Artificial cells mimic nature opening door for medical advancements


by Vanguard News

Vanguard News— Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill), one of the oldest public universities in the United States, have made a significant breakthrough in creating artificial cells that mimic natural cells.

Phys.org—Nanotech opens door to future of insulin medication. An international team, led by researchers from Australia, have developed a system using nanotechnology that could allow people with diabetes to take oral insulin in the future. The researchers say the new insulin could be eaten by taking a tablet or even embedded within a piece of chocolate.

Cayman Compass—Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman opens its doors. Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman celebrated its grand opening in the Seven Mile Beach area on Thursday with an official ribbon cutting.

OZARKSFIRST—Rescheduling Marijuana opens industry doors in Missouri. Even if marijuana becomes a Schedule III drug, industry experts still think each state will determine if its legal in their boundaries