News Bite - December 2021

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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and some unrelated topics).

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In this News Bite edition, Jeff and Danielle discuss:

• A new therapy utilizing "dancing molecules" to offer a potential cure for paralysis
• mRNA vaccine technology is being used to develop a vaccine for Lyme disease
• A grape seed extract component may be able to help us live longer and healthier lives
• Masks made of ostrich feathers that glow when in contact with SARS-CoV-2.

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Resources & Links:

• ‘Dancing molecules’ successfully repair severe spinal cord injuries - Northwestern Now
• Yale researchers develop mRNA-based lyme disease vaccine - Yale Daily News
• Grape seed extract may have anti-aging properties (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Scientists use ostrich cells to create masks that glow when they detect COVID-19 | KFOR.com Oklahoma City
• Tour a Animal Research Laboratory
• Americans for Medical Progress

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