Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Dominant Biomarker Types: Genetic biomarkers are projected to command around 29% of the revenue share in 2026, while cell-based ones are likely to be the fastest-growing at about 13.2% CAGR through 2033, driven by advances in liquid biopsy. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Until the patent for semaglutide expires in 2032, anything being sold as generic semaglutide in the US is going to be unregulated or illegal. Treated
• [New] Enter COMPASS, a new pan-cancer AI model introduced in Nature Medicine that analyzes tumour gene expression to forecast immunotherapy success across 33 cancer types and multiple immune checkpoint inhibitors. This Week in Science
• [New] The FTC has issued repeated consumer alerts treating voice cloning as an impersonation and deception risk, and the FBI IC3 has published public service announcements warning that AI-generated audio is used in vishing campaigns against families and officials. EyeSift
• [New] A voice clone could be created from about three seconds of audio and reach an 85% match. Memeburn
• [New] Packaged scam operations combining voice cloning, deepfake video, fake websites, and targeted messaging could be assembled for as little as $60 per month. Memeburn
• [New] Healthcare leadership is expecting AI to contribute to clinical decision-making; a Deloitte study finds that 62% of healthcare leaders see promise in generative AI for quicker decision-making. West Health Mosaic
• [New] NHS England will support a national rollout of AI notetaking tools, which record conversations between patients and NHS staff to generate real-time transcriptions and clinical summaries. UKAuthority
• [New] 39% of workers' core skills are expected to change by 2030, while PwC reports that only 14% of workers use generative AI daily at work. Orgvue
• [New] Lockheed Martin plans to advance a compact, modular power system designed to generate electricity in the Moon's permanently shadowed regions, where sunlight never reaches. ScienceDaily
• [New] Generative AI could inject $4.4 trillion annually into the global economy, optimizing diverse operations ranging from software engineering to tailored customer interactions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] There will be an England-wide rollout of AI tools that record conversations between patients and NHS staff to generate real-time transcriptions and clinical summaries. BBC News
• [New] One year ago, the consensus among serious AI scientists placed AGI - Artificial General Intelligence, meaning AI that matches or exceeds human-level reasoning across all domains, somewhere between 2030 and 2032. Gradion
• The main genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease may be linked differently to brain amyloid buildup in Hispanic and non-Hispanic white older adults, underscoring the need for varied populations in Alzheimer's research. Alzheimer's Orange County
• Understanding genes such as OsFeSOD3 could contribute to the development of climate-resilient, high-yield crops capable of supporting food security in vulnerable regions worldwide. CNS Media
• Researchers at Chonnam National University, South Korea, have reported identifying a rice gene that could support the development of climate-resilient, high-yield crops. CNS Media
• Key Opportunity - Generics represent a compelling margin opportunity, accounting for over 90% of U.S. prescriptions and saving US$ 408 billion annually per AAM data, with India's 10,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras and EU biosimilar policy driving further volume growth. Persistence Market Research
• Revenue generated from shipping fees could rival Iran's oil income. Iran International
• While cancer risk increases with age, the greatest fears are among younger generations: 8 in 10 Australians aged 25-34 and more than 7 in 10 Australians aged 35-49 are concerned about developing cancer in their future. Cancer Council Australia

Last updated: 19 July 2026