Healthcare and Life Science
Hidden evolution in sperm raises disease risk for children as men age
Harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age because some are actively favoured during sperm production, new research has revealed. ...
Improved genetic tool reveals hidden mutations that can drive cancer
Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our bodies as we age. In the largest study to date, they have used the tool to provide insights into the earliest steps of cancer development and the role of mutations in he...
Caution urged in using artificial intelligence in medical expertise evaluation
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise in various aspects of healthcare. Already, ChatGPT is able to produce clinical letters indistinguishable from those written by human doctors, while Google has developed an AI agent capable of clinical history-taking and diagnostic reasoni...
Body illusion helps unlock memories – new study
Research finds that embodying a childlike face takes us back to our childhood.
Emergency teams unite to help public learn lifesaving CPR
Emergency and hospital teams are joining forces this month to help the public become lifesavers, with free CPR training events taking place across Cambridge in the lead-up to Restart a Heart Day. ...
SPT Labtech and 10x Genomics partner to automate single cell workflows
Automated workflows will be highlighted at ASHG 2025 with customer-generated dataPartnership to enable automated workflows for 10x Genomics’ Chromium Single Cell Platform on SPT Labtech’s firefly liquid handling platformMelbourn, UK, and Pleasanton, California, US, 14 October 2025: ...
CN Bio launches all-in-one Organ-on-a-chip system, PhysioMimix® Core
Combines single-organ, multi-organ, and higher-throughput configurations within one scalable platformFully compatible with existing PhysioMimix accessories, validated protocols, consumables, and organ model kits for seamless workflow integration Cambridge, UK, 14 October 2025: CN B...
CONEXEN launches Manchester community to further strengthen life sciences ecosystem connections beyond the golden triangle
CONEXEN (Connect – Exchange – Engage), the award-winning life sciences ecosystem activator, announces the launch of its Manchester community on October 23rd, extending its reach beyond the Cambridge-Oxford-London corridor to support and connect crucial innovation ecosystems across the U...
Why AI video will never replace human creativity
If AI doesn’t take over, perhaps cats will (they already own the internet). The news is cats are flawed, walking on keyboards, blocking screens and endless napping. Adorable, yes. Reliable producers? Not so much. ...
Rob Beardwell joins Salus Wellness
We are very pleased to announce that Niki has joined Salus Wellness.