Biotechnology & Health Tech

UC Berkeley researchers have just levelled up surgical robotics via a method called HiL-SERL (Human-in-the-Loop Strategy Enhanced Reinforcement Learning). This approach incorporates human feedback during robot training and achieves flawless task execution by the end of trials—something traditional imitation models just can’t match. (BioEngineer.org) What Makes HiL-SERL Special In classic behavioral cloning, robots learn by … Read more

Sometimes the most exciting breakthroughs start in your own backyard. Researchers led by McMaster University discovered a potent new antibiotic called lariocidin in soil from a technician’s garden. This molecule—shaped like a lasso—sets itself apart by targeting bacterial ribosomes in a completely new way and shows no toxicity to human cells. Pretty cool, right? (CIDRAP; … Read more

Got a sensitive tooth that catches every sip of cold water? Researchers at IISc and the startup Theranautilus might have a sci-fi style cure. They’ve created magnetic nanobots—”CalBots”—that swarm into the microscopic tunnels in your teeth and self-assemble into a cement-like plug. One single application and you could have lasting relief. (Times of India) How … Read more

Here’s something cool I came across today. Researchers at the Salk Institute used CRISPR to dig deep into the so-called “dark genome” and uncovered tiny microproteins that help fat cells grow and store lipids. One of these may be a real game-changer for treating obesity and its related problems. (Technology Networks) Why microproteins matter Most … Read more

Chinese biotech services giant WuXi AppTec announced plans to raise approximately HK$7.70 billion (US$980.9 million) by issuing new H shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange. This move aims to support rapid global expansion of its drug development, contract research, and manufacturing services. (Reuters) WuXi reported a more than 95% jump in half‑year net profit … Read more

Sarepta Therapeutics is under intense scrutiny after the **FDA investigated the death of an eight‑year‑old boy** treated with its Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Elevidys. This marks the third reported fatality related to the therapy or its experimental counterpart. (Reuters) The U.S. FDA has now **requested a full pause of Elevidys shipments** across the U.S., … Read more

July 17, 2025, Cupertino Apple has added a new AI feature to its Health app. The update helps users spot early signs of illness by using health data from the Apple Watch and iPhone. The system looks at things like your heart rate, sleep patterns, oxygen levels, and movement trends. This new feature is now … Read more

July 6, 2025, Mountain View Google Health has officially released a new AI-powered diagnostic tool that allows users to identify a wide range of medical conditions using only their smartphone camera and voice. The tool, launched today in beta for Android and Pixel devices, supports early detection for over 300 conditions, including skin diseases, respiratory … Read more