Good News Stories for Monday 8/19

An entrepreneur in India has developed a biodegradable bag made out of sugar, cellulose and corn fibers which can be used like a plastic bag, but breaks down after just 6 months! These bags have successfully replaced nearly 6 million plastic bags already across India! Read more about him and his invention here! (Good News Network)

Researchers in Canada have discovered a protein that has the ability to stop DNA damage, which could help with farming and preventing cancer! This is the first time a protein has not only been found to stop DNA damage, but can repair DNA as well. Read more about this protein here! (Good News Network)

Prescription drug prices for ten expensive drugs will plummet in 2026 after negotiations between the government and pharmaceutical companies! Prices are set to drop anywhere from 38-79% on many important drugs. Read more about it here! (Good News Network)

Mikhail Nilov from Pexels

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