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Rutgers Engineers Are Developing a Breathalyzer Test for COVID-19
As vaccines continue to be administered and restrictions ease across the country, researchers are not resting when it comes to developing novel technologies for our […]
Science and Religion Have Never Been More at Odds. Can Conshohocken’s Templeton Foundation Bridge the Divide?
One would think claims of performing miracles would have a bit more resonance. After all, billions of people today hinge their religious faith on Jesus […]
NextUp: MediFind Connects Patients to Life-Saving Information
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Here’s How Long Until a COVID-19 Vaccine Is Ready
The COVID-19 outbreak that began nearly three months ago in Wuhan, China has since affected more than 150,000 people across 131 countries, including the United […]
Biotech Tour: Inside the Newly Rehabbed Spring House Innovation Park
Lower Gwynedd Township in Montgomery County is now home to a new innovation hub born of old bones. Spring House Innovation Park (SHIP), a 600,000-square-foot […]
Why Olive Oil Should Be Part of Your New Year’s Resolution
A new year and a new decade are approaching, which means many people are undoubtedly looking for new ways to make their lives better in […]
This Villanova Researcher Is Using Earthworms to Create a Human Blood Substitute
When it comes to trauma care, donor blood is a precious commodity. As many as 4.5 million Americans receive life-saving blood transfusions each year. Many […]
Here’s What Health Professionals Can Learn From Instagram Influencers
Social media is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for sharing health-related messages, but not every post has what it takes to go viral. And on […]
Wistar Institute Launches Fellowship to Invest in Early Career Researchers
The Wistar Institute, a local leader in cancer and vaccine research, has launched a new program to help early-career scientists become independent investigators. The Caspar […]
This Lifelike Brain Could Help Doctors Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury
“Smart brain” sounds redundant because aren’t brains already inherently smart? But truth is, even the slightest head injury can cause major dysfunction in the human brain, sometimes […]
GlaxoSmithKline Unveils $120 Million Renovation at Upper Merion Campus
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is making major changes at its Upper Merion East campus. On Wednesday, the global healthcare giant revealed the completion of a $120 million renovation […]
NextUp: The Local Company Making Clinical Trials More Accessible
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The Path to a Cure: Temple HIV Treatment Milestone Was 5 Years in the Making
Temple University researchers are one step closer to eliminating HIV in humans. This month, a team of interdisciplinary researchers led by professor Kamel Khalili released the results of […]
NextUp: The Philly Brain Researcher Working to Eliminate HIV
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LGBTQ People of Color Say Race Is Biggest Barrier to Their Advancement at Nonprofits
LGBTQ people of color say race is the most significant barrier to their advancement at nonprofits, according to a new report by Race to Lead, an […]