Category: Innovation

When you think of lab-made biological robots, you might picture something out of a horrifying science fiction novel, but a team of researchers is using

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in protecting public health. This blog provides an overview of current vaccine research and development programs

The notion of suspended animation, often portrayed in science fiction, is based on the idea that bodies can be cryopreserved for a long time and

Developing a new drug is a lengthy, difficult, and inefficient process. It is characterized by high costs and a substantial failure rate. Only one out of

For marine scientists who can tolerate long periods of darkness and cold temperatures, the winter in the Arctic provides an intriguing laboratory. Until recently, scientists

A new pilot study conducted by Chang Lab at UC San Francisco has demonstrated the ability to use new neurotechnology to enable paralyzed individuals to

A COVID-19 vaccine that provides sterilizing immunity may be in our future – and with it, a potential light at the end of the coronavirus

Not unlike a superhero leaping into the air to protect humanity, a new jumping robot can reach a height of 30 meters (100 feet), the

Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis, causing an estimated 685 million cases each year. The virus can lead to severe illness and

It seems impossible to discuss the fishing industry without also discussing the harm caused by overfishing, overburdened waterways, and concerns about mercury contamination. But while

Infographics Not all cancer cases are created equal. As the medical community hones in on better, less invasive cancer treatments, differentiating between different types of

“Life finds a way.” Those were the prophetic words of Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster Jurassic Park. Now, as researchers discover that reconfigurable

Proteins are a string of amino acids linked together in a specific sequence, with 20 possible amino acids coming into play. Each protein is defined

A proof-of-concept study of brain stimulation among patients with epilepsy may have revealed a revolutionary way to treat people with severe depression, anxiety, addiction and

Protein therapeutics may soon represent a $200 billion market despite a few inherent limitations. The processes for manufacturing therapeutic proteins are not very efficient or

Hummingbirds are compact, energetic flying machines belonging to the family Trochilidae. They typically measure 7.5–13 cm (3–5 in) in length, boast colorful, almost jewel-like plumage,

The human microbiome is a bit of a buzzword in wellness circles, referring to the trillions of symbiotic microbial cells harbored within the body. The