Innovation Stories
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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. -
What Sharks Are Teaching Scientists About Incurable Diseases
Sharks have an impressive immune system that gives them the ability to heal super fast and better immunity to cancer; scientists around the world hope to reproduce these qualities in humans. -
Scientists Can Smell Cancer On Your Breath
Stomach and esophageal cancers are often not detected until they are difficult to treat, but now doctors may be able to find them early by smelling your breath. -
Super Antibodies From Unique Patient Could Be Key To HIV Vaccine
A team of international scientists has created the most effective HIV-neutralizing antibody ever, and believe it may serve as the basis to an HIV vaccine. -
Jam Ingredient Could Help Amputees Feel Temperature Again
In a happy accident, researchers have created a really sensitive artificial skin.
