Google's quantum computing division will help develop new drugs
It teamed with Boehringer Ingelheim to do molecular dynamics simulations.
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European police hacked encrypted phones used by thousands of criminals
It led to one of the largest law enforcement busts ever.
IBM shares AI tools to better understand and treat COVID-19
It’s hoping to help researchers and frontline medical professionals.
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AI-formulated medicine to be tested on humans for the first time
It took less than a year to develop the drug, which is designed to treat OCD.
Color-changing bandages detect and treat drug-resistant infections
They could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Ads on Facebook are spreading misinformation about anti-HIV drugs
Facebook has allowed the ads to run despite complaints.
Weed is worse than murder, if you're selling a video game
'Weedcraft Inc.' isn't violent, but Devolver is having ad trouble anyway.
An algorithm is attempting to block drug deals at UK WiFi kiosks
It's an attempt to curb "antisocial" behavior.
Amazon puts former Kindle leader in charge of its pharmacy business
It's not who you'd expect to run a health care outfit.
FDA explores using blockchain to track drug supplies
It's not the only technological option for protecting medicine.
Alphabet's Verily is opening an opioid addiction center in Ohio
It's betting that technology and recovery can go hand in hand.
Wearable sensor can detect imminent opioid overdose
The low-cost device gives wearers the opportunity to administer life-saving drugs.
Molecule-level 'CT scans' could lead to faster drug discovery
It could take minutes to identify molecules instead of weeks.
Instagram offers help to people struggling with drug abuse
A pop-up appears when people search for drug-related material.
China uses VR eye tracking to gauge success of drug rehab
Rehab centers can supposedly tell when addicts are receptive to treatment.
GSK to use 23andMe’s DNA library in drug development
The new partnership gives GSK access to a huge database of DNA information.
Facebook redirects would-be opioid buyers to crisis helpline
Instagram will also get the feature soon.
Google uses its search skills to help fight opioid addiction
It's providing a location tool and vital search info.
Reddit bans communities trading firearms and drugs
It's part of an effort to clean up the site's act.