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New tool simplifies genomic research and boosts medical breakthroughs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist and collaborators have developed a much-needed new tool to increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health.

16 Apr 2025

ChatGPT-4 passes UK medical licensing exam but falters in real-world clinical decision-making, study reveals

ChatGPT-4 was tested on the UK Medical Licensing Assessment and achieved accuracy above most medical students on structured, multiple-choice questions, but struggled more with open-ended, multi-step, and management scenarios. The study highlights both the promise and limitations of AI in real-world medical decision-making and education.

16 Apr 2025

UC researchers receive $200,000 grant to design user-friendly exoskeleton for spinal cord injury patients

For people with spinal cord injuries/diseases (SCI/D), performing daily tasks can be a challenge due to an impaired ability to grasp and manipulate objects with their hands.

16 Apr 2025

Empa scientists create innovative hydrogel for simulating the human skin

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging.

16 Apr 2025

Atelerix signs exclusive agreement with MineBio to establish distribution channel for non-cryogenic cell preservation solutions in China

Atelerix, a biotech company revolutionizing cell preservation and biological transport with its pioneering hydrogel encapsulation technology, today announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with MineBio, a leading Chinese supply chain and logistics organization

From Atelerix Ltd 16 Apr 2025

Nuclera expands eProtein Discovery capabilities to enable membrane protein production

Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating protein expression and optimization through its benchtop eProtein Discovery™ system, today announced the addition of a new membrane protein workflow to its system.

From Nuclera 16 Apr 2025

Digital technology use linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use and an increased risk of dementia?

15 Apr 2025

AI tool maps misfolded proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

A novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool has revealed how disease-linked proteins misfold into harmful structures, a key advance in understanding neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

15 Apr 2025

Study reveals CT scan overuse could account for 1 in 20 new US cancers

A new study projects that CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause around 103,000 future cancers, potentially accounting for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses. Researchers highlight that while individual risks are small, the population impact of unnecessary or high-dose CT imaging is significant.

15 Apr 2025

Multiple myeloma care improved using innovative optical genome mapping

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of the innovative optical genome mapping (OGM) technique for the diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic management of multiple myeloma.

15 Apr 2025

UVA scientist secures funding to use sound waves for breast cancer therapy

University of Virginia researcher Natasha D. Sheybani, PhD, has received $5.5 million from the federal Department of Defense to support her cutting-edge efforts to use focused sound waves to improve our immune system's ability to battle breast cancer.

15 Apr 2025

Digital lifestyle program cuts diabetes risk by 46% in prediabetics, study of 130k+ adults reveals

A large study of 133,764 adults found that a voluntary digital lifestyle program reduced 10-year diabetes risk by 45.6% in prediabetics and doubled remission rates in diabetics, with significant improvements in triglycerides, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers like hs-CRP.

14 Apr 2025

AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts in diagnosing tuberculosis

A pioneering study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has demonstrated that an AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts by 9% in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

14 Apr 2025

Psychologists explore ethical issues associated with human-AI relationships

It's becoming increasingly commonplace for people to develop intimate, long-term relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

11 Apr 2025

UVA researcher wins major grant to revolutionize breast cancer treatment

A promising approach to achieve safer, more effective, and more precise breast cancer treatment has earned a University of Virginia researcher a new $5.5 million grant.

11 Apr 2025

AI tool simulates heart scarring to personalize atrial fibrillation treatment

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients.

11 Apr 2025

Decoding the enzymatic breakdown of alginates for green biotechnology

Every year, thousands of tonnes of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer composed of sugars that has high density and strength, offering potential biotechnological applications.

11 Apr 2025

Bacteria engineered for remote sensing through color signatures

Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however, these signals can only be detected by looking at the cells under a microscope or similarly sensitive lab equipment, making them impractical for large-scale use.

11 Apr 2025

HPV vaccine uptake rises with help from AI chatbot

The first trial of an AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered chatbot designed to inform parents about the HPV vaccine has shown that it increases vaccine uptake and engagement with health professionals.

11 Apr 2025

Virtual reality haptic simulators boost skills and reduce stress in dental training

The use of virtual reality haptic simulators can enhance skill acquisition and reduce stress among dental students during preclinical endodontic training, according to a new study published in the International Endodontic Journal.

11 Apr 2025

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New tool simplifies genomic research and boosts medical breakthroughs

ChatGPT-4 passes UK medical licensing exam but falters in real-world clinical decision-making, study reveals

UC researchers receive $200,000 grant to design user-friendly exoskeleton for spinal cord injury patients

Empa scientists create innovative hydrogel for simulating the human skin

Atelerix signs exclusive agreement with MineBio to establish distribution channel for non-cryogenic cell preservation solutions in China

Nuclera expands eProtein Discovery capabilities to enable membrane protein production

Digital technology use linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

AI tool maps misfolded proteins linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Study reveals CT scan overuse could account for 1 in 20 new US cancers

Multiple myeloma care improved using innovative optical genome mapping

UVA scientist secures funding to use sound waves for breast cancer therapy

Digital lifestyle program cuts diabetes risk by 46% in prediabetics, study of 130k+ adults reveals

AI-powered lung ultrasound outperforms human experts in diagnosing tuberculosis

Psychologists explore ethical issues associated with human-AI relationships

UVA researcher wins major grant to revolutionize breast cancer treatment

AI tool simulates heart scarring to personalize atrial fibrillation treatment

Decoding the enzymatic breakdown of alginates for green biotechnology

Bacteria engineered for remote sensing through color signatures

HPV vaccine uptake rises with help from AI chatbot

Virtual reality haptic simulators boost skills and reduce stress in dental training

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