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New technology maps molecules within single cells to uncover disease mechanisms

Tissues consist of a heterogenous mixture of different cell types, complicating our understanding of their biological functions and studies of disease.

14 May 2025

New app connects dentists to patients' medical histories

Most dental offices are independent practices and often don't have access to a patient's medical history. For providing dental care, it is critical that dentists have up-to-date medical and medication histories of their patients to reduce risk during procedures and ensure the success of the treatment.

14 May 2025

Cardiac MRI could help detect lamin heart disease

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the heart could help to detect a life-threatening heart disease and enable clinicians to better predict which patients are most at risk, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

14 May 2025

New device offers real time breastfeeding data for parents and clinicians

While breastfeeding has many benefits for a mother and her baby, it has one major drawback: It's incredibly difficult to know how much milk the baby is consuming.

14 May 2025

Cubic successfully showcased complete industry sensing solutions at SENSOR+TEST exhibition

Cubic has successfully exhibited its latest innovations at SENSOR+TEST 2025 international trade fair, showcasing how its smart technologies and sensing solutions empower the six key application fields, including oil & gas, semiconductor manufacturing, medical & healthcare, automotive electronics, HVAC & refrigeration, and heating boiler & furnace.

From Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co. Ltd 14 May 2025

WayBetter’s QuitBet app wins digital health award at Society of Behavioral Medicine conference

Erika Bloom, Ph.D., Director of Product and Research at WayBetter, won the Digital Health Tech Madness Champion Award at the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s (SBM) 46th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, CA, USA, for her work on QuitBet, a groundbreaking app designed to support cigarette smoking cessation.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 14 May 2025

X-ray dose rate found to influence bacterial sterilization efficiency

Radiation sterilization technology destroys the DNA and cellular structures of bacteria and microorganisms using electromagnetic waves with far higher energy than ultraviolet radiation.

13 May 2025

DiffInvex identifies key genes driving chemotherapy resistance

Just as species adapt over generations, our body's cells accumulate DNA changes throughout life. Most are harmless, yet a few "driver" mutations give a cell a competitive edge and can spark cancer.

13 May 2025

Radiomics reveals breast texture patterns associated with cancer risk

In one of the larger studies of its kind, researchers have identified six breast texture patterns that may be associated with increased cancer risk, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

13 May 2025

New AI approach helps detect silent atrial fibrillation in stroke victims

Detecting atrial fibrillation (AF) from brain scans using AI could support future stroke care, according to a recent study published in the Karger journal Cerebrovascular Diseases.

13 May 2025

AI tool enhances detection of tiny breast cancer signs in mammograms

Each year, millions of women undergo mammography to screen for breast cancer, yet tiny calcium specks—known as microcalcifications—often evade detection or are misread, leading to delayed diagnoses or unnecessary biopsies.

13 May 2025

New light-based 3D printing technique advances tissue engineering

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a technique that could help advance treatments in tissue engineering.

13 May 2025

Large language models help predict epileptogenic zones for surgery

Epilepsy, one of the most common neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures, affects over 70 million people worldwide.

12 May 2025

Hearing aids may help older adults combat social isolation

Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows.

12 May 2025

Boccia XR shows potential as rehabilitation tool for older adults

Boccia's appeal and rising popularity comes from its showcase as a Paralympic sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

12 May 2025

Trilobio raises $8M to deliver whole lab automation for biologists

Trilobio, the Company building the fully automated robotic lab-in-a-box for biologists, today announced it has raised $8 million USD Seed investment. The oversubscribed round was led by Initialized Capital, including participation from Argon Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital.

From Trilobio 12 May 2025

Major mass photometry milestone achieved by Refeyn with 500th installation globally

Refeyn, the company behind pioneering mass photometry technology, has announced the installation of the 500th system based on its novel single-particle bioanalytical technology - notably, within just seven years of its spin out from Oxford University in 2018.

From Refeyn 12 May 2025

Multimodal AI system improves lung cancer screening accuracy

Lung cancer is one of the most challenging diseases, making early diagnosis crucial for effective treatment.

11 May 2025

Machine learning model guides smarter gene selection in newborn screening

More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care.

10 May 2025

Virtual nurse shows promise in promoting vaccinations

Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health while some question their validity.

10 May 2025