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.
Group coronavirus testing helps make most of limited kits
Can green light therapy cure chronic pain?
New tool seeks to protect those reusing coronavirus masks
Genetic evidence debunks coronavirus conspiracy theories, scientists say
Big tobacco announces "breakthrough" in plant-based coronavirus vaccine
A promising vaccine candidate, new mutual-aid networks, and more COVID-19 updates
New coronavirus vaccine candidate creates antibodies in mice
Silicon Valley fixes broken ventilators for coronavirus patients
New coronavirus test offers results in minutes
New study boosts case for at-home coronavirus tests