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As members of the public increasingly turn to AI with health concerns, University of Birmingham researchers are leading a global program to build the first definitive guide for safely navigating health information on AI-powered chatbots.

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The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced it will begin using surgical robots in government hospitals, with the Nasser Institute Hospital in Cairo being the first hospital to adopt this state-of-the-art technology. The decision followed a meeting between the Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, and representatives of TechnoWave and Medbot companies to … The post Egypt signs on to use robot surgeons. Here’s how robots used in surgery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced it will begin using surgical robots in government hospitals, with the Nasser Institute Hospital in Cairo being the first hospital to adopt this state-of-the-art technology. The decision followed a meeting between the Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, and representatives of TechnoWave and Medbot companies to … The post How are robots involved in surgery? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) is one of the top gene therapy stocks to buy according to hedge funds. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGN) announced on February 24 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dupixent® (dupilumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis with […]

CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) is one of the top gene therapy stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 17, Morgan Stanley lifted the price target on CRISPR Therapeutics AG (NASDAQ:CRSP) to $33 from $32 and maintained an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm stated that it refreshed its estimates on the stock […]

Chinese scientists have used a cutting-edge gene-editing tool to correct a DNA mutation responsible for cognitive and behavioural problems – a move that could eventually lead to the development of new autism therapies. In lab tests, mice that had been engineered to have the mutation showed a striking change in their behaviour, such as the way they interacted with other mice, after being given an injection to introduce the edited genes. The Shanghai-based research team is looking for ways to...

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine's School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences have discovered how muscle stem cells "flip a switch" to rebuild damaged muscle – a finding that could help address muscle loss linked to aging, injury and widely used weight-loss medications.

In a striking advancement toward understanding the complexities of cellular decision-making, Dr. Gregory Reeves and his team at Texas A&M University have unveiled pivotal insights into the behavior of transcription factors within living cells. Their latest research delves into the multifaceted properties of a protein known as Dorsal, a homolog of the well-studied nuclear factor-κB […]

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Reducing the dietary intake of calories while retaining an optimal intake of micronutrients is well established to slow aging and extend life in a number of species. In humans, studies have shown that reduced calorie intake improves health in ways that are likely result in an extension of life span. Short-lived species exhibit a greater relative extension of life as a result of calorie restriction than is the case for long-lived species. In mice, calorie restriction can produce as much as a 40% extension of life span. In humans, a few years of additional life seems the likely effect size, although the only thing we can say in certainty given the data to hand is that the benefit cannot be much larger than this. If […]

In a Phase I trial, the treatment appeared to be safe in children with spina bifida.

A revolutionary advancement in medical diagnostics has been achieved by a team of researchers from Kobe University, who have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of identifying acromegaly—a rare and often underdiagnosed endocrine disorder—exclusively through analysis of images of the back of the hand and clenched fist. This breakthrough not only promises enhanced diagnostic […]

A leader of the next wave of AI-driven biotechs completed one of the industry's largest IPOs in years, raising about $400 million in a sale of shares that will begin trading Friday. Just minutes after ...

Frailty can typically only be lessened through lifestyle changes, but a stem cell therapy seems to target the underlying causes of the condition, boosting the mobility of frail older people

In this article, we will look at the Top 10 Gene Therapy Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On February 23, Lauren Goodwin, New York Life Investments, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’ to talk about the state of equity markets and tariff uncertainties. Talking about the situation around tariffs, tech, and software, she stated […]

Joshi and colleagues give an excellent overview of which interventions in the field of longevity medicine are supported by evidence and which are not but seem to be driven by commercial motives.1 Innovative approaches should be based on evidence and embrace a commitment to reducing inequity.Extensive research by Daisy Fancourt and her team has shown a positive association between receptive engagement with the arts and longevity in a longitudinal cohort study over 14 years,2 even after adjusting for differences in cognition, mental health, and physical activity. Perhaps we need to look carefully at this developing evidence to ensure that we do not neglect arts funding and thereby miss opportunities for individual and population health.Arts and culture are a hugely important part of what makes us fully human, and may help us lead longer, flourishing lives.

An AI can accurately diagnose a rare endocrinological condition just by analyzing pictures of the back of the hand and the clenched fist. The privacy-conscious achievement by Kobe University holds promise for establishing more efficient referral systems and reducing health care disparities across communities.

