New blood test using AI for detecting bowel cancer, period tracker app prioritizing data privacy, drones delivering blood in Rwanda, aerospace students developing satellite movement system.
The Pinpoint Test uses AI to assess cancer risk in blood samples, aiding early diagnosis.
Meta-Futura Aerospace is developing thruster systems to improve satellite maneuverability in space.
Deep dives
Innovative Blood Test for Bowel Cancer Diagnosis
A new blood test called the Pinpoint Test, developed by experts in the UK, utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze blood samples, determining a patient's cancer risk. This test aims to expedite diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer by reducing waiting times and enhancing early detection rates. By using AI to interpret subtle signals in blood samples, the Pinpoint Test ranks individuals based on their likelihood of having cancer, enabling more targeted and efficient allocation of healthcare resources.
Improving Satellite Mobility in Space
Three aerospace engineering students from the University of Southampton have created Meta-Futura Aerospace, a startup focused on simplifying satellite movement in space. Their system, utilizing two thrusters, aims to enhance the mobility of smaller satellites efficiently and affordably. By streamlining control systems and reducing mass, this innovative approach addresses the increasing need for maneuverable satellites and collision avoidance measures in crowded orbital environments.
Tech Innovations in Women's Health with Health Apps
Clue, a menstrual cycle tracking app, plays a crucial role in improving women's health by collecting data on menstrual cycles and symptoms. This data aids in identifying gender health gaps, disparities in diagnoses, and treatment durations. Clue's new feature, My Health Record, aims to link cycle and symptom data to health conditions, empowering users to navigate their health concerns effectively and provide valuable insights to healthcare professionals for informed decision-making.
Experts develop a new blood test that could change the way suspected cases of bowel cancer are managed. At the heart of it is A.I. analysis to calculate a patient's cancer risk. We speak to the team behind the PinPoint Test. Also on Tech Life this week, period trackers and your personal data - find out how one app is promising to keep your information safe. Drones are being used to make childbirth safer in Rwanda. And listen to the aerospace students who have developed a new way to move satellites around in space.
Presenter: Shiona McCallum
Producer: Tom Quinn
(Image: A photo of a lab technician holding a blood sample. Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images)
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