UK invests £20M in AI-powered human models to improve drug testing
The UK Medical Research Council has announced a £20 million investment in a new research hub that will combine human-based laboratory models with artificial intelligence to accelerate medicine development and testing. The initiative aims to improve the predictive value of preclinical studies, reduce reliance on animal models, and enhance the translation of experimental findings into safer and more effective treatments for patients.
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