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New technology brings antibiotic resistance surveillance to the field

Antibiotics are one of the greatest triumphs in the history of medical science - but these lifesaving tools have a dark side.

26 Jun 2025

Terahertz and sound waves enable needle-free blood sodium detection

In a new study, researchers demonstrated long-term, non-invasive monitoring of blood sodium levels using a system that combines optoacoustic detection with terahertz spectroscopy.

26 Jun 2025

NANOSPRESSO device brings precision medicine to hospital pharmacies

A new gene therapy delivery device could let hospital pharmacies make personalized nanomedicines to order.

26 Jun 2025

What happens when job candidates face AI instead of humans?

When people know they are being assessed by AI rather than humans, they tend to present themselves as more analytical and less intuitive or emotional. This “AI assessment effect” could shift hiring and admissions decisions, raising new questions for organizations relying on algorithmic evaluation.

25 Jun 2025

Deadly central line-associated bloodstream infections could be prevented using new e-catheter hub

Washington State University and Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an electrochemical catheter hub that could someday help prevent deadly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) that annually kill thousands of people around the world.

25 Jun 2025

Artificial intelligence advances early detection and management of myopia

The increasing prevalence of myopia is a global health concern, with high myopia increasing the risk of vision damage.

25 Jun 2025

Integrating multiple MRI modalities improves cognitive ability prediction

Predicting cognitive abilities from brain imaging has long been a central goal in cognitive neuroscience.

25 Jun 2025

Virtual canine modules offer mental health support

While it's well known that spending time with dogs can ease stress, new research shows that watching a short video of a dog can have a similar comforting effect.

25 Jun 2025

Pathpresenter receives FDA 510(K) clearance for digital pathology clinical viewer

PathPresenter, a leading Image Management System and workflow platform for digital pathology, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the PathPresenter Clinical Viewer for the purpose of primary diagnosis.

25 Jun 2025

Scientists use base editing to repair mitochondrial DNA mutations

In a step toward treating mitochondrial diseases, researchers in the Netherlands have successfully edited harmful mutations in mitochondrial DNA using a genetic tool known as a base editor.

25 Jun 2025

Flexible wireless implant offers hope for chronic pain sufferers

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, often leading to reliance on opioid medications with their severe side effects and addiction risks.

24 Jun 2025

Uncovering hidden disease clues with nanoparticles and AI

Imagine Spartan Stadium packed with 75,000 fans, all wearing green and white jerseys - except one person in a solid green shirt.

24 Jun 2025

New technology unlocks cellular ancestry with DNA barcodes

A landmark study by WEHI scientists has shed new light on one of the most fundamental mysteries of biology: how cells divide and grow into the complex structures that make up our bodies.

24 Jun 2025

New PET/CT imaging technique enables early detection of multiple forms of cardiomyopathy

A new PET/CT imaging technique that visualizes activated fibroblasts in the heart muscle enables early detection of multiple forms of cardiomyopathy, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025 Annual Meeting.

24 Jun 2025

Using machine learning to map brain aging at the cellular level

In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview, Stanford University researcher Eric Sun reveals how machine learning is revolutionizing our understanding of brain aging at an unprecedented cellular resolution.

24 Jun 2025

New AI tool characterizes the diversity of individual cells within tumors

A multinational team of researchers, co-led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, has developed and tested a new AI tool to better characterize the diversity of individual cells within tumors, opening doors for more targeted therapies for patients.

24 Jun 2025

SPT Labtech named Illumina Qualified methods provider following successful automation of Illumina DNA Prep on firefly® platform

SPT Labtech, a global leader in life sciences automation solutions, today announced its inclusion in an Illumina partnership program to develop Illumina Qualified automated library prep methods, following the successful development and qualification of an automated workflow for the Illumina DNA Prep library preparation kit on its innovative firefly® liquid handling platform.

From SPT Labtech 24 Jun 2025

New PET radiotracer offers clearer view of brain inflammation

A newly developed PET radiotracer has shown the ability to produce high-quality images of real-time brain inflammation, according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025 Annual Meeting.

24 Jun 2025

New expandable heart valve offers hope for young children with heart defects

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have successfully performed preclinical laboratory testing of a replacement heart valve intended for toddlers and young children with congenital cardiac defects, a key step toward obtaining approval for human use.

23 Jun 2025

Smartwatches could help stop pandemics before they start

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.

23 Jun 2025