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.
New amputation surgery technique may lead to better control of prosthetics
The hunt for a universal coronavirus vaccine
Study: Strong immunity without Pfizer vaccine’s second dose
Virtual patients help doctors improve bedside manner
Tracking heart health at home
In partnership with Omron
Fecal transplants help shrink cancer patients’ tumors
Biologist infects himself with parasites in pursuit of hookworm vaccine
Oral ketamine treatment reduced suicidal thoughts: Pilot study
Trees and insects helped create Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine
Smart stem cells made from fat have the power to heal