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AI & Genomics Advances Bring New Hope to Lung Cancer Burden in Asia

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Asia is the region most impacted by lung cancer, accounting for 63.1% of newly diagnosed lung cancers and 62.9% of lung cancer deaths worldwide(1).

Many countries have applied low-dose CT scans to screen for this deadly cancer to improve early detection and treatment outcomes. However, only the highest-risk population (heavy smokers) is advised to undergo low-dose CT scans routinely to minimize the risk of radiation-induced cancer during scanning rounds(2). Moreover, CT devices are not easily accessible for many people due to geographical and economic barriers.

Due to these limitations, multiple studies have pointed out surprising data: the current screening guidelines and eligibility criteria may miss over 50% of lung cancer cases in never-smokers(3); women are particularly vulnerable, with 83% of women in South-East Asia with lung cancer being never-smokers(4); non-smokers are diagnosed at a later stage than smokers (5); and about a third of lung cancer deaths occur in non-smokers(6).

New screening method leveraging AI and genomics technology advantages 

SPOT-MAS is a blood test developed by Gene Solutions to detect multiple features of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) released from cancer cells, indicating if someone may have cancer. Previously, SPOT-MAS was validated as a multi-cancer early detection test in a longitudinal study involving 9,024 healthy people. While detecting multiple cancers, including lung cancer, in a single blood test is an aspirational goal, the key challenge lies in making it affordable for a large population.

To address this challenge, Gene Solutions integrates a multiomics tumor ATLAS with AI-driven feature engineering and deep learning models to analyze genetic, epigenetic, and fragmentomic data. This methodology offers a precise, non-invasive, and affordable test specifically designed for lung cancer screening. Through enhanced AI analysis and the incorporation of lung-specific features, the SPOT-MAS Lung test has demonstrated remarkable effectiveness, achieving 90% sensitivity and 92% specificity(7).

A new hope for lung cancer burden in Asia

With extensive connections to healthcare providers across Asia, Gene Solutions aims to introduce this smart blood test to clinical practice in early 2025 to support the urgent need for accessible lung screening. In the long run, a convenient and precise test like SPOT-MAS can increase the chances of early detection for at-risk populations and potentially reduce the mortality rate associated with late diagnoses.

Furthermore, ctDNA screening tests can serve as a companion tool to low-dose CT scans. In real-life practice, many CT scans yield ambiguous results, such as small lung nodules classified under LUNG-RADS (8), which might leave clinicians and patients uncertain about the malignancy status and the appropriate follow-up surveillance path. ctDNA screening results can thus support and guide diagnosis and surveillance strategies.

At the January event Personalized cancer care in Asia: Advancing Genomics & AI in Singapore, Dr. Nguyen Hoai Nghia, Founder of Gene Solutions, highlighted: “This technology represents a paradigm shift in lung cancer screening, particularly for underserved populations. By harnessing the power of ctDNA and AI, we aim to make blood-based cancer screening tests more accurate and more affordable, hence support more early detection and effective treatment outcomes.” 

About Gene Solutions
Gene Solutions, a pioneering biotech company in Asia, is leading the way in leveraging advanced AI and ctDNA technologies for innovative cancer detection solutions. The company partners with over 4,500 hospitals and clinics across Southeast Asia and boasts a team of approximately 250 biology experts and technicians out of a total of 700 employees. Gene Solutions has published more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and conducted over 50 multi-center studies across the region. The company, recognized for its proprietary research and CAP-accredited laboratories in Singapore and Vietnam, combines multi-dimensional genomics with AI-driven approaches to transform cancer care. 

For media inquiries, please contact: Gene Solutions Media Contact 
Ms. Emma Ngo 
www.genesolutions.com 
Email: pr@genesolutions.com 

References: 

(1) Chiu, C., & Yang, P. (2024). Challenges of lung cancer control in Asia. EClinicalMedicine, 74, 102706. doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102706 

(2) Pozzessere, C.; von Garnier, C.; Beigelman-Aubry, C. Radiation Exposure to Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening: Should We Be Concerned? Tomography 2023, 9, 166-177. doi.org/10.3390/tomography9010015

(3) Kerpel-Fronius, A., Tammemägi, M., Cavic, M., Henschke, C., Jiang, L., Kazerooni, E., Lee, C., Ventura, L., Yang, D., Lam, S., Huber, R. M., Yang, D., Zulueta, J., Viola, L., Mohan, A., Lee, C., Cavic, M., Schmidt, H., Kazerooni, E., . . . Huber, R. (2021). Screening for lung cancer in Individuals who Never smoked: An International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Early Detection and Screening Committee report. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 17(1), 56–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtho.2021.07.031 

(4) Barta, J. A., Powell, C. A., & Wisnivesky, J. P. (2019). Global Epidemiology of Lung Cancer. Annals of Global Health, 85(1). https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.2419 

(5) Barta JA, et al. Global Epidemiology of Lung Cancer. Annals of Global Health. (2019). 85(1): 8, 1–16. DOI: https://doi. org/10.5334/aogh.2419 

(6) GLOBOCAN (2020).  

