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'Any protein you can imagine, it can deliver': AI will help discover the next breakthrough in RNA, says Nobel Prize winner Dr. Drew Weissman
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Live Science spoke with Nobel laureate Dr. Drew Weissman and engineer Daeyeon Lee about a new RNA research center they're helping to launch.
Nobel Prize in Medicine: 1901-Present
By Live Science Staff last updated
Here's a look at past winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and science kit
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is back October 8-9, but you can already snap up discounts on a range of health and science products.
Snap up amazing discounts on our favorite fitness trackers with these early Prime Day deals
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Save big on fitness trackers from Garmin, Samsung, and Amazfit this Amazon Prime Day.
Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century — and it may be because we're reaching our human limit
By Emily Cooke published
Human life expectancy in high-income countries is no longer climbing at the rate it did in the 20th century, a new study suggests.
2 scientists snag Nobel in medicine for discovering 'microRNAs'
By Emily Cooke published
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun jointly received the 2024 Nobel prize in medicine for discovering microRNAs.
These are the best health and fitness tech deals you can buy this Amazon Prime Day
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals From NordicTrack treadmill to Beats earbuds, these are the best health and fitness tech deals you can grab this Amazon Prime Day.
We have found all the best electric toothbrush deals this Amazon Prime Day
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Deals Snap up huge discounts on some of the best electric toothbrushes with these Amazon Prime Day deals.
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