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![Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_be0953f76bf9487586110d6fb237856a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_be0953f76bf9487586110d6fb237856a~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2022
Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing
Research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2022
Researchers find vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces cervical cancer rates by 87% in women who were offered the jab between the ages of 12-13.
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Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction
The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.
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![UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ac5802304a694cdbb4086ad561486c91~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ac5802304a694cdbb4086ad561486c91~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission
A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and potentially tamping down transmission.
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![Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f5d0a83b7dfd46f1a335d45aedece891~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_f5d0a83b7dfd46f1a335d45aedece891~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Researchers find HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer by 87%
Researchers have revealed the HPV vaccination programme prevented approximately 450 cervical cancers and 17,200 pre-cancers by mid 2019.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Researchers design antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down aging
No one knows why some people age worse than others and develop diseases -such as Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes or some types of cancer.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 31, 2021
Parasitic wasps turn other insects into 'zombies,' saving millions of humans along the way
Wasps have a reputation for being jerks because of their perceived aggressiveness and ability to sting repeatedly.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 29, 2021
Computer scientists develop method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy
Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of detecting disease biomarkers with a much higher degree of accuracy.
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Joshua Shavit
Oct 3, 2021
Spouses really are together in sickness and in health suggests new study
When it comes to marriage, the adage "birds of a feather flock together" is true in lifestyle habits, body shape, blood pressure and more.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 4, 2021
New tool detects the risk of genetic syndromes in children with diverse backgrounds
The technology can potentially reduce health inequality in under-resourced areas worldwide.
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![Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_13ad224ab1d543fdac6b8fe6d79a6c05~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_13ad224ab1d543fdac6b8fe6d79a6c05~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
Reducing sugar in packaged foods can prevent disease in millions
A new health and economic model clearly shows why it’s imperative that food manufacturers reduce the amount of added sugar in their products
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