Gene Antros
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An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to cha…
Breakthrough gel can regenerate tooth enamel within weeks
An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any way...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to cha…
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“It’s a slap in the face,” said a civilian who works in human resources overseas, and who is a military spouse and parent.
Civilians at the Pentagon continue missing paychecks while working alongside troops getting paid | CNN Politics
As the US passes the record for the longest government shutdown in history on Wednesday, civilian employees of the Defense Department — many of whom are veterans and military family members — are ques...
www.cnn.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“It’s a slap in the face,” said a civilian who works in human resources overseas, and who is a military spouse and parent.
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The year is 2003.
17-year-old Stephen Miller is sitting in the back of a school bus talking about torture, as in “Torture is a celebration of human life and dignity."
Miller looks directly into the camera and describes the torturing Iraqis in gruesome detail, as his peers laugh uncomfortably.
17-year-old Stephen Miller is sitting in the back of a school bus talking about torture, as in “Torture is a celebration of human life and dignity."
Miller looks directly into the camera and describes the torturing Iraqis in gruesome detail, as his peers laugh uncomfortably.
October 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The year is 2003.
17-year-old Stephen Miller is sitting in the back of a school bus talking about torture, as in “Torture is a celebration of human life and dignity."
Miller looks directly into the camera and describes the torturing Iraqis in gruesome detail, as his peers laugh uncomfortably.
17-year-old Stephen Miller is sitting in the back of a school bus talking about torture, as in “Torture is a celebration of human life and dignity."
Miller looks directly into the camera and describes the torturing Iraqis in gruesome detail, as his peers laugh uncomfortably.
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I believe that the mounting pressure by many experts sounding the alarm on the threat of canceling the birth-dose of the hepatitis B vaccine contributed to the indefinite postponement of that vote by ACIP.
kKeep reminding folks that canceling the birth dose will kill children. Pressure works.
kKeep reminding folks that canceling the birth dose will kill children. Pressure works.
Newborn lives are on the line. The hepatitis B birth dose is safe, effective, and lifesaving yet it’s under attack at ACIP this week. Weakening this policy would be a grave mistake.
Read why we must defend it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
Read why we must defend it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
The Hepatitis B Vaccine: Why the Birth Dose Matters and Why We Must Defend It
Defending science, saving newborn lives, and keeping the world on track to end Hepatitis B
open.substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I believe that the mounting pressure by many experts sounding the alarm on the threat of canceling the birth-dose of the hepatitis B vaccine contributed to the indefinite postponement of that vote by ACIP.
kKeep reminding folks that canceling the birth dose will kill children. Pressure works.
kKeep reminding folks that canceling the birth dose will kill children. Pressure works.
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"In parts of the country, the government would like sites to collect an unprecedented amount of identifying information about their users. In the whole country, the government would like to track down and prosecute those users if they are rude... It doesn’t take a mastermind to see the risks."
The right to anonymity is powerful, and America is destroying it
Age verification was already risky — now it’s downright dangerous.
www.theverge.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"In parts of the country, the government would like sites to collect an unprecedented amount of identifying information about their users. In the whole country, the government would like to track down and prosecute those users if they are rude... It doesn’t take a mastermind to see the risks."
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Oral microbes have been linked to pancreatic cancer risk. >2 dozen microbes in the mouth now tied to the cancer. An oral microbial score can help identify those at risk. Samples from >120k people revealed 3 periodontal disease bacteria, 21 other bacteria & 4 fungi linked w/ pancreatic cancer risk👇
Mouth Microbes Linked to Pancreas Cancer Risk
A microbial risk score could help identify people at greater risk
www.medpagetoday.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Oral microbes have been linked to pancreatic cancer risk. >2 dozen microbes in the mouth now tied to the cancer. An oral microbial score can help identify those at risk. Samples from >120k people revealed 3 periodontal disease bacteria, 21 other bacteria & 4 fungi linked w/ pancreatic cancer risk👇
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In her new book, Kamala Harris writes that Joe Biden called her just minutes before she was going to debate Trump to tell her that his brother had told him that she was bad mouthing him.
