World-first CRISPR gene-editing therapy approved in UK

Nov17
by on November 17, 2023 at 1:03 pm
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The UK has become the first country in the world to approve CRISPR gene-editing therapy. The landmark biotech decision involves the treatment of two specific blood dieseases, but also opens the door for the use of the technology in treating many other genetic disorders.  Regulators approved the use of CRISPR for the treatment of inherited diseases sickle-cell anaemia and β-thalassaemia on Thursday. The former affects the shape of red blood cells of 20 million people worldwide and can cause debilitating pain. People with the latter need to receive regular blood transfusions to counteract a reduced production of haemoglobin, which in…

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AI is transforming the English dictionary

Nov16
by on November 16, 2023 at 4:43 pm
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AI has made another assault on the English language. After taking the title of the Collins Dictionary word of the year, artificial intelligence this week assailed the Cambridge version. This time, the impact is more subtle — but deeper. The first example emerged from Cambridge’s word of the year for 2023: “hallucinate.” It’s an old word, but the award is due to a new meaning. In the latest versions of the Cambridge Dictionary, “hallucinate” has an extra definition: “When an artificial intelligence (= a computer system that has some of the qualities that the human brain has, such as the…

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This new EV supercharger on wheels recharges in just 6 minutes

Nov16
by on November 16, 2023 at 1:37 pm
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For UK battery startup NyoBolt, six seems to be the magic number. First, in June it showcased an EV that could be fully charged in just six minutes (a claimed record). And today it unveiled a new kind of supercharger that can also be recharged in — you guessed it — six minutes.  Dubbed Bolt-ee, it essentially looks like a four-wheeled metal box with an interactive touchscreen for a face. Unlike fixed charging stations, this fast-charging, direct current, 300kW device is fully mobile.  “Bolt-ee can reach a parked vehicle in any bay, delivering up to 100 miles of range in…

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This smart ring claims to be the lightest ever — and the first with haptic navigation

Nov15
by on November 15, 2023 at 5:27 pm
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French startup Circular claims to have created the world’s thinnest and lightest smart ring — as well as the first-ever to use haptic navigation. The wearable, named the Circular Ring Slim, became available on pre-order today. Weighing just 2 grams and measuring a mere 2.2 mm in thickness, the device packs big features into a tiny frame. To analyse the user’s health, the ring assesses seven biometrics and 142 derived markers. These markers are captured by a suite of sensors. One is a simple surface temperature sensor. Another is a three-axis accelerometer count, which assesses activity and movement. Then there…

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Everything startups need to know about building a security compliance program

Nov14
by on November 14, 2023 at 3:33 pm
Posted In: Future of Work


With cybercrime on the rise across the UK and more SMEs being targeted, security is more important than ever before. Even if you believe your business is secure from data leaks and cyberattacks, if you’re not able to demonstrate this to potential clients, your sales team could be missing out on growth-driving deals. This is especially the case for enterprise clients that often require potential partners to demonstrate compliance with some of the key measures such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2. All this means that security compliance is no longer a nice to have for UK startups. Security compliance…

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