Researchers at the University of Bern and Inselspital and the University Hospital Bern are exploring the use of artificial intelligence in the personalized treatment of heart muscle inflammation i.e. myocarditis.

Stock market investors have forecasted that the legalization of cannabis (marijuana) in the US will decrease the stock market value of leading pharmaceutical firms, mention researchers from the California Polytechnic State University and The University of New Mexico.

Researchers have developed a fast and cost-effective method to test liquids for a ubiquitous family of chemical compounds known as amphiphiles, which are used to detect diseases such as early-stage tuberculosis and cancer as well as to detect toxins in drugs, food, medical devices and water supplies.

Researchers at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country have developed a microfluidic plasma separator to optically detect blood biomarkers. They used high-resolution 3D fabrication to manufacture the innovative device.

A recent study in Frontiers in Psychology reveals that certain odors can influence our perception of colors. Dr. Ryan Ward and his team from Liverpool John Moores University exposed participants to various scents, including caramel, cherry, coffee, lemon, and peppermint, and found that these odors led to predictable distortions in color perception.

Researchers have revealed that practicing mindfulness can help people to make heart-healthy eating choices leading to improved health behaviours which lowers blood pressure and is ultimately good for the heart.

An international research group has investigated the mechanisms of cell migration and the impact of tissue rigidity on cell positioning and steering. The research sheds light on e.g. cancer cell migration and opens new possibilities for stopping and directing it.

Scientists have recorded the first direct evidence that babies react differently to various smells and tastes while in the womb. The Study took 4D ultrasound scans of 100 pregnant women to see how their unborn babies responded to flavours from foods eaten by their mothers.

Pharma companies are looking for new technologies to speed up the drug discovery process. For this purpose, industry players are exploring generative artificial intelligence as well as many other innovative AI solutions to optimize their results and deliver faster solutions to the market. Researchers are also keen to merge generative AI platforms like ChatGPT with other existing AI solutions to gain positive results.

The Suliman S. Olayan Foundation and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) recently held a ground breaking ceremony in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia to establish an institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Gulf nation. The institute is expected to prove beneficial for Kaust's intellectual property-based startups that specialize in water, agtech, energy, advanced computing, biotech, robotics, mobility, and advanced materials.