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Singapore's economy grew by 5.7% in Q4 2025, driven by a 15% surge in manufacturing, especially in biomedical and electronics sectors, leading to a full-year GDP growth of 4.8%, surpassing expectations despite global trade tensions.
A study estimates that 14% of biomedical research paper abstracts may have been written with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT, identified through analysis of language patterns, raising questions about AI's role in scientific writing.
Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a microscopic DNA-based 'NanoGripper' capable of grabbing virus particles, such as covid-19, to prevent infections. This innovative tool, detailed in Science Robotics, can rapidly identify viruses and potentially prevent them from infecting cells, with applications like antiviral nasal sprays. The NanoGripper's design allows for adaptability to target other viruses and even cancer cells, showcasing its potential in diagnostics and targeted treatments.
A research team from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba has developed a nano-sized polymer that can selectively deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to blood vessels feeding tumors and metastases, effectively treating advanced colorectal cancer that has spread in mice. The polymer, licensed to Vaxil Biotherapeutics, has shown promising preclinical results and is set to undergo human clinical trials soon, offering hope for treating advanced cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Scientists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made progress in understanding the production of nitroxide, a molecule with potential biomedical applications. By studying the properties of an iron-nitrosyl complex, they discovered that exposing it to optical light could potentially break its bond and produce nitroxide. This research provides insights into the bond-breaking process and lays the groundwork for future studies on similar molecules. The findings hold promise for developing new therapeutic technologies for cardiovascular conditions, microbial infections, cancer, and other health conditions.