Public Health
The Biden administration announces a new Global Health Security Strategy to help 50 countries, primarily in Africa and Asia, identify and respond to infectious diseases. The strategy aims to prevent pandemics like the COVID-19 outbreak that halted everyday life worldwide in 2020.
Investment
Qureight, a Cambridge-based health tech startup, has raised £6.8 million to develop its AI-powered platform for collating and structuring complex medical data for analysis. The platform aims to accelerate drug discovery and extend the lives of patients with lung and heart diseases.
Investment
HealthSage secured €3 million in Seed funding to enhance and scale its open generative AI platform. This platform transforms unstructured medical notes into clear, actionable information, reducing administrative burdens for healthcare professionals and empowering patients.
Investment
Kontakt.io, a leading provider of Inpatient Journey Analytics, has raised $47.5 million led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management to support the company's growth and expansion of its AI solutions for optimising hospital operations and resources.
Investment
Somite, a venture-backed company aiming to become the OpenAI of stem cell biology, has raised $5.3M in pre-seed funding to develop AI foundation models for producing human tissue at scale, potentially curing various diseases involving cell deficiencies.
Research
New research reveals that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on the lungs of individuals successfully treated for the disease, with TB survivors having smaller lungs, narrower airways, and slower airflow compared to healthy controls.
Research
Researchers discovered that the small heat shock protein Btn2 is SUMOylated under DNA damage conditions in yeast, which regulates the solubility and clearance of nuclear protein inclusions called INQ that form during genotoxic stress.
Cardiovascular
Researchers at the ISHLT Annual Meeting in Prague highlight the potential of artificial intelligence to improve heart transplantation outcomes by providing physicians with unprecedented insights into complex risk factors and patient-donor matching.
Research
Nagoya University researchers have discovered that aldehydes, byproducts of alcohol, pollution, and smoke, are associated with premature ageing and DNA damage. This discovery offers insights into ageing and health.
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Chinese researchers discovered that mouse embryos can pause development when nutrients are scarce and resume once conditions improve. This phenomenon, called embryonic diapause, is triggered by a drop in protein and carbohydrate levels.
A UK study found that exposure to cola before age 2 was associated with higher fat mass and BMI at age 24. In contrast, early exposure to apple juice was linked to lower adult adiposity in females. The choice of drink was part of a broader dietary pattern influenced by socioeconomic factors.
NUS researchers discovered that methylglyoxal, a chemical linked to diabetes and poor diet, can cause DNA damage and heighten cancer risk. The study revises a longstanding theory and offers insights into cancer prevention strategies.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a third case of measles this year in an unvaccinated person who travelled internationally with a group of students. Health officials are working to raise awareness about the preventable disease and keep the numbers down.
Nanotechnology is being explored to enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic impact. This review systematically presents information on liposomes, nanoemulsions, polymeric micelles, dendrimers, and lipid and polymeric nanoparticles improving curcumin's properties.
Scientists discovered a lipid, BMP, that accumulates in tissues with age. Exercise can reduce BMP levels, potentially reversing this sign of ageing. The findings offer insights into the molecular processes of ageing and highlight the importance of physical activity.
New York City health officials report a significant increase in human leptospirosis cases, a disease caused by exposure to rat urine, with 24 diagnoses in 2023 and six more in 2024, raising concerns about the city's growing rat population and the potential health risks.
New research reveals a significant increase in tubal ligation and vasectomy procedures among adults aged 18-30 following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, which ended the constitutional right to abortion.
Biolinq, led by Alpha Wave Ventures, raises $58M to advance its wearable biosensor platform through a pivotal trial for metabolic health monitoring. The platform combines glucose information with activity levels in a single device.
In a large study, Freenome's blood-based colorectal cancer screening test demonstrates 79.2% sensitivity for CRC detection. However, its 12.5% sensitivity for precancerous adenomas falls short of stool-based tests like Cologuard.
Drug shortages in the U.S. have risen to an all-time high, affecting lifesaving injections, diabetes medications, and popular drugs like Ozempic, forcing patients to hunt for alternatives or face treatment disruptions.
Binx Health raises $65M in Series F financing to drive the growth of its FDA-cleared, CLIA-waived Binx io platform. This platform provides point-of-care molecular testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, delivering results in about 30 minutes.
