GSK is investing £45 m with the Fleming Initiative to launch six “Grand Challenge” research programmes using cutting-edge AI to tackle antimicrobial resistance against pathogens like MRSA, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute launches an international trial of a 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine to protect babies against pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis.
NICE has endorsed idebenone (Raxone) on the NHS to treat Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in individuals aged 12 and over, offering hope to around 250 people.
Stanford researchers have developed an AI-powered "virtual scientist" capable of designing drug and vaccine candidates, marking a leap forward in biomedical research.
A breakthrough treatment for severe hay fever caused by birch pollen will soon be available on the NHS, as NICE recommends the first daily immunotherapy tablet for patients who don’t respond to standard therapies.
The UK has approved its first-ever needle-free adrenaline treatment for severe allergic reactions, marking a major development in how anaphylaxis could be managed in emergencies.
The NHS will offer a long-acting antibody injection to protect thousands of premature and vulnerable babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) starting this autumn.
The NHS will provide a new triple combination therapy to hundreds of children and adults with cystic fibrosis in England, aiming to improve lung function and quality of life for eligible patients.
UC Berkeley scientists unveil a powerful new at-home test using nanotech and AI to detect diseases like COVID-19 and cancer with unprecedented sensitivity.
The MHRA has executed a significant operation, seizing a staggering 7.7 million doses of illegal medicines and eliminating hundreds of illicit online listings.
Cardiff University spin-out Draig Therapeutics has been awarded £107m ($140m) to advance the development of novel therapies for major neuropsychiatric disorders.
A revolutionary STI test developed by UK-based Linear Diagnostics, a University of Birmingham spin-out company, delivers lab-accurate results in five minutes.
