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OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

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OpenAI expands its enterprise AI push with a biology-focused model aimed at speeding target discovery, analysis and early drug development.
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Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects

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Canada commits CAD $20m to 33 genomics projects, targeting cancer care, climate-resilient crops and commercial innovation nationwide.
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Healthcare AI pilots outpace sector's regulatory readiness

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Healthcare AI pilots are surging, but Kyndryl warns weak governance and compliance leave most providers stuck in perpetual experimentation.
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CANARIE: The network behind Canada's scientific breakthroughs

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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A little-known research network, built before the cloud, now underpins Canada's AI, biotech and climate science - but its future is uncertain.
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Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.
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Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.
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Nebius awards AI health startups GPU credits worth $850,000

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Nebius has awarded over $850,000 in GPU credits to four AI health startups advancing cancer prediction, drug discovery, genomics and diagnostics.
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Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Biostate AI has raised USD $12 million to enhance AI tech for predicting disease progression using RNA sequencing, aiming to advance personalised medicine globally.
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Snowflake supports Apache Iceberg, enhancing data sharing

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Snowflake has unveiled full support for Apache Iceberg tables, enabling businesses to tap into enhanced analytics and secure data-sharing capabilities.
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Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.
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Genomics company opens new data centre in mainland China

Fri, 11th Oct 2019
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BlueBee launches a new data centre in mainland China, aiming to enhance its genomics data platform's global reach while complying with local regulations.