Can HIV be cured using gene editing? We will soon find out
Today, thanks to antiretroviral drugs, HIV can be kept in check even if there is still no cure. However, a small biotech company in San Francisco called Excision BioTherapeutics is trying to change that.
Read MoreR21 anti-malaria vaccine is a game changer. The scientist who designed it reflects on 30 years of research, and its hopeful promises.
Until three years ago nobody had developed a vaccine against any parasitic disease. Now there are two against malaria: the RTS,S and the R21 vaccines.
Read MoreGroundbreaking at-home cervical cancer test granted 'breakthrough' status by FDA, fast-tracking approval process
Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test just received 'Breakthrough Device' status by the FDA, in hopes of significantly reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S.
Read MoreReusable PPE is here — and it's designed specifically for women in STEM
AmorSui just launched a line of sustainable PPE products, including gender-inclusive lab coats, reusable isolation gowns, and fire-resistant hijabs.
Read MoreWhat should you inspect on your vehicle before going on a road trip?
Road trips on impulse without proper planning will have all the equilibrium of a house built on jelly. A lot of planning and groundwork has to be done before you take off on a road trip. Plus, your efforts will improve gas mileage and help the planet
Read MoreLithium has a chokehold on green tech, but new sodium batteries could change that
Green energy is intrinsically linked to lithium batteries, but Natron Energy has introduced sodium-ion batteries as a safer, faster-charging alternative.
Read MoreA no-nonsense 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
If you’re interested in installing your own EV charger at home, we can help with the step-by-step preparation process.
Read MoreSatellite imagery and AI help uncover an Ireland-sized addition to global coral reefs, according to new study
The world’s coral reefs are close to 25% larger than we thought. By using satellite images, machine learning, and on-ground knowledge, we found an extra 64,000 square kilometers of coral reefs.
Read MoreUniversal blood donation could be here sooner than we think, as scientists uncover method to convert blood types
Researchers have sourced enzymes found in human gut bacteria to strip antigens from red blood cells, potentially paving the way for universal donor blood.
Read MoreEco-friendly tourism is hotter than ever — and this new train map makes planning trips easier
Chronotrains is helping users swap planes for trains with an interactive travel map that encourages sustainable travel.
Read MoreGood news: Brain cancer in children is notoriously hard to treat, but a new mRNA cancer vaccine triggers an attack from within
Brain cancers remain among the most challenging tumors to treat. They often don’t respond to traditional treatments because many chemotherapies are unable to penetrate the protective barrier around the brain.
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