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.
This “living medicine” can eliminate a deadly lung infection
Study suggests that exercise should be prescribed to mental health patients
New biomarker test accurately predicts who will respond to antidepressant
New mRNA vaccine factory is made from shipping containers
New study finds 5-minute hack to balance sitting all day at work
Treating broken bones in war zones made easier with low-cost device
Moderna’s RSV vaccine over 80% effective in early analysis
Particles packed with mRNA reduce wrinkles in mice
Stanford nasal study could lead to “morning after” virus spray
5 biotech trends to watch in 2023