Around half of vaccines are wasted each year globally, according to the World Health Organization. Many are lost because they get too hot or cold. The scale of the loss prompted scientists to work on fridge-free versions of common vaccines - and this week one such vaccine showed promise in a world-first trial.
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A research team from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed a novel approach to treating spinal cord injuries: controllable microrobots deliver stem cells directly to the site of an injury, where they promote nerve cell regeneration. In animal experiments, this approach significantly improved mobility.
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