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Researchers here argue that cells that become senescent because errors in DNA replication produced entire extra duplicate chromosomes, a state known as polyploidy, are meaningfully different than cells that become senescent due to other forms of damage or stress. The researchers also point out that present studies do not adequately differentiate between polyploid senescent cells and those with normal chromosomes, suggesting that more work is needed here. In general, the research community is motivated to better understand the biochemistry of senescence in order to improve efforts to either selectively destroy senescent cells or alter their behavior to reduce the harmful pro-inflammatory signaling that they produce. Studies in animals suggest that therapies to control the burden of cellular senescence could produce meaningful degrees of rejuvenation in […]

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why it is so hard for football managers to keep their jobs in the modern game.

India has the ptoential to become a global leader in equitable gene therapy

Clips from the César Awards resurfaced the theory largely because some viewers claimed the actor's face looked 'swollen' or 'too smooth.'

arXiv:2602.22973v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Human-in-the-loop validation is essential in safety-critical clinical AI, yet the transition between initial model inference and expert correction is rarely analyzed as a structured signal. We introduce a diagnostic alignment framework in which the AI-generated image based report is preserved as an immutable inference state and systematically compared with the physician-validated outcome. The inference pipeline integrates a vision-enabled large language model, BERT- based medical entity extraction, and a Sequential Language Model Inference (SLMI) step to enforce domain-consistent refinement prior to expert review. Evaluation on 21 dermatological cases (21 complete AI physician pairs) em- ployed a four-level concordance framework comprising exact primary match rate (PMR), semantic similarity-adjusted rate (AMR), cross-category alignment, and Comprehensive Concordance Rate (CCR). Exact agreement reached 71.4% and remained unchanged under

arXiv:2602.22542v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Kitchen appliances are frequently used domestic artifacts situated at the point of everyday dietary decision making, making them a promising but underexplored site for health promotion. We explore the concept of relational appliances: everyday household devices designed as embodied social actors that engage users through ongoing, personalized interaction. We focus on the refrigerator, whose unique affordances, including a fixed, sensor-rich environment, private interaction space, and close coupling to food items, support contextualized, conversational engagement during snack choices. We present an initial exploration of this concept through a pilot study deploying an anthropomorphic robotic head inside a household refrigerator. In a home-lab apartment, participants repeatedly retrieved snacks during simulated TV "commercial breaks" while interacting with a human-sized robotic head. Participants were randomized to either a

A first-in-human trial shows the feasibility and safety of delivering placenta-derived stem cells during prenatal myelomeningocele repair.

A groundbreaking phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has unveiled a pioneering approach to treating myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, by integrating stem cell therapy with conventional fetal surgery. This innovative technique marks the first-ever application of live stem cells directly onto the damaged spinal cord of a fetus, promising […]

In the past month, payer AI startups including Anterior, Daffodil Health and Alaffia Health all raised tens of millions in fresh venture funding as insurers strive to match hospitals and health systems in an ongoing ...

In the world of longevity research, the quest to decipher the secrets behind the remarkable lifespan of centenarians has taken a new and compelling turn. A groundbreaking study conducted in Colombia, recently published in BMC Geriatrics, grants us unprecedented insights into the health status and aging determinants of individuals who have surpassed 100 years of […]

The congenital condition spina bifida is often treated surgically in the womb, but many children still go on to have mobility issues. The addition of a patch made up of stem cells from donated placentas could improve their long-term outcomes

A phase 1 clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida.

Gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease remains unaffordable in countries where it is most needed.

The study is now scaling up to do more in utero procedures and evaluate effects on disability as children grow

An early-stage trial has found that combining stem cells from the mother's placenta with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treating a severe form of spina bifida. This is the first time live stem cells have been used on a fetus’ damaged spine, and it is hoped that it could lead to better health outcomes for babies compared to traditional fetal surgery. Spina bifida is a congenital condition in which the spinal cord does not develop properly, leaving part of it exposed. In the trial, six pregnant women with fetuses diagnosed with spina bifida underwent standard fetal surgery to close the spinal opening, plus an additional step where surgeons applied stem cells from the placenta directly onto the exposed spinal cord during the surgery. All six babies, who were born between July 2021 and December 2022, had their spinal repairs intact and showed no signs of infection, abnormal tissue growth, or tumour formation. MRI scans confirmed that brain

Experimental therapy of applying stem cells during surgery could be ‘major milestone’ in treatment of birth defects Giving stem cells to unborn babies diagnosed with spina bifida while they have in utero surgery could be “a major milestone” in the treatment of birth defects, doctors say. A trial in the US found that applying stem cells from the mother’s placenta to her baby’s spine while it was being repaired was safe and improved the child’s mobility and quality of life. Continue reading...

