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"The promise of the Human Genome Project has finally arrived."
Kurzweil predicts that AI will combine with biotechnology to defeat degenerative diseases this decade. Then things will get really interesting.
If you guessed “staying up all night to play video games,” you’d be right.
Twin Health lets patients with diabetes see what’s happening inside their own body and can model each patient’s unique metabolism.
It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.
Embedded in a cell phone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.
It could prevent sun damage and help chemical burns heal faster.
Interventions can make the most difference when Alzheimer’s is detected early.
A company in England has made a test that picks out the compounds from breath that reveal if people have liver disease.
A panel of healthcare professionals much preferred responses that came from the chatbot in a recent study.
The future of healthcare may bring powerful collaborations between AI and medical professionals.
What if we could harvest energy from human heat, sweat, or vibrations?
The Apple Watch could soon take the pain out of monitoring blood sugar levels.
The soft robotic models are patient-specific and could help clinicians zero in on the best implant for an individual.
The body uses its own electricity to repair wounds. Faster healing may be possible with additional electrical stimulation.
There may be a faster, less-painful way to use radiation against cancer.
The president identified developing MCED tests as a priority for the Cancer Moonshot.
New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.
The world is aging, and with age comes vision decline. New research may have found how to improve eyesight in an accessible way.
NicoBoard is an app that helps parents make sense of a frightening time.
Wearable technology can help increase lifespan by changing what we know about our dietary needs and creating new ways to exercise.
The paper-thin device may also someday be used to stimulate bone growth.
Wireless charging isn't just for phones and laptops. It could also power medical devices like heart implants.