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New microscope system reveals molecular activity deep in the brain tissue

Both for research and medical purposes, researchers have spent decades pushing the limits of microscopy to produce ever deeper and sharper images of brain activity, not only in the cortex but also in regions underneath such as the hippocampus.

7 Aug 2025

Deep learning model predicts adverse drug reactions from chemical structure

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of hospital admissions and treatment discontinuation worldwide. Conventional approaches often fail to detect rare or delayed effects of medicinal products.

7 Aug 2025

AI technology advances early detection of glioblastoma progression

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists are tapping the power of artificial intelligence to enhance and accelerate treatment for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain cancer.

7 Aug 2025

New pH-responsive nanomaterials enhance precision drug delivery to tumors

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and despite advancements in diagnosis and treatment, it continues to impose a significant health burden globally.

7 Aug 2025

Breakthrough in nanoparticle technology could expand access to biologic medicines

In a discovery that could broaden access to next-generation biologic medicines and vaccines, researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have engineered polymer-based nanoparticles that form with a simple temperature shift-no harsh chemicals, no specialized equipment, and no processing needed.

7 Aug 2025

Children show delayed exposure to respiratory viruses after COVID restrictions

COVID-19 prevention methods such as masking and social distancing also suppressed the circulation of common respiratory diseases, leaving young children lacking immunity to pathogens they otherwise would have been exposed to, a new multi-center clinical research study reveals.

6 Aug 2025

AI and extended reality successfully train surgical trainees without instructors

Mount Sinai researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of teaching surgical trainees a difficult procedure using artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and an extended-reality headset without the presence of an instructor.

6 Aug 2025

Innovative implant material combines bone regeneration and infection control

A research team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University has resulted in a significant advancement in the field of orthopedic implant materials.

6 Aug 2025

AI and human feedback together improve neurosurgical training

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful new tool in training and education, including in the field of neurosurgery.

6 Aug 2025

AI app Ovum gives Australian women the power to advocate for their own health

Ovum is an Australian-first AI-powered app designed to empower women to track symptoms, gain personalised health insights, and advocate for better healthcare outcomes. Developed with clinical trials and user feedback, Ovum aims to address the longstanding dismissal of women’s health concerns by the medical system.

6 Aug 2025

Better technology access reduces healthcare gaps for African Americans

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have found that better access to technology can go a long way toward achieving equity in healthcare for African Americans in the United States.

6 Aug 2025

Wearable devices could predict cardiovascular disease risk

Wearable health technology tracks more than just your steps these days.

6 Aug 2025

NHS Active 10 app leads to lasting increases in brisk walking

Users of the NHS Active 10 app, designed to encourage people to become more active, immediately increased their amount of brisk and non-brisk walking upon using the app, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge.

6 Aug 2025

Advanced imaging technique revolutionizes early detection of esophageal cancer

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and the Medical University of Vienna have developed an advanced imaging technique called "O2E" that allows clinics to detect cancerous lesions in the esophagus with unprecedented precision.

6 Aug 2025

Smart wound patch detects healing progress and infection risk

RMIT's Bluetooth-enabled flexible sensor patch monitors wound healing, detecting biomarkers and vital signs without dressing removal for improved patient care.

6 Aug 2025

Experts call for action against weaponization of healthcare

The deliberate destruction of health services and systems as an act of war should be termed 'healthocide' and medical practitioners should call out and stand firm against this weaponization of healthcare, insists a thought-provoking commentary published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

5 Aug 2025

AXT brings Iconeus functional ultrasound to Australia and New Zealand, advancing brain research

AXT has partnered with Iconeus to distribute cutting-edge functional ultrasound (fUS) systems in Australia and New Zealand, enabling real-time, non-invasive imaging of brain activity and vasculature. The Iconeus One offers high-resolution vascular mapping and advanced neuroimaging capabilities for research.

From Iconeus 5 Aug 2025

AI model advances prediction of microsatellite status in cancer

One in every three people is expected to have cancer in their lifetime, making it a major health concern for mankind.

5 Aug 2025

Ultrasound waves activate brain circuits in living animals for the first time

A new study provides the first visual evidence showing that brain circuits in living animals can be activated by ultrasound waves projected into specific patterns (holograms).

5 Aug 2025

Spear Bio launches next generation ultrasensitive immunoassay solution SPEAR UltraDetect™ to transform neurodegenerative disease research

Spear Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering homogeneous ultrasensitive immunoassay technology, today announced the commercial launch of its SPEAR UltraDetect™ immunoassay solution. It delivers unparalleled sensitivity, specificity, precision, and scalability for robust biomarker measurement.

From Spear Bio 5 Aug 2025