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    Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 3

    Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing

    Research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone.
    Researchers find vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 22

    Researchers find vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%

    The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87% in women who were offered the jab between the ages of 12-13.
    CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 1

    CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction

    The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.
    Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and diseases like cancer and MD, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 20

    Enzyme reverses muscle loss due to aging and diseases like cancer and MD, study finds

    Researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age and diseases.
    UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 6, 2021

    UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission

    A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and potentially tamping down transmission.
    Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 5, 2021

    Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%

    Researchers have revealed the HPV vaccination programme prevented approximately 450 cervical cancers and 17,200 pre-cancers by mid 2019.
    Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 5, 2021

    Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging

    No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
    Parasitic wasps turn other insects into 'zombies,' saving millions of humans along the way
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 31, 2021

    Parasitic wasps turn other insects into 'zombies,' saving millions of humans along the way

    Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly.
    Computer scientists develop method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 29, 2021

    Computer scientists develop method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy

    Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with a much higher degree of accuracy.
    Spouses really are together in sickness and in health suggests new study
    Joshua Shavit
    • Oct 3, 2021

    Spouses really are together in sickness and in health suggests new study

    When it comes to marriage, the adage "birds of a feather flock together" is true in lifestyle habits, body shape, blood pressure and more.
    New tool detects the risk of genetic syndromes in children with diverse backgrounds
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    New tool detects the risk of genetic syndromes in children with diverse backgrounds

    The technology can potentially reduce health inequality in under-resourced areas worldwide.
    Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 28, 2021

    Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions

    A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products

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