From “atomic editing”, to “lasso antibiotics”, to mining the remotest forests and deepest oceans, the search for new drugs is endlessly fascinating. But even we have to admit, this is a new one on us: ...

Chewing gum made from beans has been shown to reduce the viral load of some strains of herpes and influenza, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Looking beyond jabs, sprays or tablets, scientists are thinking outside the box for delivering antiviral medication to prevent the spread of highly transmissible bugs. Their secret weapon? Chewing gum ...

“Controlling transmission of viruses continues to be a major global challenge,” said Henry Daniell, W.D. Miller Professor at Penn Dental Medicine. Such a statement highlights the need that brings all ...

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...