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.
Using Ebola to fight brain cancer
Brain implant restores sense of touch in man with paralysis
Oxford coronavirus vaccine could be ready by September
Twin study suggests genes factor into COVID-19 symptoms
An “old school” COVID-19 vaccine appears to work in monkeys
Tons of groups are improvising coronavirus PPE. But who will test it?
DNA might be able to explain varying coronavirus symptoms
This pen makes hand washing fun for kids
Would you volunteer to be infected with COVID-19?
At-home test kits, new vaccine developments, and more COVID-19 updates