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Could mRNA offer a path towards universal flu vaccines?

How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution Deborah Fuller, University of Washington To...
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One-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach moving forward

FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered Matthew Woodruff, Emory University The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s...
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As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself...

Emily Toth Martin, University of Michigan and Marisa Eisenberg, University of Michigan The cold and flu season of 2022 has begun with a vengeance. Viruses...
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Robotic exoskeleton helps people walk

Brian Doctrow, Ph.D.,  US National Institutes of Health At a Glance Researchers created a robotic leg exoskeleton that provides personalized walking assistance under real-world conditions. ...
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The dawn of biofabrication

Genetically engineered bacteria make living materials for self-repairing walls and cleaning up pollution Sara Molinari, Rice University With just an incubator and some broth, researchers can grow...

Bionic pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management compared to standard insulin delivery methods

Next-generation technology maintains blood glucose levels by automatically delivering insulin. US National Institutes of Health A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology...
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Stunning images open the era of the James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to do science – and it’s seeing the universe more clearly than even its own engineers...
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New cancer drug trains immune system to kill tumors

‘Masked’ cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues, reducing treatment side effects Aslan Mansurov, University of Chicago Pritzker School of...
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International Satellite to Track Impacts of Small Ocean Currents

NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission will explore how the ocean absorbs atmospheric heat and carbon, moderating global temperatures...
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Community-scale geothermal projects on the horizon

Expected Funding Opportunity Will Facilitate Community-Scale Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems that Can Cut Emissions, Reduce Energy Burden, Boost Resilience U.S. Department of Energy Heating and...

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