A Phase I clinical trial published in The Lancet has shown that combining stem cell therapy with standard fetal surgery before birth is a safe and promising approach to treat myelomeningocele, a severe form of spina bifida. This is the first time live stem cells have been used on a fetus's damaged spine, which could potentially lead to better health outcomes for babies compared to traditional fetal surgery.

Organ donation after the heart stops beating, a practice called donation after circulatory death, has gone from rare to routine in the United States, a new study shows.

Among patients with multiple myeloma (MM) undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent and high-risk complication, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JACC: CardioOncology.

The climate and conservation director for an organic farming organization says the term regenerative in farming means different things to different people.  Thomas Manley with Marbleseed says the term regenerative has an identity crisis, and in the early days, most understood the term but not now. “I think the word regenerative has been hijacked, and […] The post Organic leader says “regenerative” farming has lost its meaning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A new CRISPR-based tool that is directly used on patients' cancer cells can identify genes and regulatory elements driving acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer affecting the bone marrow and blood. This first-of-its-kind approach reveals how individual patient cells respond to genetic changes and makes it easier to identify drug targets and understand why some cancers stop responding to treatment. The findings were published today in Molecular Cell, by researchers from Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Proper differentiation of gonadal somatic cells is crucial for sex determination and the production of sex hormones and gametes, and reconstituting this process in culture would both deepen our understanding of this process and enable the generation of ...

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a gene therapy that could potentially treat a rare and currently fatal muscle disease in children. The study shows in animal models that a single treatment is sufficient to stabilize muscles and nerves and to halt disease progression. The challenge now is to bring this promising therapy into the clinic.

A Hong Kong doctor and a clinic operator were arrested on Thursday in a joint operation by police and health authorities on a Causeway Bay medical facility suspected of performing high-risk hair transplant procedures without a valid licence. Authorities raided the clinic located in the Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving a tip-off that it was offering Regenera Activa (RGA) – an autologous cell transplant treatment for hair loss – despite not having the required day...

In a groundbreaking study poised to alter the landscape of osteoporosis research, scientists have unveiled a remarkable mechanism by which the hormone irisin exerts protective effects on bone health. Published recently in Cell Death Discovery, the research illuminates how irisin inhibits the adipogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) via a sophisticated signaling […]

arXiv:2602.22100v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Automating the assembly of wire harnesses is challenging in automotive, electrical cabinet, and aircraft production, particularly due to deformable cables and a high variance in connector geometries. In addition, connectors must be inserted with limited force to avoid damage, while their poses can vary significantly. While humans can do this task intuitively by combining visual and haptic feedback, programming an industrial robot for such a task in an adaptable manner remains difficult. This work presents an empirical study investigating the suitability of behavioral cloning for learning an action prediction model for connector insertion that fuses force-torque sensing with a fixed position camera. We compare several network architectures and other design choices using a dataset of up to 300 successful human demonstrations collected via teleoperation of a UR5e robot with a SpaceMouse under varying connector poses. The resulting system is

A Viral AI clip of Candace Owens is under fire for a Selena Gomez theory, sparking discussions on digital misinformation.

In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges long-held beliefs in organ transplantation, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified the disruption of lymphatic vessels, rather than the recipient’s immune response, as a pivotal trigger for chronic rejection in transplanted lungs and hearts. Chronic rejection, a complex pathological condition marked by fibrosis […]

Despite advances in the field of organ transplantation, long-term organ rejection that can become apparent a decade or more after a heart or lung transplant remains a common problem for patients.

In a groundbreaking study poised to redefine our understanding of intestinal health, researchers have uncovered a novel microbiota-mediated pathway that significantly enhances intestinal stem cell function and tissue regeneration in colitis. This discovery, published in Nature Communications, elucidates a complex interplay between microbial metabolites and host cellular programs, revealing a microbiota-indolepropionic acid (IPA) axis that […]

Despite advances in the field of organ transplantation, long-term organ rejection that can become apparent a decade or more after a heart or lung transplant remains a common problem for patients. This chronic organ failure has long been attributed exclusively to the recipient's immune system attacking the foreign organ over time.

