BioTech

The University of Manchester set to put the north-west on the BioTech map with coalition launch 

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC), launched by The University of Manchester has established the north-west of England as a global leader in biotechnology innovation, boosting job creation, collaboration, investment and upskilling in...

New heart disease calculator could save lives by identifying high-risk patients missed by current tools 

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual’s 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke,...

Medtronic Diabetes announces world’s first approval for MiniMe 780G System with Simplera Sync disposable, all-in-one sensor 

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark approval for the MiniMed 780G system with Simplera Sync, a disposable, all-in-one continuous glucose monitor (CGM) requiring no fingersticks or...

Ocutrx unveils OcuLenz AR/XR headset, aiding vision for patients with advanced macular degeneration 

Ocutrx Technologies, a leader in Augmented Reality (AR) and 3D technology for medical and surgical applications is pulling back the curtain on its latest innovation: OcuLenz, its groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) / Extended Reality (XR) headset. OcuLenz...

The continuous glucose monitoring device designed for non-invasive diabetes management 

Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company and a leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug delivery, invitro diagnostic and MedTech devices, has teamed with GlucoModicum, an innovative MedTech company based in Finland, to design and...

What ethical considerations and guidelines should digital consulting professionals adhere to when implementing new healthcare technologies? 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technologies, digital consulting professionals play a pivotal role in guiding medical institutions towards successful integration. However, this task is not without its ethical complexities. This month’s...

Haier Biomedical introduces TwinCool frequency conversion ULT freezers  

Haier Biomedical has announced the launch of its new line of energy efficient TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers for pharmaceutical, clinical research and public health laboratories. This innovative range of sample storage solutions combines several...

Harnessing biometric technology to combat underage vaping 

Vaping has seen a massive surge in popularity in many countries over the past few years, with teenage use accelerating, shops selling vapes illegally without conducting appropriate and effective age checks is a contributing factor. We speak to Andrew...

AI and computational biology transforming chronic liver disease research 

Chronic liver disease poses a significant global health challenge, with millions of lives lost each year. A lack of available treatments and a shortage of viable livers for transplantation make this a pressing issue that demands attention. Fortunately, the...

Seqera Labs and Genomics England enhance genomic research capabilities

Seqera Labs, a leading provider of secure workflow orchestration software in the life sciences sector, has partnered with Genomics England. The new collaboration between Seqera Labs and Genomics England will enable whole genome analysis to be carried...

Cardiff University makes revolutionary development in nanotechnology 

A new method of controlling the shape of tiny particles – about one-tenth of the width of human hair – could make the technology powering our daily lives more stable and efficient, scientists at Cardiff University claim.  The process...

Adaptyv Bio creates a new paradigm for protein engineering using generative AI

AI tools, like ChatGPT, are revolutionising how the world generates text, images and code. In a similar way machine learning algorithms and generative AI are upending traditional processes in life sciences and collapsing time frames in drug discovery and...