As we approach the end of 2025, notable developments have emerged in several areas of technology and healthcare. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into various aspects of everyday life. Weight-loss drugs have become more widely available, and there have been significant advancements in biotechnology, including achievements in gene therapy, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and neurotechnology.
The MIT Technology Review team is preparing to release its 2026 list of breakthrough technologies early in the new year. This list aims to highlight significant innovations and trends that have emerged in recent times. Additionally, Antonio Regalado, a colleague at MIT Technology Review, has compiled a list of the year’s least successful technologies, which will also be published.
The article invites readers to reflect on their engagement with the content provided by the Checkup emails throughout the year, suggesting a quiz format to test their recall of the year’s highlights in biotech and technology.
For those interested in staying updated on biotechnology news and insights, MIT Technology Review offers a weekly newsletter, The Checkup, which includes articles like the one discussed. Subscriptions to the newsletter are available for readers who wish to receive this content directly in their inboxes each Thursday.
Source: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/12/18/1130140/take-our-quiz-on-the-year-in-health-and-biotechnology/