courses like Takapuna prove it's a game for everyone. This isn't just about golf, it's about urban green space, health, inclusion and making sure we don't strip away the few public facilities we have left. We don't get the chance to create new public golf courses in cities anymore and if we start removing the ones we have, the future of accessible sport in our cities is in real trouble.' Mike Bishop, CEO of Harbour Sport says Takapuna Golf is a 'jewel' in the sport and recreation crown for the North Shore and the area needs more of these facilities not fewer. 'Once you pave over these spaces, they're gone for good and with the North Shore's rapid population growth we simply can't afford a mistake like this. 'This is a public course with reasonable fees that anyone can book. During weekends and evenings, you'll see people walking the course just for exercise, it's a public asset with significant community value and we cannot lose it. 'This is not just a golf course but a vital recreational area for the local community. During COVID this space was a lifeline for physical activity. It's a green area used by thousands every month,' says Bishop. In addition to the loss of recreational space, local property experts estimate the closure could also wipe millions from surrounding real estate values and significantly reduce future Council rates revenue. 'I was there at the meeting when Takapuna Golf presented an alternative design developed by experts that meets flood protection goals and preserves the course for the community. It will not only address the flood dissipation issue but will retain the golf course in a slightly altered fashion and ensure that key neighbouring public facilities such as Eventfinda Stadium will not be compromised as happened in the floods of 2023. 'The situation requires a commonsense approach that will achieve what Auckland Council requires and ensure that there remains a proactive long-term approach to recreation, sport and community health infrastructure,' he says. Latch says the macroeconomic benefits golf provides to the country should not be underestimated. 'Golf is thriving in New Zealand, not just in the traditional 18-hole format, but across a growing number of variants. 'We're seeing incredible performances from our elite players on the world stage, a surge in amateur success internationally, and rapid growth in areas like simulator golf and golf-based gaming, this is all feeding into a groundswell of momentum for the sport. 'Golf tourists are among the highest-yielding visitors to New Zealand, particularly those from the United States. They spend more here than almost any other type of traveller. 'There's a real opportunity to attract more of these high-value visitors, especially if Auckland's courses work together to market the region as a golf destination. Queenstown has done a really great job of that, they've built a compelling international golf tourism offering and Auckland could be doing the same. 'Tourism NZ figures show overseas visitors who are golfers, particularly from North America and Australia, typically play five to seven rounds per trip and spend generously across accommodation, hospitality and retail; that's a major economic opportunity we can't ignore. 'Golf is unique in that it is a sport that can be played throughout your entire life. The strongest level of growth is coming from kids under the age of 18, which is incredibly exciting for the future of the sport. 'Local government has a key role to play in looking at this holistically and ensuring we can continue to capitalise on these opportunities,' he says.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ZD Jasper Selects Brilliant Smart Home System as a Standard Amenity for New VITA Condominium Development
SAN MATEO, Calif., June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZD Jasper, a leading New York based developer specializing in mixed-use residential buildings, chose Brilliant Smart Home System as the standard for its new 121 unit VITA development in the Hudson Yards area of New York City. Designed to align with the demands of modern living and sustainability, VITA is a fully electric property redefining energy efficiency in urban development. In 2022, it received the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Award for its low carbon design that prioritizes the well-being of residents. To fully realize this vision of sustainable, connected living, ZD Jasper has integrated Brilliant into the units—bringing residents seamless smart home control over lighting, climate, and energy-saving features, all through one intuitive system. A Perfect Blend of Smart Technology and City Living Recognizing the value of cutting-edge technology, ZD Jasper began incorporating smart tech solutions into their developments over five years ago to enhance buyer appeal. After evaluating numerous systems, Brilliant emerged as the clear choice given its sleek design, seamless integration across devices, and user-friendly functionality. "Based on positive feedback from prospective buyers, homeowners and our sales team, we brought the Brilliant Smart Home System into VITA," says Susan Wu, Chief Operations Officer at ZD Jasper. "It aligns perfectly with our values of connected and healthy living." The VITA development will feature the Brilliant Smart Home System alongside Latch Smart Locks, TOTO Automatic toilets, Wi-Fi enabled Gaggenau appliances, and Hunter Douglas motorized shades, creating an all-encompassing technology-forward living experience tailored to urban professionals. Innovative Tech for Modern Homeowners VITA is designed to meet the lifestyle of tech-savvy young professionals, many of whom work in leading tech companies nearby. Here's how Brilliant elevates their living experience: Low-Carbon Lifestyle: Automated climate and lighting controls optimize energy use, keeping bills low while reducing the carbon footprint. Peace of Mind: Supports integrations with smart doorbells which homeowners can add to enhance secure and convenient unit access. Personalized Comfort: Creating Brilliant's automated scenes, residents can effortlessly match their living spaces to daily routines. Whether it's "Morning Mode" to open blinds and adjust the thermostat or "Relax Mode" to dim the lights and play music, every home is uniquely attuned to its owner. About Brilliant NextGen Since 2016, Brilliant's technology has been critical to accelerating the mainstream adoption of smart home living with affordable and user-friendly home control and automation systems. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Brilliant designs and manufactures award-winning smart touchscreen control panels, smart dimmer switches, smart plugs and multifamily platform software. Brilliant is trusted by hundreds of builders, developers, and property managers across the U.S. and Canada as a standard feature of their homes and apartments, providing homeowners and renters with a compelling unified technology experience in their homes. Learn more about for more details. View source version on Contacts Head of MarketingBrilliant NextGenerin@
