Lab of the Future – News and Features

With the advent of machine learning and artificial intelligence, materials science could be poised to take its next big leap in efficiency since the introduction of computational chemistry.

A landmark study analyzing data from over five million individuals across 29 countries uncovered 700 genetic variants linked to depression, with 100 identified exclusively due to diverse ethnic inclusion.

A study identified the mutation mechanism LTA chromothripsis in 50% of high-grade osteosarcoma cases, explaining its genomic instability and aggressive nature. The findings highlight loss of heterozygosity as a prognostic biomarker.

Researchers from the University of Guelph and Canadian Light Source Inc. studied plant-based proteins and oils to replicate traditional cheese's texture. Pea protein combined with 25% coconut oil yielded firm, stretchy cheese-like qualities.

A study reveals a surprising link between upper body strength and mating success across genders. Using data from 4,316 U.S. adults, researchers found that individuals with greater grip strength reported more lifetime sexual partners.

A new machine learning-powered blood test can detect multiple types of cancer in their earliest stages.

A team has developed low-cost fluorescence-guided surgery goggles using off-the-shelf components, reducing costs from $100,000 to around $1,000. The system uses augmented reality glasses to display tumor locations in real-time during surgery.

A study reveals that a personalized approach, considering age, sex and size, improves the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The new method identifies more women and reduces misdiagnoses, ensuring better treatment opportunities.

New research shows that AI may help pinpoint care needs for hospitalized long COVID patients.

UK Biobank's proteomics study will measure 5,400 proteins in 600,000 samples, tracking changes over mid-to-late life. By combining genetic, imaging and proteomic data, this initiative promises breakthroughs in disease diagnosis and drug discovery.