Tim Sandle

London

Writer at Pharmaceutical Microbiology Resources

Editor-at-Large at Digital Journal

Professor Tim Sandle, PhD is a pharmaceutical microbiologist, consultant, technical writer, journalist and blogger.

Articles

Bringing bold ideas in AI and Healthspan Science to Aspen 2025

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

A future for medtech? Image by Tim Sandle. From the biology of aging to the future of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven medicine, Mount Sinai Health System is set to participate at the 2025 Aspen Ideas: Health. The event runs from Sunday, June 22 through to Wednesday, June 25. In addition, key information will be shared at the Aspen Ideas Festival (June 25 to Tuesday, July 1) running in Aspen, Colorado.
Vitamin overdoses and the loss of hair: New connection?

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

A person looks at AI artwork created by Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst called‘Embedding Study 1 & 2 (from the xhairymutantx series)’ - Copyright AFP Pedro PARDOIt is estimated that up to 85% of men and 40% of women experience hair loss by age 50. In drawing on data from the U.S., these findings are according to the American Hair Loss Association. The loss of hair is often related to biochemical factors, sometimes linked to diet.
Q&A: Innovations in cannabinoid science and commerce

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Medical cannabis has been a boon for the Berlin-based company whose website slogan says 'we love cannabis' and whose Frankfurt Stock Exchange ticker symbol is 'HIGH' - Copyright AFP Daniel PeterProgress in the use of cannabinoid pharmaceuticals has been extensive. Cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system in the body, which plays a role in regulating various functions like mood, pain, and appetite.
Too many finance questions miscalculated by ChatGPT: Time for caution?

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

The EU this year approved the world's first comprehensive rules to govern AI systems like ChatGPT - Copyright AFP/File SAUL LOEBThe firm Indusface has issued some warnings in relation to data sharing with AI. Here, it was found that ChatGPT fails 35% of finance questions, raising concerns over the use of the tool as a financial advisor.
Too many finance questions miscalculated by ChatGPT: Time for caution?

1 week ago | finance.einnews.com | Tim Sandle

The EU this year approved the world's first comprehensive rules to govern AI systems like ChatGPT - Copyright AFP/File SAUL LOEBThis coincides with related findings that over a third of U.S. adults who use the tool find themselves “dependent” on it for answers, revealing an over-reliance on AI for work-related matters. Indusface has sought to investigate what personal and professional data people might be oversharing with LLMs, and where the boundaries should be drawn.
Economic signals: Gold reserves are on the rise across nation states

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Gold hit another record high as traders flood into safe havens to shelter from market uncertainty - Copyright AFP JUNG YEON-JEHow much gold do governments (or their central banks) have as reserve assets? And what does an increase in nation states accumulating the metal signal? Governments hold gold primarily as a strategic asset to enhance financial stability, diversify reserves, and provide a hedge against economic uncertainty.
Business lessons: Q&A with Inspire Veterinary Partners CEO

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

An animal shelter in China's Jiangsu province is home to scores of cats rescued from the country's underground meat trade - Copyright AFP Rita QIANHow to grow a business? This is a simple question with tough and complex answers, leaving many small business owners pondering. One effective way is to learn from successful business leaders. One such leader is Kimball Carr, Inspire Veterinary Partner’s Co-Founder and CEO, who set out to create a company aiming to revolutionise the pet care industry.
Costly and slow: Commuter costs in Europe revealed

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Germany's economy has struggled in recent years in the face of high production costs at home, increasingly fierce Chinese competition and growing global trade tensions fired by US President Donald Trump - Copyright AFP JULIEN DE ROSAA new report by cross-border e-commerce site Ubuy has revealed the best and worst countries in Europe for commuting.
AI and cybersecurity: Don’t forget the basics

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Image: – © AFPA report from the company DTP has revealed why cybersecurity fundamentals need to be at the forefront in order to counterbalance AI hype. As the cybersecurity industry invests heavily in artificial intelligence and advanced threat detection, a stark reality persists: most successful cyberattacks exploit the same fundamental weaknesses that should have been solved a decade ago.
Making computer hardware less risky: Boosting the CHERI Alliance

1 week ago | digitaljournal.com | Tim Sandle

Clearview AI Inc has trawled the internet and social media platforms to collect more than 20 billion images of people's faces - Copyright AFP SAUL LOEBThe CHERI Alliance is a global coalition formed with the aim of enhancing cybersecurity through hardware memory safety technology. It s connected with a UK government initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity. A recent expansion in membership of Alliance has occurred in the form of major player – the BT Group has joined its ranks.