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Paradigm shift in oncology: Cancer Center at Illinois Lab lab pioneers multi-institutional publication on critical emergence of point-of-care diagnostic technology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Cancer Center at IllinoisWho doesn’t want cancer testing results at less cost, with greater speed and accuracy? Interdisciplinary innovators like Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) Program Leader Brian Cunningham are among the pioneers of the emerging field of point-of-care (POC) diagnostic technology aiming to make this dream a reality.
To present the case for the transformative shift in oncology underway thanks to POC molecular diagnostic technology, Cunningham initiated a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary collaboration. The team published a critical review paper arguing POC technology stands to dramatically change the future of cancer detection, therapy selection, therapy effectiveness monitoring, and personalized medicine.
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- Lab on a Chip
Revolutionising building cooling: PolyU’s award-winning AI delivers major energy savings
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University- Journal
- Energy and Buildings
Virtual reality reveals the role of stress in selecting the memories we store and the details we remember
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)- Journal
- Virtual Reality
Antibacterial and anticancer potentials of graphene-silicon nitride nanomaterials-enhanced polymer nanocomposites
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Hybrid nanomaterials (HNMs) have become more interesting to researchers for various optoelectronic and biological applications. In response, this investigation focuses on the impact of loading ratios of (0, 1 %, 3 %, and 5 %) of HNMs from graphene oxide (GO) and silicon nitride (Si3N4). HNMs are utilized to reinforce blended polymers, including polyethylene oxide (PEO), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and nano-polyaniline (PANI) to fabricate (PEO100K–CMC–PANI/GO–Si3N4) using the developed sol–gel-ultrasonic procedure. X-ray diffraction revealed semi-crystalline behavior among all samples, while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy showed strong physical interfacial interactions among the sample components. Meanwhile, field emission scanning electron and transmission electron microscopies showed a fine dispersion and a homogeneous matrix with significant changes. The optical absorption behavior revealed continuous high absorption peaks at 200–280-nm wavelengths, which strongly impacts (GO–Si3N4). Increases in concentration also strongly impact (GO–Si3N4), which results in an improved optical energy gap for the allowed and forbidden transitions from 3.5 eV for the blended polymer to 3 and 2.9 eV by increasing the HNM content. The contributions of HNMs notably enhance the ability to reduce the zones of the bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, from 18 to 26 mm. In effect, HNMs with a concentration higher than 5 % assist in inhibiting the growth of lung cancer (A549) cells. As such, these NCs present good optical behavior for multi-applications, such as biosensors and biological and optoelectronic devices.
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- Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity
What’s new in assisted reproduction research? A 40-year review reveals changing priorities
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAssisted reproductive technology (ART) has transformed infertility treatment but is associated with a 2–5-fold increased risk of ectopic pregnancy (EP) compared with natural conception. Despite accumulating evidence, a comprehensive bibliometric evaluation of ART-related EP (ART-EP) research—encompassing its evolution, knowledge gaps, and collaboration patterns—remains lacking. This study aimed to systematically map the ART-EP research landscape, identify critical gaps, and characterize global collaborative networks in alignment with the evidence-based optimization goals of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.
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- Reproductive and Developmental Medicine
NUS Medicine scientists develop swallowable nanocage for targeted gastric cancer therapy
National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineOral delivery platform is designed to protect therapeutic enzymes in the stomach and activate treatment selectively at tumour sites.
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- Journal of Nanobiotechnology
Study reveals an “Intention–behavior gap” in clinical teachers’ adoption of AI-assisted teaching
Society of China University JournalsArtificial intelligence is quickly moving into medical education. Hospitals and medical schools are exploring how AI can help generate cases, prepare teaching materials, design assessments, and support more personalized learning. But for clinical teachers, being open to AI does not necessarily mean using it in day-to-day teaching.
A new study published in the Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research highlights that gap. Researchers from Peking University First Hospital conducted a questionnaire survey among clinical teachers at a university-affiliated hospital, distributing 359 questionnaires and collecting 335 valid responses and found that teachers reported relatively high willingness to adopt AI-assisted teaching, but much lower levels of actual use. The finding points to a practical challenge for medical education: AI tools may be widely discussed and increasingly accessible, but their integration into clinical teaching still depends on trust, support, and usable implementation pathways.