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AI automates sister chromatid exchange counting, improving diagnosis of Bloom syndrome

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a suite of algorithms to automate the counting of sister chromatid exchanges (SCE) in chromosomes under the microscope.

10 Jan 2026

Ultrasound-responsive nanocatchers enable precise in-situ tumor antigen capture

Professor Zhaohui Tang and Associate Professor Zhilin Liu from the team of Professor Xuesi Chen at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed ultrasound-responsive in-situ antigen nanocatchers (S-nanocatchers), achieving precise spatiotemporal capture of tumor antigens and controllable acquisition of in-situ vaccines.

9 Jan 2026

SPINECRAFT: Engineering a 4D human spinal cord for disease research

Zaida Álvarez Pinto, Principal Investigator at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), has been awarded an ERC Consolidator Grant, one of the most prestigious and competitive sources of funding in the European Union.

9 Jan 2026

Pancreatic organoid study reveals key factors shaping complex lumen formation

Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery networks.

9 Jan 2026

Aptamer-based biosensors could transform viral detection

Rapid and reliable virus detection is one of the most critical tools for controlling outbreaks, from seasonal influenza to global pandemics like COVID-19.

9 Jan 2026

Real-time smartphone monitoring improves evaluation of insomnia treatment effectiveness

About one in nine adults suffer from chronic insomnia and its residual effects like drowsiness, cognitive issues, and irritability as well as increased health risks like diabetes and heart risks if left untreated.

8 Jan 2026

Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy

Researchers at TU Graz have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive uranyl acetate in the analysis of biological samples.

8 Jan 2026

UBC researchers crack code to grow helper t cells from stem cells

For the first time, researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated how to reliably produce an important type of human immune cell-known as helper T cells-from stem cells in a controlled laboratory setting.

8 Jan 2026

Biodegradable pill improves medication adherence monitoring

In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed.

8 Jan 2026

Sub-lethal water disinfection can unintentionally boost the spread of antibiotic resistance

The study reveals that environmental stressors do not merely kill bacteria; they can also prime surviving cells to take up resistance genes more efficiently, raising concerns about how antibiotic-resistant bacteria may spread in aquatic environments.

8 Jan 2026

AI trained on sleep data predicts future disease and mortality years in advance

The SleepFM model reveals how sleep analysis can predict disease risk, offering insights into sleep's role as a vital health indicator for early intervention.

8 Jan 2026

Flexible ultrasonic sensor offers accurate, cuff-free blood pressure readings

A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless non-invasive blood pressure monitoring by using ultrasonic to track real-time changes in vascular diameter-without the need for a traditional cuff. The technology is expected to serve as a core component in future wearable healthcare devices and smart medical monitoring platforms.

8 Jan 2026

Advanced AI provides accurate guidance for prostate cancer patients

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed and evaluated MedEduChat, an electronic health record (EHR) that works with a large language model to provide accurate, patient-specific prostate cancer education.

7 Jan 2026

Aston University and PFE Medical partner to create biodegradable gloves from food waste

Aston University and Midlands-based company PFE Medical are teaming up to create biodegradable gloves made from food waste for use in the NHS.

7 Jan 2026

CRISPR Cas12a3: A precise tool to halt viral protein production

Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most known CRISPR systems target invading pathogens' DNA and chop it up to disable and modify genes, heading off infections at the (cellular) pass.

7 Jan 2026

Novel approach uncovers possible drugs based on specific cellular targets for treating glioblastoma

Researchers have developed a new computational approach that uncovers possible drugs for specific cellular targets for treating glioblastoma, a lethal brain tumor.

7 Jan 2026

MD Anderson and SOPHiA GENETICS join forces to accelerate data-driven cancer care

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and SOPHiA GENETICS today announced a strategic collaboration that unites SOPHiA GENETICS' AI-powered analytics with MD Anderson's clinical and scientific expertise to accelerate data-driven cancer care through new tools that can accurately analyze, interpret and translate diagnostic results into clinical practice.

7 Jan 2026

Web-app helps children with epilepsy to fall asleep earlier

An evidence-based web-app helped children with epilepsy to fall asleep on average 16.5 minutes earlier.

7 Jan 2026

Finger-prick blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease biology

Finger-prick dried blood sampling can accurately measure key Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, including p-tau217, GFAP, and NfL, showing strong concordance with venous plasma and meaningful associations with CSF pathology. While analytical limitations remain, this minimally invasive approach shows promise as a scalable research and screening tool within biomarker-based diagnostic pathways.

6 Jan 2026

AI-designed molecular sensors could enable early detection of cancer

Detecting cancer in the earliest stages could dramatically reduce cancer deaths because cancers are usually easier to treat when caught early.

6 Jan 2026

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Device / Technology News

AI automates sister chromatid exchange counting, improving diagnosis of Bloom syndrome

Ultrasound-responsive nanocatchers enable precise in-situ tumor antigen capture

SPINECRAFT: Engineering a 4D human spinal cord for disease research

Pancreatic organoid study reveals key factors shaping complex lumen formation

Aptamer-based biosensors could transform viral detection

Real-time smartphone monitoring improves evaluation of insomnia treatment effectiveness

Coffee-based staining offers eco-friendly solution for electron microscopy

UBC researchers crack code to grow helper t cells from stem cells

Biodegradable pill improves medication adherence monitoring

Sub-lethal water disinfection can unintentionally boost the spread of antibiotic resistance

AI trained on sleep data predicts future disease and mortality years in advance

Flexible ultrasonic sensor offers accurate, cuff-free blood pressure readings

Advanced AI provides accurate guidance for prostate cancer patients

Aston University and PFE Medical partner to create biodegradable gloves from food waste

CRISPR Cas12a3: A precise tool to halt viral protein production

Novel approach uncovers possible drugs based on specific cellular targets for treating glioblastoma

MD Anderson and SOPHiA GENETICS join forces to accelerate data-driven cancer care

Web-app helps children with epilepsy to fall asleep earlier

Finger-prick blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease biology

AI-designed molecular sensors could enable early detection of cancer

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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