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GlobalData Thematic Intelligence

Why is the healthcare industry hesitant to join the metaverse?

The metaverse could improve access to care for all patients, regardless of their location.

Biohacking is a response to societal problems, but is not the answer

Some in the biohacking space have attempted to realize their dreams of becoming superhuman by circumventing physical ‘flaws’.

Forever young: a new demographic?

Ageing is an intensely complex syndrome influenced by many factors, so a myriad of possible influences has been suggested.

Can we overturn the current NHS crisis?

According to the BMA, as of October 2022, 7.21 million NHS patients had had appointments delayed by up to 18 months

Fentanyl: a horrifyingly disruptive drug

According to the CDC, fentanyl is 50 times as powerful as heroin and 100 times as powerful as morphine.

Bacteriophages: the viruses that can actually be good for you

Given the small number of antibiotics reaching the market, many companies are steering towards treatments such as bacteriophages.

Cloud robotics labs are accelerating drug discovery and development

Specialist robotics vendors such as Strateos, Automata Labs, and Insilico Medicine offer laboratory set-ups with Cloud-connected robotic equipment.