According to scholarly articles, phage, a type of virus that infects bacteria, has demonstrated its effectiveness in treating different kinds of bacterial infections and diseases. However, clinical trials have failed in proving its value based on current regulatory requirements. Hence, scientists and researchers are working to discover what phage therapy has to offer, including preventing cholera infections. With an orally dosed bacteriophage cocktail targeting endemic strains of cholera, Minmin Yen, company co-founder and CEO of PhagePro, aims to provide immediate protection and disrupt cholera transmission among household members. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
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January 27, 2023
