Innovation Stories
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Birth Control Shot At Testicles Stops Pregnancy
A gel contraceptive injected into the area of the testicles might soon be a new birth control method for men. -
Early Diagnosis Of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer Now Possible With Blood Test
Pancreatic cancer is so deadly because it is rarely caught early. This new method of detection could change that. -
Scientists Create New Flu Breathalyzer To Detect Illness
A new breath monitor can detect the first signs of the flu. -
New Zika Vaccine Candidate May Be Strongest Yet
A new study has revealed a promising new vaccine candidate for Zika virus that could be more effective and less expensive than traditional vaccines. -
A Polio Vaccine That Leaves The Virus At The Door
A new version of the polio vaccine doesn’t involve scientists handling live virus, which is a huge step for safety. -
A Drug For Alcoholism?
A commonly used asthma drug could double as an effective treatment for alcoholism, quelling cravings in addicts. -
Artificial Intelligence May Be Able To Detect Emotions In Real-Time
Artificial intelligence could be used to predict emotions in real time; the technology could be particularly useful for those who struggle to interpret facial expressions and other emotional cues. -
CRISPR Technology Makes Cows Resist Tuberculosis
Cows can be made resistant to tuberculosis using a technology that involves changing their DNA. -
This Is How Lung Cancer Starts, And Preventing It Could Eliminate The Disease
Researchers in Australia have uncovered the trigger for squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer, and hope to use the information to someday develop new treatments. -
Tool Reads Brain Activity, Allowing Locked-In Patients To Communicate
Researchers in Germany have created a cap that can interpret brain activity as language, allowing locked-in syndrome patients to communicate for the first time in years. -
Discovery Could Fight Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists are trying to understand how this new antibiotic works so they can use it to kill drug-resistant bacteria. -
Way Before Memory Loss, This Is The Earliest Sign Of Alzheimer’s
New research has identified what may be the earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease, and has suggested a potential drug candidate for treating the condition.
