America's opioid crisis continues – tracking supply chains could help tackle the synthetic epidemic
Jan 18, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
As the USA's devastating opioid epidemic rages on, scientists work to track the use of potent synthetic drugs. Monitoring their circulation and supply is critical to solving the crisis
The vaccines have arrived, but can Covid-19’s legacy of innovation help to eliminate the so-called ‘neglected diseases’?
Jan 05, 2021
Written by
Mark Rowe
The remarkable speed with which Covid-19 vaccines were created shows how quickly medical breakthroughs can take place when funds and resources are pooled. But many diseases don’t receive such attention. Can Covid-19’s legacy help to eliminate neglected diseases or is…
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