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Pig semen molecule could deliver chemotherapy to hard-to-reach eye cancer, mouse study suggests
Researchers showed that "exosomes" from pig semen may be used in a potential new treatment for retinoblastoma.
'It could revolutionize, completely, the way we treat depression': Researchers are exploring promising immune therapy for treating psychiatric symptoms
INTERVIEW Live Science spoke with the scientists behind an upcoming clinical trial testing an immune therapy for depression.
'Universal' nasal-spray vaccine protects against viruses, bacteria and allergens in mice
In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, scientists report.
Needle-free insulin? Scientists invent gel that delivers insulin through the skin in animal studies
A new polymer gel can deliver insulin through intact skin in animal tests. It could someday offer a path toward needle-free diabetes treatment, some say.
IVF hormones could be delivered with painless 'microneedle' patch someday, early study hints
Scientists are developing a microneedle patch that they hope could someday simplify IVF hormone delivery. They've tested it in animals.
Antibiotic resistance is the 'silent pandemic' — here are four steps to stop it
Four major trends that will shape how we as a society will confront antibiotic resistance in the coming decade.
Wegovy now comes in pill form — here's how it works
The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say.
Metal compounds identified as potential new antibiotics, thanks to robots doing 'click chemistry'
Using robots and click chemistry, scientists built potential active ingredients for future antibiotics that contain metal.