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Petlibro We spend a significant amount of time optimizing our own health: tracking our sleep, monitoring our heart rates, and dialing in our nutrition. But when it comes to our pets, we’re usually left guessing. Cats, in particular, are notorious for hiding pain or illness […] The post How Petlibro is using AI to catch feline health issues early appeared first on Digital Trends.

A wide variety of stem cell therapies exist at various stages of development and clinical use. A broad range of cell sources and processing techniques are unprotected by intellectual property and are thus employed by clinics both within and outside the more heavily regulated regions of the world. Stem cell therapies have long been a staple of the medical tourism industry. These first generation stem cell therapies may be widely used but do not contribute much in the way of robust data to improve our understanding of how well they work. It appears to be the case, from what little we can see, that the benefits of treatment vary notably between patients and clinics. Even similar approaches can produce very different outcomes in different hands, […]

The wearable incentivizes healthy behavior with points that can be redeemed for health products.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might not add a ton of new functions and features, but there are a few software functions and features being lifted right from Pixel phones. more…

Since scientists first discovered that human immune cells could be modified to become cancer-fighting agents, they've been trying to engineer a cell that's effective against solid tumors, which account for the vast majority of cancer cases. In a key advance in meeting this "holy grail challenge" in the field of cancer cell therapy, a team of Yale scientists led by geneticist Sidi Chen has revealed how immune cells can be "boosted" to target and eradicate solid tumors.

A muscle-tissue engineering company, MUVON Therapeutics, is set to highlight the regulatory and technological challenges of bringing these novel therapies to the clinic. The post Bridging the Translation Gap for Regenerative Tissues appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Researchers overcome key challenges in the mass production of enzymatic biofuel cells, paving the way for self-powered wearable sensor.

Sens. Diagn.DOI: 10.1039/D5SD00210A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Vincent Vezza, Veerappan Mani, Niamh Docherty, Adrian Butterworth, David Alcorn, Paul A. Hoskisson, Damion CorriganSevere sepsis presents a critical healthcare challenge where rapid pathogen identification is vital for timely intervention.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

As Uganda rolls out mandatory nationwide screening of newborns for sickle cell disease this month, a gene therapy celebrated in the United States and Europe remains financially out of reach for most patients in Africa.

In the rapidly evolving arena of wearable technology, the quest for seamless, noninvasive physiological monitoring has driven scientific innovation towards integrating biochemical sensing with flexible electronics. Sweat, a biofluid rich with metabolic markers, has emerged as a compelling substrate for real-time health monitoring due to its accessibility and direct correlation with systemic physiological states. However, […]

The research community appreciates that our ability to preserve function in the aging brain lags behind our ability to intervene in the age-related degeneration of other organs. The brain is also an organ in which our ability to replace tissues, either actually or in principle, is limited. It is comparatively difficult and expensive to access the brain, and structure in the brain store the data of the mind. The only practical path forward is to find ways to repair existing brain tissue without disrupting its activities and data storage. As the ability of the medical community to maintain the rest of the body advances, it will become ever more pressing to develop the means to restore function to an aging brain. Longevity research has traditionally […]

Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) is one of the best penny stocks under $1 to buy right now. On February 23, Datavault AI and Wellgistics Health Inc. (NASDAQ:WGRX) announced an expansion of their partnership to develop a Healthcare-as-a-Service/HaaS model powered by blockchain-enabled smart contracts. This initiative builds on their existing PharmacyChain technology, which currently digitizes the […]

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Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health  TechCrunchIntroducing Our First Proprietary AI Model to Deliver Personalized, Clinically Grounded Women’s Health Guidance  Oura RingWellness Briefing: Oura Ring launches female-focused LLM as demand for wellness personalization grows, plus news  glossy.coOura Launches AI Health Coach For Women  Fitt InsiderOura finally gives its AI the knowledge boost many wearers have waited for  Android Police

Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health  TechCrunchIntroducing Our First Proprietary AI Model to Deliver Personalized, Clinically Grounded Women’s Health Guidance  Oura RingWellness Briefing: Oura Ring launches female-focused LLM as demand for wellness personalization grows, plus news  glossy.coOura Launches AI Health Coach For Women  Fitt InsiderOura finally gives its AI the knowledge boost many wearers have waited for  Android Police

Oura announced its first proprietary AI model delivering personalized women’s health guidance using biometric data and clinician-reviewed medical research. The post Oura’s smart ring AI promises more personalized women’s health support appeared first on Digital Trends.

Drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes may be dead, but the Jalisco cartel he ran for years will likely outlive him—thanks, in part, to the criminal group’s embrace of technology.

Groundbreaking research recently published in the renowned journal Aging Cell has unveiled a fascinating connection between small non-coding RNAs circulating in human blood and the determination of lifespan in older adults. This study delves deeply into the molecular underpinnings of aging, emphasizing how subtle changes in RNA molecules outside the coding genome may critically influence […]

As people age, it becomes harder to know who is on track for healthy years ahead and who may be at higher risk for serious decline. A new study suggests that part of the answer may already be circulating in the bloodstream.

Nausheen Moulana discusses her career, workplace priorities and how impact is as important to an industry as engineering is. Read more: Nausheen Moulana: The engineer immortalised in MATLAB code

In the quest to make manufacturing processes more sustainable, a growing body of research is turning its attention to biochar—an innovative carbon-rich material derived from biomass. Recently, a comprehensive review has shed light on how biochar-polymer composites could revolutionize 3D printing technology by improving material properties while reducing environmental impact. This growing intersection of biochar […]

Positioning The University of Texas at San Antonio as a national anchor for aging and longevity science, its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies will receive up to $38 million in federal funding for the first nationwide clinical study in healthy longevity.

In a groundbreaking advancement for aging and longevity science, The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies is poised to lead the nation with an unprecedented federal grant valued at up to $38 million. This funding has been allocated by The Advanced Research Projects Agency for […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare and medical education. From enhancing diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making to enabling virtual simulations and personalized learning, AI technologies are becoming embedded in the daily practice of clinicians and trainees.

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 10, 2026, titled "Aging-associated mitochondrial circular RNAs."

A key goal in aging research is not just to extend life, but to ensure more people live longer and healthier lives with less variation in age-at-death; a concept known as "squaring the survival curve."

If you have an Oura Ring and women's health-related questions, this new AI model is available for your feedback.

Learn more about the cutting-edge technology that enables 3D printing inside living cells and what that means for the bioengineering of tomorrow.

A new study has overcome a long-standing challenge: how to isolate and study elusive HIV-infected cells called authentic reservoir clones (ARCs) that evade the immune system, making the disease difficult to cure. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University and collaborating institutions offer a detailed look into these hidden HIV-harboring cells and show that some may be more vulnerable to immune destruction than previously believed.

A new study describes a technique that rejuvenates aging blood-forming stem cells and could help reduce the risk of age-related blood disorders. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a way to rejuvenate aging blood-forming stem cells in mice by fixing problems in their lysosomes. Their findings, published in Cell [...]

Loss of specialized cells is a feature of aging, exhibited in tissues throughout the body. There are many examples of cell types that could in principle be replaced once lost, but in practice are not replaced. The underlying reasons for this selective lack of regenerative capacity are incompletely understood. Examples of highly specialized cell types that do not regenerate include sensory hair cells in the inner ear and the podocyte cells of the kidney that are the subject of today's research materials. Interestingly, some of the cell types that regenerate poorly or not at all in mammals are in fact restored when lost in other species. While comparative biology allows for an exploration of these differences, cells are enormously complex and expanding the understanding of […]

In a landmark study recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have delivered an eye-opening evaluation of ChatGPT Health, an emerging consumer-facing artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to provide health guidance to the public. Launched in January 2026 by OpenAI, ChatGPT Health has quickly […]

BioMarin's previous CEO wanted to offer money-back guarantees to insurers for covering its hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian. Investors in the company may wish that such a promise on performance could have ...

Duplicating the information held in quantum computers was thought to be impossible thanks to the no-cloning theorem, but researchers have now found a workaround

The model supports questions spanning the full reproductive health spectrum, from early menstrual cycles through menopause. 

PURCHASE, N.Y. — The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo recently announced five new grants funding on-farm research to support practical advancements in regenerative agriculture, from rewilding prairies to leveraging AI technology to translate complex genomics into tangible farming guidance. The research will target critical food crops in climate-stressed production hot spots around the world. The […] The post The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo Fund Global Research to Help Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.