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New photocatalyst rapidly removes hidden carcinogenic byproducts from drinking water sources

A new photocatalyst that combines sunlight and a common water-treatment oxidant can rapidly strip dangerous organic matter from water, offering a promising tool for safer drinking water and cleaner natural waterways.

22 Jan 2026

Aston University and BioCare partner to develop AI-powered personalized nutrition app

Aston University and BioCare Ltd are working together to create a unique AI-powered digital health tool that can deliver personalized nutritional and lifestyle advice by analyzing data from health tests and questionnaires.

22 Jan 2026

Smartwatches improve the detection of atrial fibrillation

Smartwatches with both PPG and ECG functionality improve the detection of atrial fibrillation in comparison with standard care.

22 Jan 2026

AI tool predicts metastatic risk in multiple cancers

Why do some tumors spread while others remain localized? The mechanisms governing the metastatic potential of tumor cells remain largely unknown — yet understanding this is crucial for optimizing patient care.

22 Jan 2026

Researchers develop protocol to create functional acinar cells in organoids

Organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of organs, grown in a dish.

21 Jan 2026

AI predicts health outcomes for premature newborns from blood samples

An artificial intelligence-based tool can predict the medical trajectories of individual premature newborns from blood samples collected soon after they are born, a Stanford Medicine-led study has shown.

21 Jan 2026

New chip-based test could revolutionize blood transfusions

A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions-giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to monitor the quality of red blood cells after they sit for weeks in storage.

21 Jan 2026

UC Irvine wins ARPA-H award to advance lymphatic disease diagnosis

The University of California, Irvine has received its first award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, launching a major effort to improve how doctors detect and treat diseases of the lymphatic system.

21 Jan 2026

Red light therapy may protect athletes' brains from repetitive impacts

Punch-drunk syndrome, boxer's madness, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The name has changed over the years, but the cause is clear: repeated impacts can affect long-term brain health, with symptoms ranging from confusion to memory loss and potentially dementia.

21 Jan 2026

Wearable AI device turns silent throat signals into fluent speech for stroke patients

AI technology in a wearable choker helps stroke survivors overcome communication barriers by transforming throat vibrations into clear, context-aware speech.

21 Jan 2026

Sino Biological's launch of SwiftFluo® TR-FRET Kits pioneers a new era in high- throughput kinase inhibitor screening

Sino Biological, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its innovative SwiftFluo TR-FRET Kinase Assay Kits, a ready-to-use, high-performance solution designed to accelerate kinase activity detection and high-throughput kinase inhibitor screening.

From Sino Biological Inc. 21 Jan 2026

New AI framework mirrors human physiology to understand emotional experiences

Emotions are a fundamental part of human psychology-a complex process that has long distinguished us from machines.

20 Jan 2026

Rice’s SynthX Center leads interdisciplinary effort to tackle rare lymphatic disorders

Rice University's SynthX Center, directed by Han Xiao, has received an up to five-year, $18 million award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Lymphatic Imaging, Genomics and pHenotyping Technologies (LIGHT) program to develop innovative solutions for lymphatic diseases.

20 Jan 2026

EEG technology could be a useful tool for connecting brain signals with limb movements

People with from spinal cord injuries often lose some or all their limb function. In most patients, the nerves in their limbs work fine, and the neurons in their brain are still operational, but the damage to their spinal cords prevents the two areas from communicating.

20 Jan 2026

Researchers develop MRI-compatible polymer cables for safer medical brain stimulation

Anyone who has ever had to get a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan knows that magnetic and highly conductive materials are a no-go in the tube-shaped scanners.

20 Jan 2026

Machine learning enables prosthetic hands to control grip for daily tasks

Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength.

20 Jan 2026

Weill Cornell Medicine receives ARPA-H award to advance lymphatic disease diagnosis

Weill Cornell Medicine has received a $5.2 million, initial two-year award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Lymphatic Imaging, Genomics, and pHenotyping Technologies (LIGHT) program to develop a comprehensive and innovative approach to diagnosing lymphatic disease.

20 Jan 2026

Far-red light suppresses biofilm formation and virulence in pathogenic bacteria

Light is a universal stimulus that influences all living things. Cycles of light and dark help set the biological clocks for organisms ranging from single-celled bacteria to human beings.

20 Jan 2026

New oral contrast agent improves bowel disease detection on CT scans

In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known as a "contrast agent," helps radiologists better see bowel structures and disease in CT imaging when compared with the current oral contrast agents.

20 Jan 2026

New AI learning tool bridges communication gaps between autistic and neurotypical people

People with autism have brains that are wired differently. This can make them especially strong in some areas-such as noticing patterns, remembering details, or thinking logically-while making other things like social cues or changes in routine more challenging.

20 Jan 2026

Device / Technology News

New photocatalyst rapidly removes hidden carcinogenic byproducts from drinking water sources

Aston University and BioCare partner to develop AI-powered personalized nutrition app

Smartwatches improve the detection of atrial fibrillation

AI tool predicts metastatic risk in multiple cancers

Researchers develop protocol to create functional acinar cells in organoids

AI predicts health outcomes for premature newborns from blood samples

New chip-based test could revolutionize blood transfusions

UC Irvine wins ARPA-H award to advance lymphatic disease diagnosis

Red light therapy may protect athletes' brains from repetitive impacts

Wearable AI device turns silent throat signals into fluent speech for stroke patients

Sino Biological's launch of SwiftFluo® TR-FRET Kits pioneers a new era in high- throughput kinase inhibitor screening

New AI framework mirrors human physiology to understand emotional experiences

Rice’s SynthX Center leads interdisciplinary effort to tackle rare lymphatic disorders

EEG technology could be a useful tool for connecting brain signals with limb movements

Researchers develop MRI-compatible polymer cables for safer medical brain stimulation

Machine learning enables prosthetic hands to control grip for daily tasks

Weill Cornell Medicine receives ARPA-H award to advance lymphatic disease diagnosis

Far-red light suppresses biofilm formation and virulence in pathogenic bacteria

New oral contrast agent improves bowel disease detection on CT scans

New AI learning tool bridges communication gaps between autistic and neurotypical people

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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