AI beats human breast cancer diagnosis
by Patrick GALEY A computer programme can identify breast cancer from routine scans with greater accuracy than human experts, researchers said in what they hoped could prove a breakthrough in…
Toshiba says its device tests for 13 cancer types with 99% accuracy from a single drop of blood
Toshiba Corp.'s latest technology has put them at the forefront of the fight against cancer—they have developed a device that is able to detect 13 types of cancer from a…
Genetically-modified babies are ‘ethically justifiable’ and could be a possibility in two years: Expert
With gene editing now presenting such low risks that it can be used in human embryos, genetically-modified babies aren't just the tales of science fiction. According to a newly published…
Washington DC sues e-cigarette firm Juul for targeting minors
Washington DC has joined the states of New York and California in suing Juul labs, the United States' largest electronic cigarette manufacturer, for targeting youngsters with its marketing campaigns. The…