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04/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

MIT researchers develop a “body on a chip,” combines cells from 10 human organs into one small device

An MIT research team has created a replica of the human body that can fit on a chip. According to an article on MIT Technology Review, this “body on a chip” can be used to evaluate new drugs for potential side effects before human testing. The new “physiome on a chip” system is comprised of […]

08/22/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

BOMBSHELL review finds FDA using shoddy, junk science to fast-track drug approvals

The FDA is coming under fire after a study has found that they base drug approval decisions on low-quality research. In response to criticism about the amount of time it takes for urgently needed drugs to be approved, the agency developed an “accelerated approval” procedure for drugs that treat serious conditions where few other options […]

10/06/2016 / By medicalmarijuanaupdate

Should medical marijuana patients be exempt from drug testing?

Should medical marijuana patients be exempt from drug testing? Ohio lawmakers are working on a bill to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, and one point of contention is whether companies can still enforce drug-free workplace programs. In other words, workers with a prescription for medical marijuana can still be fired if they test positive. Read […]

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