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FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow For Self-Collection In A Health Care Setting

The FDA's approval of self-collection tests for HPV in the cervix can potentially improve detection rates among underserved populations.

Exploring The Promise Of Decentralised Cancer Clinical Trials

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of DCTs, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods and prompting regulatory bodies like the FDA and MHRA to support remote and digital approaches.

New Study Explores How Antifragility Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

One concept gaining traction is antifragility, a property where systems not only withstand stress but improve because of it. In cancer research, this concept is particularly relevant for tumors that adapt and evolve in response to treatment. Understanding antifragility could lead to more effective therapies.

Breaking Down Changes In NHS Cancer Waiting Times In England

NHS England's new cancer waiting time standards consolidate ten metrics into three key targets to improve clarity and timeliness in cancer care.

Potential New Approach To Enhancing Stem-cell Transplants

Targeting the protein c-Kit could enhance the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from bone marrow, improving the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants.

Link Discovered Between Sensory Neurons And Breast Cancer Metastasis

A new study reveals that sensory nerves secrete a neuropeptide driving breast cancer metastasis, and FDA-approved drug aprepitant can inhibit this interaction, offering potential new avenues for cancer treatment.

Individualized Cancer Therapy Demonstrates Safety And Sustained Immune Responses

Researchers have demonstrated that an individualized neoantigen therapy using mRNA-encoded instructions, can safely and effectively stimulate long-lasting immune responses against cancer cells.

OpenAI’s Project Strawberry Said To Be Building AI That Reasons And Does ‘Deep Research’

OpenAI's secretive project Strawberry aims to enhance AI chatbots' reasoning abilities by equipping models with skills like planning, autonomous internet navigation, and deep research, to iteratively improve problem-solving capabilities.

Lab-grown Human Brain Tissue Used To Control Robot

Advancements in organoid intelligence have led to the development of a system which integrates brain-like tissue organoids with an electrode chip to control robotic systems, potentially aiding in neurological repair.

AI Is Cracking A Hard Problem–giving Computers A Sense Of Smell

The launch of the DREAM Olfaction Prediction Challenge in has lead to significant advancements in machine olfaction, which could revolutionize fields like personalized fragrances, disease detection, and augmented reality.

Bug Brains Could Help Drone Swarms Find Their Way Home

Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have developed a 56-gram drone that uses visual snapshots for autonomous navigation, demonstrating a practical approach for tiny drones to operate in GPS-denied environments.

How Cleaning Up Shipping Cut Pollution—and Warmed The Planet

IMO 2020 aimed to reduce sulfur in shipping fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% to improve air quality and public health. The regulation has indeed lowered sulfur dioxide and ammonia levels near ports, but it has also led to increased warming.