IBM & DeepMind Revolutionize DNA Analysis, Ant Group Invests in AI Healthcare - Life AI Weekly #55
February 18, 2026 -
Life AI Weekly
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Welcome to this week's edition of Life AI Weekly, where we delve into the latest advancements in AI within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This week, we explore a range of exciting developments, from Robots & Pencils launching a series on AI's role in healthcare supply chains to IBM and DeepMind enhancing DNA analysis through AI models. These innovations are set to improve patient safety and deepen our understanding of genetic patterns, potentially revolutionizing drug discovery and disease comprehension.
In other news, Takeda has entered a significant partnership with Iambic Therapeutics to leverage AI in drug discovery, while Articulus Surgical has secured funding to advance its surgical robotics systems. Additionally, Doceree has promoted Kamya Elawadhi to Co-Founder and President, aiming to drive growth in AI healthcare marketing. These stories, among others, highlight the transformative impact of AI across various facets of healthcare, from diagnostics to mental health initiatives.
Welcome to this week's edition of Life AI Weekly, where we delve into the latest advancements in AI within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. This week, we explore a range of exciting developments, from Robots & Pencils launching a series on AI's role in healthcare supply chains to IBM and DeepMind enhancing DNA analysis through AI models. These innovations are set to improve patient safety and deepen our understanding of genetic patterns, potentially revolutionizing drug discovery and disease comprehension.
In other news, Takeda has entered a significant partnership with Iambic Therapeutics to leverage AI in drug discovery, while Articulus Surgical has secured funding to advance its surgical robotics systems. Additionally, Doceree has promoted Kamya Elawadhi to Co-Founder and President, aiming to drive growth in AI healthcare marketing. These stories, among others, highlight the transformative impact of AI across various facets of healthcare, from diagnostics to mental health initiatives.
Robots & Pencils Launches AI Series on Healthcare Supply Chains
Robots & Pencils has introduced a new series focusing on the role of supply chains in patient safety, highlighting the use of AI to improve healthcare outcomes. Read more
IBM and DeepMind AI Enhance DNA Analysis
AI models from IBM and DeepMind are improving DNA sequence analysis by linking genetic patterns to biological functions, with DeepMind's AlphaGenome model excelling in predicting molecular properties. Read more
Takeda Partners with Iambic for AI Drug Discovery
Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda has partnered with Iambic Therapeutics in a $1.7 billion deal to use AI for drug discovery. Read more
Articulus Surgical Receives Funding from Kalaari Capital
Medical robotics startup Articulus Surgical has secured investment from Kalaari Capital to boost its surgical robotics systems in Indian hospitals. Read more
Doceree Promotes Kamya Elawadhi to Co-Founder & President
On February 4, 2026, Doceree announced the promotion of Kamya Elawadhi to Co-Founder and President, aiming to boost growth in AI healthcare marketing. Read more
Ant Group Invests in AI Healthcare Sector
Ant Group has announced plans to invest in the AI healthcare sector, targeting China's population with AI Doctor Agents and the AQ health app. This strategic move aims to elevate its health unit alongside its core operations. Read more
Northwestern Medicine and Founders Factory Launch AI Accelerator
Northwestern Medicine has partnered with Founders Factory to establish an accelerator program for UK and European AI startups in the US healthcare market. The program aims to help these startups test and commercialize their solutions within a leading American healthcare system. Read more
Baylor College of Medicine Develops AI for Placenta Accreta Detection
Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have developed an AI model that accurately detects placenta accreta spectrum in pregnancies, potentially reducing related maternal risks. Read more
Sable Bio Raises €3.2 Million for AI Drug Safety Platform
Sable Bio, a London-based AI drug safety startup, has secured €3.2 million in Seed funding to enhance its platform for improving drug safety assessments. The funding was led by MMC Ventures with contributions from Episode 1 Ventures and Seedcamp. Read more
Circle Health Secures €9 Million for AI Health Platform
Berlin-based Circle Health has raised €9 million to advance its AI-driven preventive health platform, Circle OS, and expand its clinic model in Germany. Read more
AI Models Enhance Food Allergy Diagnostics by 40%
Research presented at the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting demonstrates that machine learning and deep learning models significantly improve the accuracy of food allergy diagnostics compared to traditional methods. Read more
Klaris Raises $1 Million for AI in Medtech Compliance
Klaris, an AI-driven medtech startup from London, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding to improve regulatory compliance for medical device companies. The funding will help scale their engineering and product teams and support expansion into the EU market. Read more
Xyall Secures €7.6 Million for AI Tissue Dissection Expansion
Dutch startup Xyall has raised €7.6 million to expand its AI-driven tissue dissection technology globally, enhancing cancer diagnostics in molecular pathology labs. Read more
Coreline Soft and INFINITT NA Unveil AI Workflow for Radiology
Coreline Soft and INFINITT North America have launched a 'zero-click' AI solution for U.S. radiology practices, integrating AI insights into existing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Read more
Peking University Develops AI Model for HCC Drug Discovery
Researchers from Peking University have developed the Kinic Index, an AI model aimed at improving multitarget drug discovery for hepatocellular carcinoma patients. Read more
Tempus AI and Median Technologies Collaborate on Lung Cancer Screening
Tempus AI has partnered with Median Technologies to integrate the AI-based lung cancer screening tool, eyonis® LCS, into the Tempus Pixel platform. This collaboration aims to enhance clinical workflows and improve lung cancer detection and management. Read more
Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic Expand AI Collaboration
The collaboration between Siemens Healthineers and Mayo Clinic is being expanded to develop AI-enabled MRI protocols aimed at improving patient care for specific diseases. Read more
MediKarma's AI Reduces A1C Levels in Study
A clinical study with Dallas Endocrinology showed that MediKarma's 'Agentic AI' reduced A1C levels by 50% among participants over 120 days. Read more
St. Jude Develops AI Tool for Brain Tumor Classification
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have developed an AI tool called M-PACT to improve the classification of pediatric brain tumors, aiming to enhance diagnostic precision and treatment strategies. Read more
Wysa and Imperial College Launch AI Mental Health Pilot in India
Researchers from Imperial College London are collaborating with Wysa on a project to test an AI mental health program for adolescent girls in rural India, funded by Wellcome. Read more
SpendRule Secures $2 Million for AI Spending Tracker
SpendRule, an AI platform for healthcare spending management, has raised $2 million to enhance its invoice validation process for hospitals. Read more
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