Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Scientists discovered that ideal cardiovascular health-measured by the AHA's Life's Essential 8 metrics - could lower the chances of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia occurring in a population set with a high genetic risk for cognitive decline. Pharmacy Times
• [New] A simple genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland. SKY
• [New] By 2050, when all the surviving baby boomer generation is 85 or older, the percentage of Canadians over 65 living with dementia is expected to increase to 13.2% (Table 2). Alzheimer Society of Canada
• [New] Recognizing the importance of regulating the spreading influence of AI in military operations, the UN secretary general aims to achieve a legally binding treaty by 2026 that bans AI weapons systems that operate without human control or oversight and cannot comply with international humanitarian law. Minnesota Journal of International Law
• [New] Genetic testing saves lives, and Australians should be able to access it without worrying it will affect their ability to get affordable life insurance. Insurance Business
• [New] The Australian government has introduced legislation that will prevent life insurance companies from using adverse genetic test outcomes in their underwriting processes. Insurance Business
• [New] We know that the fear of being denied insurance coverage has been a huge disincentive for Australians to have genetic testing when they need it. Insurance Business
• [New] The approval of multiple high-value gene therapies with price tags exceeding USD 1 million underscores the commercial potential. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Experts at Cincinnati Children's have uncovered striking metabolic differences in people with Fanconi anaemia, a rare genetic disorder that causes bone marrow failure and dramatically increases cancer risk. News-Medical
• [New] The coming decades will see trillions shift from the Baby Boomer generation to their heirs, marking the largest wealth transfer in history. CIMMagazine
• [New] The burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak is set for completion in 2027 and could become the first in human history to generate electricity from fusion. The Cool Down
• [New] Rosatom and India's Department of Atomic Energy are advancing work on larger VVER-1200 reactors as well as small modular units that could anchor the next generation of India's civilian nuclear capacity. https://www.uniindia.com/~/russia-sees-world-turning-mu
• England's NHA will offer whole-genome sequencing to every newborn beginning in 2026. Armstrong Economics
• Crispr-based therapies will be an integral component for any cure for HIV in the future. Chemistry World
• India's biotech ecosystem has been gaining momentum as investors look beyond pure software plays; combining CRISPR platforms with AI-based assay design and result interpretation could create defensible IP moats and recurring revenue from test panels. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• By 2032, cosmetic peptides will stand as essential components of next-generation beauty products, reshaping the global skincare landscape with precision, efficacy, and scientific sophistication. openpr
• The buildup of defence capabilities weighs on public finances: as defence expenditure in the EU rises by 0.5% of GDP between 2024 and 2027, the general government deficit is projected to edge up from 3.1% to 3.4% of GDP, while the public debt ratio is set to increase from 82% to 84.5%. / Ukraine CEPR
• The Next Generation EU programme finishes at the end of 2026, and there is a risk that substantial amounts of available funds will not be disbursed to Member States in time. EIN Presswire
• The Profitability Requirements for a $230 Billion AI Company A $230 billion valuation requires believing xAI will eventually generate profits justifying that number. Winsome Marketing
• The SP 800-172 controls are intended for safeguarding information that may be the target of Advanced Persistent Threats, which are highly capable, resourceful, and patient cybersecurity threat actors generally associated with nation-states such as China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. JD Supra
• Over the next three to five years, VR will reemerge transformed by the convergence of Generative AI, Physical AI and spatial computing. Forbes
• By 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have deployed generative AI-enabled applications in production environments, up from less than 5% in early 2023. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2026, more than 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or deployed generative AI-enabled applications, up from less than 5% in early 2023. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 07 December 2025