This is a beautifully written overview of the history of the life sciences targeted to teens, and is the first of a planned four-volume series © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee Sample pages: Discovering Life’s Story: Biology’s Beginnings by Joy Hakim. (Credit: MITeen Press) Joy Hakim / MITeen Press Providing a …
Researchers have been looking for new methods by which people with diabetes can regulate their insulin levels. Recently a team in Switzerland found a way to deliver insulin by playing Queen’s “We Will Rock You”. There’s a bit more to it, of course. The system also requires designer cells to produce and release insulin. Freddie …
An engaging book about the viruses that prey on bacteria, packed with inspirational stories of eccentric scientists, medical miracles and interwoven with how science and history affect each other © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee Transmission electron micrograph of multiple bacteriophages attached to a bacterial cell wall; the … [+] magnification …
Amazon Amazon has expanded its Clinic healthcare platform to all 50 U.S. states, including Washington D.C. The launch of Amazon Clinic in November 2022 aimed to assist individuals in seeking medical assistance for over 30 common health conditions, such as migraines, sinus infections, and pink eye. Instead of employing its own physicians, the service acts …
Researchers have made an astounding discovery regarding the venom of a notorious stinging caterpillar, revealing its surprising ancestry and its potential significance in the development of life-saving drugs. This intriguing finding sheds light on the untapped potential of insect venoms in medicine, agriculture, and scientific research. Despite the extensive study of snake, lizard, and spider …
Those individuals who ingested bempedoic acid on a daily basis experienced a significant reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, averaging 30.2 mg/dL or 21.3%, over the course of approximately three years. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol can contribute to the formation of cholesterol plaques, which can narrow blood vessels as depicted in the accompanying …