From AI that can design more than 1060  – a novemdecillion – chemically valid drug candidates to personalised phage therapies that target drug-resistant bacterial infections, this month’s selection of stories highlights how rapidly innovation continues to reshape life science research. We also examine fresh evidence from Canada on the effectiveness of seasonal COVID-19 vaccination, explore an open AI-ready dataset that aims to accelerate drug discovery, and report on a vision restoration approach that combines lifting the retinal membrane with a nerve cell transplantation process. Finally, we invite you to take part in our latest reader poll and tell us how confident you are that your laboratory is ready to use AI responsibly. As always, visit Labmate-Online.com for the latest news, research breakthroughs and expert insights from across the scientific community.

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June 2026 eBulletin


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From AI that can design more than 1060  – a novemdecillion – chemically valid drug candidates to personalised phage therapies that target drug-resistant bacterial infections, this month’s selection of stories highlights how rapidly innovation continues to reshape life science research. 

We also examine fresh evidence from Canada on the effectiveness of seasonal COVID-19 vaccination, explore an open AI-ready dataset that aims to accelerate drug discovery, and report on a vision restoration approach that combines lifting the retinal membrane with a nerve cell transplantation process. 

Finally, we invite you to take part in our latest reader poll and tell us how confident you are that your laboratory is ready to use AI responsibly. 

As always, visit Labmate-Online.com for the latest news, research breakthroughs and expert insights from across the scientific community.

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