Kudzu has a complex history. First cast in the role of an erosion-preventing hero, the vine is now decried as an invasive villain that swallows landscapes and strangles trees. In reality, kudzu is a complicated character – food, medicine, and prolific weed all in one.
Continue ReadingFor over 150 years, there has been no way to cure, slow, or prevent Huntington’s disease. Last month, uniQure released data showing that a gene therapy can dramatically slow disease progression, potentially leading to years of additional independence.
Continue ReadingIn 1914, Dr. Joseph Goldberger was asked to investigate an epidemic that was sweeping across the southern United States. Despite the politics of the time, his research laid the groundwork for the eradication of the disease.
Continue ReadingThe dangers of the arctic go beyond wild animals and biting cold. Sometimes you eat the wrong thing, and your skin starts to peel off.
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