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.
Doctors debate over using radiation therapy for COVID-19
New NFL mouth shield could protect players from COVID-19
How to explain falling COVID-19 mortality rates
"T cells" could provide immunity after antibodies fade
Study: blood transfusions can slow signs of aging in mice
Scientists 3D print a heart pump that can beat on its own
Bats may provide clues for treating COVID-19
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine produces more antibodies than infection
Study: Risk of death from COVID-19 is 45% lower on arthritis drug
Survivors’ plasma might prevent coronavirus infections