biomedical science
Coverage of biomedical science in the Nexus archive.
- New effort aims to speed the development of rare-disease treatments
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub is launching a new funding initiative to accelerate rare-disease treatments by supporting patient-led organizations and scientists. The effort aims to build research networks, collect data, establish registries, and foster collaboration between patients, physicians, and researchers to overcome challenges in developing therapies for overlooked conditions.
- Eric Topol
Eric Topol, a famed cardiologist, discusses how AI has transformed biomedical science. The article highlights the impact of artificial intelligence on advancing the field.
- Aviv Regev
Aviv Regev, a biotech executive, discusses the current inflection point in biomedical science and the positive role of frustration.
- Surge in fake citations uncovered by audit of 2.5 million biomedical science papers
An audit of 2.5 million biomedical science papers found a surge in fake citations, with fabricated citation rates climbing steeply since 2023. The analysis examined 97 million citations and was published in Nature. The findings suggest a significant increase in academic fraud.