New Tech Affecting The Future Of Health

Genome Editing This tech gives scientists the ability to change an organism’s DNA. CRISPR is one of the hallmark tools, and it is being trialled to treat a host of diseases, from blood disorders to hereditary blindness.

Synthetic Biology This area of research seeks to create new biological parts, devices and systems, or to redesign systems found in nature. It is turning its attention to health, with firms like GRO Biosciences trialling synthetic insulin.

AI Technologies Several types of artificial intelligence are already being used in healthcare. Machine learning based on a statistical technique is one of the most common and most successful, with algorithms outperforming radiologists at spotting malignant tumours.