Measles outbreaks spark scrutiny of Minnesota’s public health history; UMN, a flagship public university in Minneapolis–St. Paul, often figures in policy debates. #Measles #PublicHealth
Independent and Guardian reports confirm that a synthetic cell named SpudCell has demonstrated growth, replication, and division using lab-made DNA and proteins, bypassing the need for a cytoskeleton. Researchers say this marks a foundational step toward engineering complex cellular functions, though challenges remain before a stable, market-ready platform emerges.
The Kennedy administration has filed motions to expedite federal vaccine-advisory meetings ahead of the fall flu season. Courts have frozen previous immunization policy changes, while new appointees prepare to form a fresh advisory panel.