Next Generation: Emptying Out with Natasja Bökkerink

Kelly van Gemert August 11th, 2023

This story is part of  Next Generation , a series in which we give young makers a platform to showcase their work. Your work here?  Get in touch  and plot your …

We can now grow insulin from lettuce

Selin Kir September 8th, 2023

In a ground-breaking discovery, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have achieved to produce insulin out of lettuce. There's no need for needles and injections anymore, …

How to calculate your biological age

Kelly van Gemert February 29th, 2024

Computational Biologist Jing-Dong (Jackie) Han and her team uncovered a technology to interpret signs of biological aging directly from facial characteristics.

Obese mice are losing weight without breaking a sweat

Kelly van Gemert January 11th, 2024

Bye-bye gym membership, hello losing pounds. Scientists have found a new drug that helped obese mice lose weight.

Tooth fairy alert: Japanese company tests drug that can regrow human teeth

Kelly van Gemert February 26th, 2024

Toregem Biopharma designed an antibody drug that can possibly regenerate teeth using the body's own tissues.