#Disease

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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