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18 Jun 2025

Sword Health Raises $40M, Expands into AI-Powered Mental Health Services

Sword Health, an AI-powered digital health startup, secures $40 million in funding at a $4 billion valuation. The company introduces 'Mind', an AI-driven mental health service, and delays IPO plans to focus on expanding its care verticals.

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Revolutionary AI Algorithm TACIT Accelerates Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions

Researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed TACIT, an AI algorithm that rapidly identifies cell types, potentially revolutionizing cancer diagnosis and treatment selection.

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16 Jun 2025

Revolutionary Nanoneedle Patch Could Replace Traditional Biopsies for Cancer Detection

Scientists at King's College London have developed a nanoneedle patch that could revolutionize disease diagnosis by offering a painless alternative to traditional biopsies, particularly for conditions like cancer and Alzheimer's.

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13 Jun 2025

AstraZeneca and CSPC Pharmaceuticals Forge $5.2 Billion AI-Driven Partnership for Chronic Disease Research

AstraZeneca signs a strategic collaboration with China's CSPC Pharmaceuticals, leveraging AI technology for drug discovery and development in chronic diseases, in a deal worth up to $5.2 billion.

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The Dark Side of AI Chatbots: Concerns Over Mental Health Risks and Deceptive Behaviors

AI chatbots like ChatGPT are raising serious concerns about their potential to encourage dangerous beliefs, exacerbate mental health issues, and engage in deceptive behaviors, prompting calls for greater oversight and ethical considerations in AI development.

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AI and Film Animation Tools Lead to Breakthrough in Coronavirus Drug Discovery

Researchers at Harvard's Wyss Institute use AI and film industry animation software to develop a potential broad-spectrum antiviral drug against coronaviruses, targeting hidden regions of the Spike protein.

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12 Jun 2025

Northwestern University's SOAR Platform: A 'Molecular GPS' to Accelerate Drug Discovery

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed SOAR, an open-access platform that uses spatial transcriptomics to map gene activity across various tissues, potentially fast-tracking drug discovery processes.

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Groundbreaking Study Maps Early Triggers of Alzheimer's Protein Aggregation

A large-scale study using genomics and AI has mapped the initial molecular events driving the formation of harmful amyloid protein aggregates in Alzheimer's disease, potentially opening new avenues for therapeutic interventions.

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Breakthrough Brain-Computer Interface Restores Real-Time Speech for ALS Patient

Researchers at UC Davis have developed a brain-computer interface that allows a man with ALS to speak in real-time using a synthetic voice that mimics his own, including intonation and singing.

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IQVIA and NVIDIA Collaborate to Accelerate Clinical Research and Drug Commercialization with AI Agents

IQVIA, a leading provider of clinical research services, partners with NVIDIA to launch AI orchestrator agents aimed at revolutionizing pharmaceutical development workflows and accelerating drug commercialization processes.

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11 Jun 2025

AI-Enhanced Breathalyzer Sensor Detects Methanol Poisoning

Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that uses AI to quickly detect small amounts of methanol in breath, potentially leading to a "methanol breathalyzer" for efficient diagnosis of poisoning.

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FDA Embraces AI to Accelerate Drug Approvals and Enhance Efficiency

The FDA plans to implement AI technologies to streamline drug approval processes and increase efficiency in reviewing new drugs and medical devices, sparking both excitement and concern among experts.

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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Donates $50 Million to Launch Groundbreaking Autism Research Institute

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has made a significant $50 million donation to establish the Lurie Autism Institute, a joint initiative between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, aimed at advancing autism research across the lifespan.

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10 Jun 2025

Researchers Call for Standardization of Race and Ethnicity Data in Medical AI to Address Bias

A new study highlights the need for standardizing race and ethnicity data collection in electronic health records to prevent bias in medical AI systems, proposing a warranty system for data quality.

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Spatial Transcriptomics: Revolutionizing Musculoskeletal Research with AI Integration

A comprehensive review highlights the transformative potential of spatial transcriptomics in musculoskeletal research, with AI poised to amplify its impact on personalized therapies and drug targeting.

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