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• [New] England's NHA will offer whole-genome sequencing to every newborn beginning in 2026. Armstrong Economics
• [New] Crispr-based therapies will be an integral component for any cure for HIV in the future. Chemistry World
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Over the next three to five years, VR will reemerge transformed by the convergence of Generative AI, Physical AI and spatial computing. Forbes
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] From generative AI 2.0 to emotion-sensitive devices and quantum-assisted design workflows, 2026 is set to push emerging technology far beyond incremental upgrades. Automation.com
• [New] By 2030, generative AI is being touted to be deeply integrated into all levels of business, providing automation for everything from content generation to customer service and product design. Themes ETFs
• Optical genome mapping could help uncover causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. EurekAlert!
• The enrichment of SCZ-associated genes for the hippocampus could support the presence of clinically relevant targets for BCI/DBS therapies in the brain region area. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Quantum-enabled personalized treatment plans will become available for complex conditions like cancer and rare genetic disorders by 2032. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2025, 20% of healthcare organizations will have shifted from reactive sick care to proactive health based on genetic, behavioral, and social data. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Genomic medicine will become mainstream within the decade. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The convergence of AI, genomics, and connected devices is creating a perfect storm of innovation that will reshape medicine more in the next decade than it has in the past century. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen investigated whether people could distinguish AI-generated mindfulness exercises from human-created ones and identified what factors influence acceptance of AI voices in meditation guidance. Mindful Leader
• Research funding for women took a fresh step forward, with 65 grants launched to support postgraduate projects that drive education and income generation in Morocco. UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
• Researchers expect the next decade to bring even more detailed genetic maps of autism. Psychology Today
• As most current BCI deployments do not consider neural data protection, BCIs toward interconnected devices generate security concerns which will increase in the near future, while the field of security oriented to BCIs is not yet mature, generating opportunities for attackers. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 30 November 2025