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Researchers open ‘window to the brain’ with powerful cancer tech

Technology created at The University of Queensland could improve the odds of surviving brain cancer and change how we treat a range of neurological conditions.

2 Feb 2026

New platform improves prediction of human antibody drug responses

An international research consortium, led by scientists at VIB and UGent, has developed a new platform that could change how antibody medicines are tested and brought to patients. The

1 Feb 2026

Integrated Monte Carlo and deep learning improve radiotherapy QA

Led by Professor Fu Jin, the study addresses a critical challenge in radiation therapy: balancing the computational speed and accuracy of EPID-based dose verification.

31 Jan 2026

New AI tool helps determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients

University researchers have pioneered a new tool to determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients using Artificial Intelligence.

31 Jan 2026

Engineering-driven startups at ASU advance biomedical innovation

The future of engineering-driven health innovation is currently unfolding at Arizona State University.

31 Jan 2026

Solvent-free method improves drug solubility using mesoporous silica

A large share of medicines developed today may never reach patients for a surprisingly simple reason: they cannot dissolve well enough in water.

31 Jan 2026

Particle and chemical emissions raise safety concerns in 3D printing

When the manufacture of plastic products moves into ordinary homes, new health problems arise, including emissions of particles and chemicals.

30 Jan 2026

New diagnostic framework addresses challenges of rapidly-mutating RNA viruses

The rapid evolutionary dynamics of RNA viruses, driven by high mutation rates and the consequent formation of complex quasispecies populations, present a formidable obstacle to conventional molecular diagnostic approaches.

30 Jan 2026

Self-moisturizing solid gel improves comfort in ultrasound imaging

Ultrasonography is a non-invasive imaging technique used for real-time imaging. This versatile technique is used as a reliable diagnostic tool in various modalities.

30 Jan 2026

Revolutionizing 3D cell culture with simplified digital microfluidic technology

Most cells in the human body exist in complex three-dimensional environments, yet they are still commonly studied on flat plastic dishes.

30 Jan 2026

AI uncovers evolution of genetic control elements in mammalian cerebellum

Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum.

30 Jan 2026

Microneedle patches enhance acne treatment with dual drug delivery

Acne vulgaris affects a large proportion of adolescents and young adults and can lead to long-term scarring and psychological distress.

30 Jan 2026

New wearable device may reduce hand tremors linked with neurological conditions

UBC Okanagan researchers have advanced their work on developing a non-invasive, accessible way to reduce uncontrolled hand tremors.

30 Jan 2026

AI-driven model enhances treatment decisions for cancer patients after heart attack

Cancer patients who suffer a heart attack face a dangerous mix of risks, which makes their clinical treatment particularly challenging.

30 Jan 2026

AI-supported mammography improves early detection of breast cancer

Artificial intelligence (AI)-supported mammography identifies more cancers during screening and reduces the rate of breast cancer diagnosis by 12% in the years following, finds the first randomised controlled trial of its kind involving over 100,000 Swedish women published in The Lancet journal.

30 Jan 2026

Innovative light control technique improves miniature endoscopic imaging capabilities

Endoscopic optical coherence tomography is widely used to visualize tissue microstructures in real time, but current probes face clear limitations.

30 Jan 2026

Aptamer-based wearables revolutionize continuous health tracking

Continuous monitoring of biomarkers is essential for early disease detection, treatment evaluation, and personalized health management, yet most clinical tests rely on invasive, single-point blood sampling. Recent advances in aptamer-based wearable electrochemical sensors offer a promising alternative by enabling real-time, continuous tracking of physiological signals directly in or on the body.

30 Jan 2026

Light-driven nanoparticles to target tumors

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new light-based nanotechnology that could improve how certain cancers are detected and treated, offering a more precise and potentially less harmful alternative to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

30 Jan 2026

Sino Biological expands research reagent portfolio to support global Nipah virus vaccine and diagnostic development

Recent reports of Nipah virus (NiV) infections in West Bengal, India, have reignited global concern, prompting public health authorities to prioritize research into this high-mortality pathogen.

From Sino Biological Inc. 30 Jan 2026

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026