Health

Insulin grown in lettuce can be taken orally
New synthetic insulin harvested from lettuce plants can be made cheaply, taken orally, and transported at room temperature.
Cancer med appears to prevent brain aneurysms
Japanese researchers have discovered that the cancer drug sunitinib can prevent the formation of brain aneurysms in mice.
“Nature’s own Ozempic” or berberine is all over social media
Does berberine work as well as Ozempic to help people lose weight? Social media seems to think so, but it’s not likely.
Open-source COVID-19 saliva test could be a game changer
This smart pill could unlock mysteries of the human gut
AI force plate prevents injuries by predicting them
Doctors spray chemo inside abdominal cancer patients
Immune proteins show promise as COVID-19 treatment
Good news, bad news, and reasons to be optimistic about COVID-19
Gates Foundation backs a $3 coronavirus vaccine
Urine test could replace malignant melanoma biopsies
App brings psychedelic-assisted therapy into your home
Is it safe to fly right now? MIT expert weighs in.