Landmark chlamydia vaccine passes first stage of human trials

The results from a Phase 1 trial into the safety of a landmark chlamydia vaccine have just been published demonstrating promising signs the treatment is safe, and potentially effective in preventing the most common bacterial sexually transmit… Continue reading Landmark chlamydia vaccine passes first stage of human trials

Slow-release hormone therapy offers new weight-loss option for obese diabetics

A new slow-release hormone treatment is being touted as an alternative to gastric bypass surgery in obese patients suffering from type 2 diabetes. The novel therapy delivers three appetite-regulating hormones via a subcutaneous pump, resultin… Continue reading Slow-release hormone therapy offers new weight-loss option for obese diabetics

Martian microbes may be snacking on space dust

Modern Mars is a desolate husk of a planet, as far as life is concerned. But it’s not completely uninhabitable, since microbes could be hiding in the cracks of rocks and dirt. And now a new study has found a possible food source for these org… Continue reading Martian microbes may be snacking on space dust

Smartphone-activated food labels may replace best-before dates

Although the best-before dates on our foods may stop us from eating spoiled items, they can also cause us to toss out food that’s really still good. New phone-powered labels could help, by notifying users when the food is actually starting to… Continue reading Smartphone-activated food labels may replace best-before dates