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.
Mobile decontamination units could extend supply of PPE
Vaccine factories, a promising new treatment, and more COVID-19 updates
Converting shipping containers into ICUs for coronavirus patients
Antiviral pill shows promise as treatment for coronavirus
Ventilators, vaccines, and drag queens
New coronavirus test could check one million people daily
Scientists analyze sewage to track coronavirus infections
Plasma from coronavirus survivors helps sick patients recover
Contact-tracing apps could help end coronavirus lockdown
Bill Gates is spending billions to produce 7 coronavirus vaccines