(7) Nguyen, Van Thien Chi et al. Cost-Effective Shallow Genome-Wide Sequencing for Profiling Plasma cfDNA Signatures to Enhance Lung Cancer Detection (January 11, 2025). dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5094108

(8) American College of Radiology (2022).

 

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Create the Future: Elegoo Celebrates 10 Years and Prepares New Offerings for Global 3D Printing Community

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SHENZHEN, China, March 15, 2025 /CNW/ — Elegoo, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the theme “Thrive, Empower, Next”. This milestone moment is packed with exciting events, sneak peeks at upcoming products, and a heartfelt thank-you to the incredible community that has been part of its journey.

Thrive: a decade of thriving innovation

Since its founding in 2015, Elegoo set out with a clear mission: to provide unique and smart creative spaces for everyone. What began with the introduction of Arduino STEM kits quickly evolved as the brand relentlessly pushed forward, expanding its reach into the world of 3D printing. This journey led to the creation of the groundbreaking Centauri Carbon, a product that has made waves and cemented its place as a game-changer in the industry. Most recently, Centauri Carbon won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, highlighting its innovation and design excellence.

Today, Elegoo has established itself as a trusted name, with millions of products sold across more than 90 countries and regions, earning a global fanbase for its reliability, exceptional performance, and commitment to continuous improvement. To further engage and support its growing community, Elegoo has also launched a worldwide brand ambassador program, uniting passionate creators to inspire and empower fellow makers.

Empower: empowering creators and makers worldwide

Starting March 16, Elegoo will launch My ELEGOOD Moment, a community-driven initiative inviting users to share their most memorable experiences with Elegoo. Whether it’s an inspiring project, a game-changing 3D print, or a story of how Elegoo made life better, these moments will be highlighted across social media. Users whose stories are featured will have a chance to win flagship printers like the Centauri Carbon and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, along with other exclusive rewards. Additionally, a community-focused design contest is coming soon, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Next: together, on the journey to the next chapter

At RAPID + TCT this April, Elegoo will debut its latest 3D printer, Jupiter 2, alongside the Centauri Carbon and other new offerings. And this is just the beginning; more exciting products and events are set to launch later this year. As Elegoo enters its next decade, it remains committed to driving innovation, empowering its global community, and exploring the future of 3D printing.

“When we started, we had a bold vision – to create the future with smart manufacturing. What began as an idea has transformed into a thriving company, empowering creators and enhancing personalized experiences for countless individuals,” says Chris Hong, Founder and CEO of Elegoo. “The 3D printing industry is evolving faster than ever, and we believe that continuously improving our products based on community feedback reflects the attitude a company should have toward innovation. Together, we will keep innovating, dreaming big, and shaping the future of smart manufacturing for the next decade and beyond.”

To celebrate with Elegoo and learn more about the anniversary events, please visit the Elegoo 10-Year Anniversary page for full details.

About Elegoo

Founded in 2015, Elegoo is a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, STEM kits, and other smart technology products. Located in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, the company has sold millions of products across more than 90 countries and regions. In 2024, the company’s total sales revenue surpassed 200 million USD, with close to 700 employees and nearly 30,000 square meters of office and manufacturing area. With a focus on programming and 3D printing technology, Elegoo provides unique and smart creation spaces for diverse consumers to enhance personalized experiences.

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Varda Announces Third Mission Launch, the Company’s Second Launch this Year

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Varda aims to have a monthly launch and reentry cadence, developing a foundation layer for a thriving orbital economy

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Varda Space Industries, Inc., a microgravity-enabled life sciences and reentry company, today announced the successful launch of its third orbital processing and reentry capsule, W-3, just 15 days after the reentry of the company’s second mission, which landed in Australia on Feb. 27, 2025.

The W-3 vehicle, supported by a Rocket Lab-developed Pioneer satellite like its predecessors, lifted off aboard the Transporter-13 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. 

W-3’s payload is an advanced navigation system called an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) developed by the US Air Force and Innovative Scientific Solutions Incorporated (ISSI). This payload will be tested at reentry speeds it was designed to withstand but has never encountered before.

IMUs are electronics that can measure an object’s motion, orientation, and velocity. For example, everything from cars to wearable fitness trackers have similar devices to tell their computer the orientation and location without the aid of an external signal like a GPS, though commercial IMUs are notoriously inaccurate at high-speed conditions. Varda’s capsule can help test these devices for our government and commercial partners to advance research into high-hypersonic technologies.

“The need for robust, plug-and-play IMU technology is a growing capability area that will significantly advance the current state-of-the-art for domain awareness and control of future systems,” said Dr. Steve NeVille, senior scientist at ISSI. “The W-3 reentry flight test with Varda provides an exciting and unique proto-qualification platform to rapidly advance our IMU technology readiness level in a relevant reentry environment, which is the pinnacle of early development testing.”

