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July 18, 2026

OpenAI & DeepMind

AI in Biotech & High-Impact Journals

Single pass inactivation of airborne multidrug resistant bacteria using electron beam irradiation with mechanistic evidence

Nature Medicine · Jul 21

Single pass inactivation of airborne multidrug resistant bacteria using electron beam irradiation with mechanistic evidence

Initial feasibility assessment of robotic-assisted cleft lip repair in an in-vitro model

Nature Medicine · Jul 18

Initial feasibility assessment of robotic-assisted cleft lip repair in an in-vitro model

OPTIM: a randomized phase II trial of nivolumab followed by nivolumab-ipilimumab or docetaxel at progression in recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (OPTIM; AIO-KHT-0117)

Nature Medicine · Jul 18

OPTIM: a randomized phase II trial of nivolumab followed by nivolumab-ipilimumab or docetaxel at progression in recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (OPTIM; AIO-KHT-0117)

Reinforcement learning for treatment decision-making in sepsis: a scoping review

Nature Medicine · Jul 18

Reinforcement learning for treatment decision-making in sepsis: a scoping review

A distributional reinforcement learning model for temporal coagulation balance evaluation and state‑guided supportive suggestions

Nature Medicine · Jul 17

A distributional reinforcement learning model for temporal coagulation balance evaluation and state‑guided supportive suggestions

Alternative to invasive bronchoscopy: validating tracheal aspirates for microbiome profiling in intensive care unit pneumonia patients

Nature Medicine · Jul 17

Alternative to invasive bronchoscopy: validating tracheal aspirates for microbiome profiling in intensive care unit pneumonia patients

An AI co-scientist to accelerate biomedical research

Nature Machine Learning · Jul 17

An AI co-scientist to accelerate biomedical research

An enzyme-specific protein language model for catalytic property prediction

Nature Machine Learning · Jul 17

An enzyme-specific protein language model for catalytic property prediction

Artificial intelligence needs better health systems to reduce inequalities

Nature Medicine · Jul 17

Artificial intelligence needs better health systems to reduce inequalities

Beyond motor ımpairment somatosensory function and body awareness as contributors to activity, participation and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy

Nature Medicine · Jul 17

Beyond motor ımpairment somatosensory function and body awareness as contributors to activity, participation and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy