Innovation Stories
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Berries From Brazilian Peppertree Neutralize Antibiotic-Resistant MRSA Bacteria
Could berries hold the key to treating a deadly staph infection? These scientists think they found a way to fight off MRSA. -
How ALS Disease Progression Could Be Delayed
ALS is a disease that robs people of their muscle control and kills many within just a few years — but a new molecule might help them survive longer. -
A Blood Test For Parkinson’s
For those avoiding a painful and scary lumbar puncture, a blood test might tell them what kind of neurodegenerative disorder they have. -
Breathalyzer Tracks Gas In Your Breath To Prevent Gut Pains
Have a problem with flatulence? There's a gadget to help fix that. -
Bacteria Team Up With Your Body To Shrink Tumors
Bacteria can now be programmed to invade tumors as a way to activate our body’s white blood cells and kill off the cancer. -
Blood Test Can Tell How Fast Multiple Sclerosis Will Develop
Scientists have found a way to test your blood for multiple sclerosis. -
Identification Of Leukemia Risk Genes May Help Us Better Treat The Disease
Researchers in London have identified genes associated with an increased risk of developing chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most common form of leukemia. -
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.
