In collaboration with partners, researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have developed new hybrid compounds that, in laboratory studies, were shown to simultaneously reduce the viability of aggressive cancer cells and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi.

Most scientific research into snoring is aimed at treating sleep apnea, but snoring not caused by sleep apnea can still be debilitating. In Physics of Fluids, researchers developed a 3D model of the upper airway, complete with dynamic airflows, soft tissues, and sound generation, with the goal of understanding how these elements are related. They simulated the movement of air through the mouth, watching closely for any sound-producing vibrations, and found that the loudest sounds resulted from unsteady airflow across the soft tissues of the mouth, hinting at possible anti-snoring solutions.

Insilico Medicine has been nominated for the 2026 Prix Galien USA “Best Startup” Award for the second consecutive year. The nomination follows rentosertib’s advancement into Phase III clinical development, the company’s listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and agreements announced in 2026 representing approximately $10 billion in aggregate potential value.

A research paper by scientists from Imperial College London introduced a bionic multichannel whisker system, as an additional sensing modality for endoluminal interventions.

The new research paper, published on Aug. 05 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems, provided proof‑of‑concept validation for a compact sensor add‑on that can discriminate surface texture, reconstruct local geometry, and estimate radial contact forces–three tactile primitives that are difficult to access through vision alone.