Health

Pill to prevent Lyme disease kills ticks before they can infect you
A pill to prevent Lyme disease quickly killed ticks that bit treated volunteers, suggesting it could slow the spread of tick-borne diseases.
A protein found in human sweat may protect against Lyme disease
Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease, according to a study from MIT and the University of Helsinki.
Pacemaker powered by light eliminates need for batteries and lets the heart to function more naturally
Scientists designed a pacemaker that transforms light into bioelectricity, or heart cell-generated electrical signals.
Reverse engineering a $15k medical device for 50x less
Oxford says its COVID-19 vaccine is up to 90% effective
How long will coronavirus immunity last?
New skin cancer vaccine is twice as powerful
New vanishing wound dressing heals skin with minimal scarring
FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 test
Bacteria’s self-destruct mechanism may unlock next-level genome editing
Trial suggests Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective
New “universal” diagnostic test can ID any infection
A flu vaccine grown in tobacco plants just aced its clinical trials