Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Health
07/07/2021
Moderna starts human trials of an mRNA-based flu shot
The start of the trial marks the next stage of the company’s work on this type of vaccine technology after the overwhelming success of its COVID-19 vaccine, which was built using the same strategy.
07/05/2021
How a lizard’s venom inspired the promising weight loss drug Wegovy
After learning that the venom of a Gila monster lizard contained hormones that can regulate blood sugar, Daniel Drucker started wondering why. And could the venom somehow help treat diabetes?
07/01/2021
The Alzheimer’s enigma: Why is the incidence falling at 16% a decade in the world’s richest countries?
While all experimental treatments have proven ineffective, science shows that the illness is not an inevitable tragedy of old age but a preventable disease in 40% of cases.
06/30/2021
W.H.O. Says China Has Eliminated Malaria
The eradication of malaria in the world’s most populous nation offers lessons in how innovative treatments and aggressive tracking can keep the disease in check.
06/15/2021
Honda Built Shoe Navigation To Make Walking Easier For The Visually Impaired
This new device could bring personal mobility up to date
06/29/2021
Mixing Covid jabs has good immune response, study finds
A mix-and-match approach to Covid vaccines - using different brands for first and second doses - appears to give good protection against the pandemic virus, a UK study has found.
06/27/2021
Genetically modified rice used for edible, easily stored cholera vaccine
Japanese researchers have developed a new type of cholera vaccine by genetically modifying rice to carry a non-toxic cholera antigen.
06/28/2021
Scientists develop wireless pacemaker that dissolves in body
Technology could be used for patients who need only temporary help to regulate their heartbeat
06/10/2021
The 10 Most Important Health Breakthroughs You Missed During the Pandemic
While most eyes were on COVID-19, researchers have also made groundbreaking advancements in other fields. Here’s a look.
06/25/2021
Inflatable implant injected into the spine could relieve chronic pain
A tiny, inflatable implant that can be injected into the spinal column could provide long-term relief from chronic pain.
06/11/2021
A hospital ward made from trash highlights Arthur Huang’s mission to revolutionize recycling
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Taiwanese architect and engineer Arthur Huang wanted to do something to help.
06/20/2021