Tag: engineering
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Nanotech Crispr Delivery in Development
Researchers in biochemistry and structural biology are designing a technique using nanoscale particles to safely deliver edited genes as a cancer treatment.
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Novartis, Microsoft Partner on A.I.
Drug maker Novartis is collaborating with Microsoft to extend the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence into many of its corporate functions.
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Trial Testing Mobile Telemedicine for Skin Diseases
A university medical center has a clinical trial underway testing the utility of telemedicine with mobile devices in treating atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.
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Microneedle Patch Monitors Antibiotic Levels
A clinical trial shows the feasibility of a patch worn on the skin to monitor a person’s antibiotic levels in real time, which the authors say can monitor other drugs.
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Infographic – Key Health Care/A.I. Start-Ups
CB Insights compiled a list of start-up companies applying A.I. to health care, with its market map of these enterprises making up our weekend infographic.
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Synthetic Skin Designed with Sense of Touch
Robotics and materials science labs developed a soft, thin, flexible material that senses and responds like an electronic sense of touch.
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Synthetic Biology Platform Designed for Vaccines
Researchers in France and the U.K. developed a modular technology with synthetic and computational biology for designing vaccines against infectious diseases.
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23andMe, TrialSpark Partner on Clinical Trial Recruiting
A new collaboration of a genetics testing company with a clinical study site contractor aims to broaden and speed-up enrolling individuals in clinical trials.
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Review – Deep Learning As Good As Live Expert Diagnostics
A review of recent research shows — with caveats — deep learning algorithms appear as effective as live human experts in accurately interpreting medical images.
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Drones, A.I. Deployed by Agricultural Start-Up
A new company is combining drone photography with artificial intelligence to provide growers with better data to monitor and manage crop growth.