Researchers at Stanford University are developing a new insulin formulation that begins to take effect almost immediately upon injection, potentially working four times as fast as current commercial fast-acting insulin formulations. The…
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Nanotechnology applied to medicine: The first liquid retina prosthesis
Researchers at Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has led to the revolutionary development of an artificial liquid retinal prosthesis to counteract the effects of diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular…
Declining eyesight improved by looking at deep red light
According to a new study led by University College London (UCL), staring at a deep red light for three minutes a day can significantly improve declining eyesight. Scientists believe the discovery, published…
The first cartilage-mimicking gel that’s strong enough for knees
Duke researchers have developed the first gel-based synthetic cartilage with the strength of the real thing. A quarter-sized disc of the material can withstand the weight of a 100-pound kettlebell without tearing…
Artificial intelligence improves vaccine delivery
More children are being vaccinated around the world today than ever before, and the prevalence of many vaccine-preventable diseases has dropped over the last decade. Despite these encouraging signs, however, the availability…