Medical Technology News

New AI tool predicts genetic mutations that could cause disease

The Guardian - 19-Sep-2023

AlphaMissense is a game-changer in genetic research for human health

NHS still reliant on paper records, despite progress towards electronic systems

The BMJ - 13-Sep-2023

75% of trusts still use paper, hindering patient safety and efficiency

World's first MRI-compatible surgical robot cleared by FDA for breast biopsies

FierceBiotech - 13-Sep-2023

Safer, more accurate breast biopsies made possible with IGAR robot

Actio Biosciences secures $55M to develop drugs using precision medicine

Business Wire - 12-Sep-2023

Lead program targets TRPV4, an ion channel that is involved in several diseases

AI startup Inceptive to use $100M funding for novel medicines

Longevity Technology - 08-Sep-2023

Developing "biological software" for effective and affordable mRNA drug design

New clinical trial to benefit rare cancer patients in Scotland

Independent - 03-Sep-2023

The trial could help to match right treatment to people with rare cancers

Implantable device 'feels' body's needs, releases drugs accordingly

National University of Ireland Galway - NUI Galway - 30-Aug-2023

A new smart implant that could revolutionise the way we treat chronic diseases

Genesis Therapeutics raised $200M in series B for AI-driven drug discovery

Longevity Technology - 22-Aug-2023

Funds to help AI-discovered drugs enter clinical trials and expand its pipeline

New proteins with shapeshifting abilities could transform biotechnology

Singularity Hub - 22-Aug-2023

AI can now design proteins that change shape in response to external stimuli

New AI-powered trousers help paralysed patients walk again

BBC - 15-Aug-2023

NeuroSkin mirrors the impulses sent to a healthy leg and recreates movement in the weakened leg

AI identifies new senolytics that could treat age-related diseases

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 09-Aug-2023

Three natural compounds identified, paving the way for new treatments

LabGenius: a company for automating the discovery of new antibodies

Wired - 09-Aug-2023

Pioneering a new era of medical technology to speed up drug development

Royal Brompton and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals now offer robot-assisted lung biopsies

Independent - 07-Aug-2023

Highly precise shape-sensing technology to help clinicians diagnose & treat lung cancer at early-stage

Breakthrough liquid metal nanoparticles to fight cancer with light and immunity

AZoNano - 07-Aug-2023

Gallium-based particles synthesized to heat with light and help immune system to kill cancer cells

AI spots breast cancer as good as two radiologists

BBC - 02-Aug-2023

Use of AI supported screening can help reduce workloads and patient wait times

Vital Bio raised $48m to market its revolutionary blood testing platform

Longevity Technology - 27-Jul-2023

VitalOne reports 50 lab tests in just 20 minutes and improves accessibility for clinicians & patients

Mechanical nanosurgery, a novel treatment option for glioblastoma

Nano Magazine - 21-Jul-2023

Magnetically guided nanotubes effectively killed cancer cells in mice

New AI-powered robot makes brain surgeries much less invasive

Interesting Engineering - 17-Jul-2023

A flexible robotic system for deep brain surgeries with up to 50% less tissue damage

Causaly raised $60m in Series B to revolutionize biomedical research

Longevity Technology - 17-Jul-2023

AI-powered research platform to accelerate the processes in drug discovery and development

Camena Bioscience raises $10m in series A for DNA synthesis technology

Longevity Technology - 10-Jul-2023

Highly accurate enzyme-based approach to advance the ability to read, write and manipulate DNA

Automating genetics research: A robotic system for handling C. elegans (with video)

Phys.org - 06-Jul-2023

WormPicker takes on time-consuming tasks including inspection, movement between petri dishes and genetic crossing

NHS rolls out new digital health check across England in spring

The Guardian - 28-Jun-2023

To prevent major diseases while making patients’ lives easier & reducing pressure on GP services

AI boosts speed, precision and safety in cancer radiotherapy - available at cost price to the NHS

BBC - 27-Jun-2023

Groundbreaking InnerEye AI, developed by Addenbrooke's Hospital and Microsoft, revolutionises radiotherapy planning

Insilico Medicine begins phase II trials for AI-generated drug candidate in IPF Treatment

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 27-Jun-2023

Could target the treatment of a broader range of fibrotic indications beyond idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Attovia Therapeutics pushing forward the nanobody field with $60 million investment

Longevity Technology - 21-Jun-2023

Plans to leverage exclusive Attobody nanobody platform to develop innovative treatments in immunology and oncology