An MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections that people with type 1 diabetes have to give themselves every day.
New Pill Can Deliver Insulin
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How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood.
Nitrogen Gets in the Fast Lane for Chemical Synthesis
Rice University scientists have given organic chemists a boost with their latest discovery of a one-step method to add nitrogen to compounds for drugs, pesticides, fertilizers and other products.
A Better Way to Make Acrylics
Acrylics are an incredibly diverse and useful family of chemicals used in all kinds of products, from diapers to nail polish. Now, a team of researchers from UConn and ExxonMobil describe a new process for making them.
UW Researchers Help Define Southern Ocean’s Geological Features
New data collected by University of Wyoming researchers and others point to a newly defined mantle domain in a remote part of the Southern Ocean.
‘Underwater Forecast’ Predicts Temperature, Acidity and More in Puget Sound
Most of us rely on the weather forecast to choose our outfit or make outdoor plans for the weekend.
