MIT engineers developed a tag that can reveal with near-perfect accuracy whether an item is real or fake. The key is in the glue on the back of the tag. A few…
Scientists develop a low-cost device to make cell therapy safer
A tiny device built by scientists at MIT and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology could be used to improve the safety and effectiveness of cell therapy treatments for patients suffering…
Good news for kids: Single-shot typhoid vaccine works wonders!
Scientists have developed a powerful new vaccine against typhoid fever, a nasty illness that mostly harms children! This single shot, called Typbar TCV®, protects kids aged 9 months to 12 years for…
UW Researchers Crack the Code on Birth Defects: New Clues Offer Hope for Prevention
Cleft lip and palate, the most common craniofacial birth defects affecting thousands of newborns worldwide, might finally have a glimmer of hope for prevention. A groundbreaking study by the University of Wisconsin…
Samsung races Apple to develop noninvasive glucose monitoring.
Both companies are working on new technologies that would allow people to monitor their blood sugar levels without having to prick their fingers. This could be a game-changer for diabetics and other…