Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] In pharmaceutical R&D, companies like Insilico Medicine use generative models to design novel protein structures with therapeutic potential by reducing discovery time from years to weeks. Market Data Forecast
• [New] A major new federal regulation, the Department of Justice's Bulk Data Rule, has added a significant layer of compliance and risk for companies handling genetic data. JD Supra
• [New] Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, working in partnership with Roche, have created a next-generation human liver organoid microarray platform designed to predict which medications might trigger harmful immune responses in certain individuals. ScienceDaily
• [New] Generative AI will become widespread, with 75% of businesses expected to use it for synthetic data creation by 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] AI-powered code generation in 2025 represents both an extraordinary opportunity and a significant responsibility. Ficus Technologies
• [New] Ulixacaltamide has a 70% chance of getting approved - up from no chance before - and could generate north of $2.5 billion in sales as an essential tremor product. BioPharma Dive
• [New] OpenAI has partnered with AMD to build a massive 6-gigawatt AI infrastructure powered by AMD chips, a collaboration expected to generate tens of billions in revenue for AMD over the next four years. Mid-October 2025 AI & Tech News: Key Global Updates
• [New] 71% of businesses now use generative AI, up from just 33% a year ago, and 92% of CEOs plan to increase AI investments in the next few years. Security Boulevard
• [New] According to an extensive 2025 analysis by AI Multiple, most experts estimate a 50% probability that AGI will be reached between 2040 and 2060, emphasizing that current advances like OpenAI's GPT-5 and DeepMind's Gemini models are powerful precursors but not yet instances of general intelligence. Educational Technology and Change Journal
• [New] A surgeon will see critical blood vessels highlighted through AR glasses; a radiologist will have every scan pre-read with anomalies flagged; an oncologist will have a treatment plan generated from the latest global research. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• [New] More Economic Opportunities: The metaverse sector is projected to generate $5 trillion in value by 2030. KuCoin Learn
• [New] The proliferation of nuclear weapons poses grave risks to humanity and future generations. Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
• [New] The BRICS have established the General Assembly of Cities and Municipalities which will focus on inter-municipal cooperation rather than international cooperation. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] The last of the Baby Boom generation will be 65 at the end of the decade, and America's health systems are going to be caring for more people who are older, and will likely need more care. Onclive
• [New] Retailers like Target and Dollar General, restaurant chains like Darden Restaurants Inc, and leisure companies such as Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and Walt Disney Company could see increased demand. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Sector-specific indices reacted even more sharply: - The Nifty Pharma Index slumped 3.33% over fears of steep US tariffs, up to 250%, on Indian pharmaceutical exports, which posed a major risk for generics and vaccine suppliers. Finsights by Square League
• Transparency will be crucial because precision bred organisms are still defined as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The IPKat
• MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate - a breakthrough that could reshape how we treat hundreds of genetic diseases. ScienceDaily
• Researchers will highlight how global genomic databases and climate change studies are advancing personalized medicine for diverse populations. ASHG
• Wright emphasized that the next-generation reactors will provide reliable and affordable energy for Americans, mitigate concerns about climate change, and reduce reliance on Russia. BGR
• Optimistically: AI has the potential to become a scientific collaborator, with systems like DeepMind's Co-Scientist and Stanford's Virtual Lab autonomously generating, testing, and validating hypotheses. / China AI Supremacy
• According to a Gartner forecast reported by CXTODAY, autonomous systems powered by generative AI are expected to handle 80% of customer service interactions by 2029, resulting in a reduction of up to 30% in operational costs. Forbes

Last updated: 26 October 2025