Next-Gen Vaccines: mRNA Technology for Cancer, HIV, and More
Introduction Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines made global headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their rapid development and high efficacy demonstrated how this platform could revolutionize immunization against infectious diseases. Yet...
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Is Type 1 Diabetes Curable? Progress on Beta Cell Regeneration
Introduction Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Without adequate insulin, cells cannot properly absorb glucose, lead...
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Bionic Pancreas: Tech and Biology Merging to Cure Diabetes
Introduction Diabetes affects millions globally, requiring strict blood sugar management to avoid complications. Traditional care involves manual insulin injections or pumps, guided by fingerstick glucose checks or continuous glucose mon...
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Lab-Grown Blood Vessels and Nerves: Regenerative Medicine Advances
Introduction Regenerative medicine seeks to repair or replace tissues that have been damaged by disease or injury. While many breakthroughs have focused on skeletal muscle, bones, and organs, two fundamental structures—blood vessels an...
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Artificial Blood: The Quest to Make Blood Transfusions Obsolete
Introduction Blood transfusions save millions of lives each year. Patients with severe blood loss or chronic conditions often rely on donated blood. However, donor blood can be scarce, must be type-matched, and carries infection risks. &nb...
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