A fern that comes back from the dead is now saving vaccines. Next up: your houseplant reviving your sourdough starter.
Resurrecting Plant Inspires 'Fridge Free' Vaccines That Could Save the Millions of Doses Wasted Annually
UK researchers developed a fridge-free vaccine powder inspired by resurrection plants. The tetanus-diphtheria vaccine, stabilized with trehalose sugar, remained viable for a year at room temperature and through extreme temperature swings. In a 60-person trial, it was safe and produced immune responses comparable to standard vaccines. A larger trial begins soon.
Source: Resurrecting Plant Inspires 'Fridge Free' Vaccines That Could Save the Millions of Doses Wasted Annually — Good News Network
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