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9-Jun-2025
Onkos: Molecular test prevents unnecessary thyroid surgery
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
A test developed by the São Paulo state startup with support from FAPESP can distinguish benign nodules from malignant ones; the technology will be presented at one of the largest innovation events in France.
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- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
9-Jun-2025
In Situ: 3D biodressing for the treatment of chronic wounds and severe burns
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
With support from FAPESP, the startup has developed a material containing human umbilical cord stem cells that speeds up the recovery of skin lesions; the technology will be presented at the VivaTech technology fair in France.
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- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
9-Jun-2025
Smart adaptation: The fusion of AI and robotics for dynamic environments
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of automated robotics that are adaptive to their environments. The field of robotics has made remarkable strides over the past few decades, yet it continues to face challenges that hinder the full utilisation of its potential. Traditional robots often rely on pre-programmed instructions and restricted configurations, limiting their ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances. AI technologies - encompassing cognition, analysis, inference, and decision-making-enable robots to operate intelligently, significantly enhancing their capabilities to assist and support humans.
9-Jun-2025
UTHealth Houston launches tuition-free program for qualifying nursing students
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The new UTHealth Houston Future Nurses Fund will provide free in-state tuition and fees to qualifying students enrolled in the state’s top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Cizik School of Nursing.
9-Jun-2025
UC chemistry, P&G collaborate on antibacterial research
University of Cincinnati
Scientists at Procter and Gamble Co. are working with chemists at the University of Cincinnati to develop new antibacterial agents using nanotechnology.
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- ACS Sensors