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.
Our spare computer is helping fight coronavirus. yours can, too.
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Experts are 3D printing coronavirus supplies for hospitals
First coronavirus vaccine is ready for human testing
The coronavirus hospital staffed by robots
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World’s fastest supercomputer finds 77 drug candidates that could help battle COVID-19
More than $1 million in prizes for coronavirus solutions
Developing a better mind-controlled prosthetic hand
Blood plasma from coronavirus survivors could save lives