Varda’s capsule reenters the Earth’s atmosphere at speeds exceeding Mach 25, a unique environment that offers researchers a chance to gather data for multiple applications, expanding the possibilities for the orbital economy and supporting US national security interests in low Earth orbit.

“Varda’s commercial dual-use reentry capability is a game-changer for enabling rapid technology maturation for future systems,” said Technical Lead for AFRL’s Prometheus reentry testbed program, Dr. Erin Vaughan. “Affordable, frequent reentry flight test opportunities support S&T development for early risk reduction studies, reducing cost and schedule for novel technologies.”

The W-3 capsule’s payload is funded through the Prometheus program, an initiative from AFRL in partnership with Varda. The program addresses a national security need to accelerate testing and modernization of high-hypersonic systems and reentry technologies through a low-cost, high-cadence commercial flight testbed.

“High-cadence, routine operations is our goal. We are working to make reentry as commonplace as launch,” said Varda Vice President for Mission Management, Brandi Sippel. “We are looking forward to the day when sending capsules into orbit and back to Earth is seen as routine.”

W-3 will spend a few weeks on orbit before reentering and landing safely at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia, operated by Southern Launch. Varda’s second capsule, W-2, was Australia’s first-ever commercial land reentry.

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Varda Space Industries is making reentry as common as launch. We are building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company operates out of El Segundo, California with office and industrial production space. Follow Varda on X (@vardaspace), Instagram (@vardaspaceindustries), and LinkedIn.

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Plumosity Launches Exclusive Discounts Page, Expands Savings with Upcoming Cash Back Program

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Shoppers can now access premium promo codes, with cash back rewards launching in Q3 2025

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Plumosity is redefining savings for modern shoppers. With the launch of its highly anticipated Discounts Page, consumers can now unlock exclusive, hand-vetted promo codes and save up to 50% on top brands across home, beauty, technology, and wellness.

“With exclusive, hand-vetted promo codes and a game-changing cash back program on the way, Plumosity is transforming how modern shoppers save on premium brands.” — John Francis, Founder & CEO

“Shoppers shouldn’t have to waste time hunting for unreliable coupon codes,” said John Francis, Plumosity’s Founder & CEO. “Our team negotiates directly with top brands, ensuring our users get verified, high-value discounts. With our upcoming cash back program, we’re making savings even smarter.”

Exclusive Savings on Trusted Brands

Unlike traditional coupon sites that focus on quantity over quality, Plumosity partners directly with top brands to offer premium promo codes across multiple categories:

Tech & Digital: NordVPN, NordPass – 50% OFF SubscriptionHome & Living: Aroma360, Hotel Collection, Keego Blinds, Berkel, LUXE Bidet, LuxenHome, Lumary – Up to 20% OFFBeauty & Personal Care: PÜR, butter LONDON, COSMEDIX, RevAir, IT HAIRCARE – Up to 20% OFFHealth & Wellness: Gentlebands, Apollo Neuro, Medify Air, Botanic Choice, Enhanced Labs – Up to 25% OFFSpecialty: Olivieri 1882 – 10% OFF

View the full list of promo codes at https://www.plumosity.quest/discounts.

Cash Back Program Coming Q3 2025

Set to launch in Q3 2025, Plumosity’s cash back rewards program will allow users to earn real money back on qualifying purchases made through the platform. Whether buying home essentials, beauty products, or tech, shoppers will soon be able to stack discounts with cash back for even bigger savings.

“This is just the beginning,” Francis continued. “We’re creating a smarter shopping experience—one that combines immediate savings with long-term rewards.”

A Smarter Way to Shop

Plumosity integrates expert content, product recommendations, and savings opportunities, creating a streamlined experience where users can:

Read in-depth guides on home, wellness, and tech trendsAccess exclusive promo codes from premium brandsEarn cash back (coming Q3 2025) for additional savings

Beyond promo codes and savings, Shop Plumosity offers a curated selection of over 3,000 products across 16 key lifestyle categories, ensuring high-quality shopping experiences for modern consumers; these include:

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Explore the full collection at https://www.plumosity.quest/shop.

Start Saving Today

Start saving today at https://www.plumosity.quest/discounts. Sign up now to get exclusive early access to Plumosity’s cash back program before it launches in Q3 2025.

For the latest deals and brand partnerships, follow @Plumosity on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube.

About Plumosity

Plumosity is the ultimate destination for modern living, combining expert content, curated shopping, and exclusive deals across home, technology, wellness, and style. Founded in 2023, Plumosity has rapidly become a trusted resource for consumers seeking quality products, authoritative information, and smarter ways to shop for everyday essentials and premium items alike.

Explore more at https://www.plumosity.quest.

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