AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLicorice-to-IBD Lead: University of Tokyo researchers report glycyrrhizin (from black licorice) calming inflammation and cell death in stem-cell intestinal models of IBD after screening 3,500 compounds—promising, but still preclinical and headed for human trials. Energy Storage Breakthrough: Chinese teams unveil a water-based battery claiming 120,000+ charge cycles and “tofu-brine” neutral electrolytes, aiming to sidestep the safety and disposal problems of lithium-ion. AI Diplomacy Pressure: A new report revisits US-China talks on an “AI red phone,” with distrust and export-control tensions shaping the stalled effort. Pharma Compliance Crackdown: China’s NMPA and partners tighten rules on pharmaceutical reps, limiting them to academic promotion and banning sales-linked payments and invoice handling from Aug 1, 2026. Taiwan Health Assembly Block: China says Taiwan won’t be allowed to participate in this year’s WHA, citing the one-China principle. Public Health Watch: Hantavirus response continues as US passengers from a cruise outbreak move into quarantine monitoring in Nebraska.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.