Innovation Stories
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Skin Cream Might Protect Against Dengue And Zika Viruses
Scientists have found a skin cream that activates the body's immune system to fight off the dengue and Zika viruses. -
Alzheimer’s Vaccine: Human Trials Expected To Commence In 2 Years
A new Alzheimer's vaccine soon to be tested on humans is designed to both be a preventative measure and a cure. -
This Eye Exam Could Detect Alzheimer’s Early Signs
An eye exam under development might one day lead to the early detection of Alzheimer's. -
AI Can Now Diagnose Tumor In Just 2 Minutes
An AI system can help save more lives from brain cancer with its faster and more accurate diagnosis. -
Gene Therapy Breakthrough Could Treat Kidney Diseases
A new study has rekindled the hope kidney diseases can be treated with gene therapy. -
Rutgers And Microsoft Launch Mobile App To Fight SIDS
The fight to prevent sudden infant death continues with a new app that warns parents of the danger. -
Researchers Develop Kidney Stone Treatment That’s ‘Faster’ And ‘Less Painful’
A drug combination can ease the suffering of kidney stone patients while helping cure this malady without surgery. -
New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix Found 97% Effective Against Condition
A new vaccine named Shingrix is 97 percent effective at preventing shingles in people 50 years old and over. -
Production Of Hydrogen Fuel Takes Huge Leap Forward
Scientists have moved ahead in the quest to produce hydrogen fuel cheaply and in commercial quantities. -
AI Sensor Warns If Children Are Inadvertently Left Alone Inside Cars
New device might help prevent more children locked up inside parked cars from dying. -
New Dengue Vaccine Could Be Better Than Dengvaxia
A new vaccine against dengue fever shows promise but still needs adequate testing for safety. -
Calculator Predicts Risk Of Death And Complications From Diabetes, Obesity
Researchers have developed a risk calculator that can accurately predict the likelihood of a patient with type 2 diabetes and obesity to die or develop serious complications.