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.
Yale study finds low levels of a hormone may predict long COVID 
Cells become zombies when the ends of their chromosomes are damaged
Only human Lyme vaccine in development enters phase 3 trial
Half of all vaccines are wasted. A gel could save them.
A new drug could repair stroke damage to memory and movement 
Long COVID-19 and chronic conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response
Why don't surgeons train like fighter pilots? Now some do.
The Biden administration is preparing for legal psychedelics within two years 
Lightweight bionic zaps muscles to help you walk longer, faster 
ADHD drugs might also treat Alzheimer’s disease