The University of Liverpool is coordinating a £14m European research project, TransQST, to improve drug safety by leveraging public and private data. The project aims to develop novel computational models to address off-target reactions and minimize harm from adverse drug reactions.
Engineers at Caltech and ETH Zurich developed artificial skin that senses temperature changes, similar to pit vipers' prey-sensing organs. The material can detect tiny temperature changes and has a responsivity two orders of magnitude larger than existing electronic skins.
Research found that patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, particularly within the first year. The study's findings suggest a link between rapid deterioration in diabetes and early detection of pancreatic cancer.
A large study found that breast conserving therapy (BCT) is superior to mastectomy in early-stage breast cancer patients with no metastases. BCT, combined with radiation therapy, offers a survival advantage for patients aged over 50 years and those with comorbidity.
A new genomics study of shark DNA reveals unique modifications in immunity genes that may underlie rapid wound healing and possibly higher resistance to cancers. The research found modified legumain and Bag1 genes, which have counterparts in humans where overexpression is associated with cancers.
A breath test measuring five chemicals has shown promising results for detecting oesophagus and stomach cancers in a large patient trial. The test achieved an overall accuracy of 85%, outperforming the current method of endoscopy.