Skip to content
Smooth Snake comeback: rare reptile thrives in Devon reintroduction project
Devon’s Smooth Snake population is rising fast thanks to conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and dedicated volunteers safeguarding heathlands.
Unified NHS AI platform to transform cancer screening research
A £6 million NIHR-funded platform will allow NHS trusts to test AI screening tools nationwide, cutting costs and delays.
NHS shifts to ‘patient-first’ approach in medical technology buying
New NHS procurement strategy prioritises patient outcomes, safety, and long-term value over lowest price, opening doors for medtech innovation.
Scientists uncover hidden protein blocking cancer immunotherapy success
Researchers identify sClever-1 as a hidden protein undermining immunotherapy — and show a new antibody may restore treatment effectiveness.
£15bn boost could spark wave of UK lab spin-outs beyond Oxford, Cambridge & London
A £15bn funding plan could generate 1,700 new spin-outs and 56,000 jobs — if investment spreads beyond the ‘golden triangle’.
Oral bacteria and fungi linked to 3.5x higher pancreatic cancer risk, major study finds
Oral microbes, including Candida fungi, may triple pancreatic cancer risk — offering new potential for early screening and personalised prevention strategies.
LabOS Expands AI-Driven LIS Platform with New Add-On Modules
LabOS expands its AI-driven LIS with new physician and courier modules, boosting efficiency, compliance, and patient-focused laboratory workflows.
Ultra-clean graphene breakthrough unlocks hidden quantum effects
Researchers at the NGI have developed ultra-clean graphene, eliminating interference and opening new doors in superconductivity, magnetism, and quantum phenomena.
NHS home testing hits 100,000 milestone in hepatitis C fight
The NHS home testing service has reached 100,000 users, preventing serious illness and bringing England closer to eliminating hepatitis C.
AI uncovers hidden signs of prostate cancer years before diagnosis
Uppsala researchers show AI can detect prostate cancer long before it’s visible to pathologists, helping reduce missed diagnoses and save lives.
Toolsquare gives you insight and control over the use of your equipment
Toolsquare’s smart monitoring system logs usage, boosts accountability, reduces downtime, and gives managers real-time insights for better investment decisions.
Plasma and Serum Viscosity Testing: The Modern Diagnostic Tool Healthcare Can’t Afford to Ignore
Plasma and serum viscosity testing is emerging as a faster, more accurate alternative to outdated inflammation markers like ESR and CRP, offering improved reliability, resistance to drug interference, and rapid results that meet the demands of modern healthcare.
WHO sets standards for newborn infection diagnostics
WHO has released new standards for affordable newborn infection diagnostics, aiming to save lives through earlier detection and improved treatment decisions.
NHS launches world-first gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out
The NHS will offer a free gonorrhoea vaccine to high-risk patients from August 2025, aiming to curb record infections and antibiotic resistance.
Kennedy axes $500m mRNA vaccine investment
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects, redirecting US$0.5 billion to alternative platforms he claims are safer.
Molecular ‘Missteps’ Could Undermine Green Polymer Efficiency, Say Birmingham Scientists
New imaging reveals structural flaws in eco-friendly polymers that could limit performance in future tech.
MPs say UKRI lacks transparency, clear goals, and modern systems
Parliament urges reforms at UKRI, citing weak accountability and unclear progress on research-to-innovation goals.
Study Links Endurance Sports to Heart Rhythm Problems in Older Men
New study reveals some older male athletes may face hidden heart risks after years of endurance training.
MHRA Clears Backlogs, Backs Innovation, and Boosts Safety in New Annual Report
MHRA clears backlogs, supports new treatments, and boosts UK health safety with AI and innovation.
Robots in the Operating Room: Can AI Make Surgery Safer and More Accessible Worldwide?
Surgical care is one of the most unequal aspects of global healthcare. In many low- and middle-income countries, access to safe, timely surgery is limited by a shortage of trained surgeons, under-resourced facilities, and long travel distances for patients. But emerging technologies in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) could change that. Robotic surgical systems—once the […]