A study byThe University of Washington study submitted experimental genetic profiles determine whether an adversary could learn through a target’s profile whether or not the target has a mutation that makes them susceptible to a disease, and finds that GEDmatch is vulnerable t
Through anonymously processed medical data, companies like Future Care Lab creating technology to meet elder users' needs, and the use of virtual reality to help caregivers empathize with their patients, Japan has been leveraging digitization to improve care for their agi
The remarkable convergence of advances in bioengineering and neurology has resulted in a fast-developing way to treat chronic diseases, known as bioelectronic medicine, which allow scientists to identify specific nerves and implant devices that can be activated when needed to
Israel plans to combine HMOs’ digital health records that cover most Israelis into a single system for AI and data analytics to tap.
In a small country with digitized records, big data could make medicine cheaper and more effective.
Editas Medicine and Allergan announce a more acceptable form of gene editing, one that would change genetic defects in cells that don’t get passed onto the next generation.
Apple, Google, Microsoft and other giants are accelerating their efforts to remake health care with new tracking apps, sensors and other tools.
A research news website with a dedicated section for medical technology news.
A scientist claims he had used CRISPR to gene-edit pair of twins to make them resistant to HIV, and the scientific community is disappointed. The ethics of this action are put into question and condemned by the international community.
An argument against human gene editing technology being used to edit out disabilities.
Elon Musk announces his visions for Neuralink, a way to merge one's brains with their computers. These include minimally invasive implant procedures, allowing those with paralysis to gain naturalistic control of their technology.