01 / October / 2025 AI may worsen inequalities in the Global South, warn scientists Specialists at the 17th TWAS General Conference highlight the risks of a lack of infrastructure, dependence on other countries, and technological concentration By Marília Marasciulo
30 / September / 2025 Event debates the role of science in tackling urgent global challenges AI, the climate crisis, and regional inequalities on the agenda at the 17th TWAS General Conference in Rio de Janeiro By Marília Marasciulo
25 / September / 2025 Mayo Clinic’s efforts to connect global clinical data A decentralized data network is essential to address the health impacts of the climate crisis, warns Mayo Clinic Platform’s Eric Harnisch By Bruno de Pierro
05 / February / 2025 Artificial intelligence reduces beliefs in conspiracy theories ChatGPT-style system created at MIT diminishes conspiratorial beliefs for up to two months after interaction By Editorial staff
14 / January / 2025 To reduce costs and increase diversity in clinical studies A US regulatory agency advocates analyzing treatment efficacy by combining observational studies with targeted data collection By Editorial staff
26 / November / 2024 More patient-centric clinical trials Decentralized research helps to widen the diversity of patients undergoing clinical trials and expedite the development of new medications and therapies By Úrsula Neves
02 / September / 2024 Telemedicine guidelines reduce unnecessary prescriptions Study shows that the adoption of specific care guidelines reduced the prescription of antibiotics and antimicrobials for COVID-19 patients By Editorial staff
23 / August / 2024 AI increases colonoscopy rates in the US New York study used digital technology to identify cancer patients who missed colonoscopy exams By Editorial staff
21 / August / 2024 The atlas that could revolutionize medicine An international consortium, supported by Brazilian researchers, reveals details of the human body’s molecular composition and operations at a cellular level By Gilberto Stam
09 / August / 2024 Bioethics and AI: what role do clinicians and patients play? Researchers identify problems with the use of programs such as ChatGPT in the clinician-patient relationship and suggest how to make better use of AI tools By Editorial staff