health
Implant uses electricity to heal the heart
Posted in Medicine on 16th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The preliminary findings brings us real hope for cardiomyopathy patients.
MIT supercharges cancer immunotherapy with a booster vaccine
Posted in Medicine, Science on 14th Jul, 2019
by Alex Muller
The vaccine contains a fatty molecule called a lipid tail that lets the drug travel straight to the lymph nodes, and once there, the active ingredient is an antigen that sends the T cells after the cancer.
Anti-aging compound from pomegranates proves promising in human clinical trials
Posted in Medicine on 17th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
Since aging is a key driver of many diseases, targeting that process could be a handy catch-all for treating a range of diseases and improving quality of life for pretty much everybody.
PTN interviews Elizabeth Parrish Founder and CEO of BioViva Sciences
Posted in Interviews, Medicine on 9th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
Liz is a humanitarian, entrepreneur, author and innovator and a leading voice for genetic cures. She is the Founder and CEO of BioViva Sciences USA Inc. BioViva is committed to extending healthy lifespans using gene therapy.
Scientists discover gene mutation evolved in humans to help with high-sugar diets
Posted in Highlights from UCL, Medicine on 5th Jun, 2019
by Alex Muller
In an interesting look at evolution in action, a research team led by University College London has discovered around 50 percent of people carry a gene mutation that helps lower blood sugar levels.