Harris writes: “I just couldn’t understand why he would call me, right now, and make it all about himself.”
Harris writes: “I just couldn’t understand why he would call me, right now, and make it all about himself.”
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September 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In her new book, Kamala Harris writes that Joe Biden called her just minutes before she was going to debate Trump to tell her that his brother had told him that she was bad mouthing him.
Harris writes: “I just couldn’t understand why he would call me, right now, and make it all about himself.”
Harris writes: “I just couldn’t understand why he would call me, right now, and make it all about himself.”
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If you haven't heard of Human Design, the astrology-like system that has people dumping their spouses after a reading and restricting their diets to be their "authentic selves"—you will soon. Nice distraction from the relentless news cycle by @matthabusby.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/human-...
Human Design Is Blowing Up. Following It Might Make You Leave Your Spouse
The astrology-like system uses birth dates to break people into personality types and even find love and riches. From sleeping arrangements to diets, some are taking it very seriously.
www.wired.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
If you haven't heard of Human Design, the astrology-like system that has people dumping their spouses after a reading and restricting their diets to be their "authentic selves"—you will soon. Nice distraction from the relentless news cycle by @matthabusby.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/human-...
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The FBI is preparing to label transgender people as “violent extremists” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-readie...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-readie...
FBI Readies New War on Trans People
“We’re looking at the entire web”
www.kenklippenstein.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The FBI is preparing to label transgender people as “violent extremists” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-readie...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/fbi-readie...
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American soybean farmers don’t have a single order from China as they head into harvest season. China usually buys 25% of the entire crop.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
Farmer says 'we're in a very dire situation' ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer | Fortune
Caleb Ragland says his pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears.
fortune.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
American soybean farmers don’t have a single order from China as they head into harvest season. China usually buys 25% of the entire crop.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
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NEW: Trump health officials plan to link COVID vaccines to the deaths of 25 children, despite extensive studies showing that COVID vaccines are safe and effective. This comes less than a week before the committee that CDC uses to make vaccine recommendations is scheduled to meet.
September 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
NEW: Trump health officials plan to link COVID vaccines to the deaths of 25 children, despite extensive studies showing that COVID vaccines are safe and effective. This comes less than a week before the committee that CDC uses to make vaccine recommendations is scheduled to meet.
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Names include international students, lecturers and part-time faculty, Judith Butler says: “The consequences of this compliance could be terrible for a lot of people’s lives, most of whom are much more vulnerable than I am. They can suffer deportation, expulsion, job loss, harassment, surveillance"
UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move
Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Names include international students, lecturers and part-time faculty, Judith Butler says: “The consequences of this compliance could be terrible for a lot of people’s lives, most of whom are much more vulnerable than I am. They can suffer deportation, expulsion, job loss, harassment, surveillance"
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While the official number is estimated to be much higher, ex-IDF chief confirms that at least 200,000 civilians have been slaughtered in Gaza already.
This would mean over 100,000 children.
Genocide.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
This would mean over 100,000 children.
Genocide.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘We took the gloves off’: ex-IDF chief confirms Gaza casualties over 200,000
Retired general Herzi Halevi says ‘not once’ had legal advice constrained Israel’s military decisions in the strip
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
While the official number is estimated to be much higher, ex-IDF chief confirms that at least 200,000 civilians have been slaughtered in Gaza already.
This would mean over 100,000 children.
Genocide.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
This would mean over 100,000 children.
Genocide.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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NEW: “Minutes after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday, far-right influencers and extremist communities lit up social media with calls for violence against the left.” @davidgilbert.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/far-ri...
‘War Is Here’: The Far-Right Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting With Calls for Violence
Prominent far-right figures and elected officials have called for vengeance following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
www.wired.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
NEW: “Minutes after right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday, far-right influencers and extremist communities lit up social media with calls for violence against the left.” @davidgilbert.bsky.social reports www.wired.com/story/far-ri...
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Keir Starmer has expressed his condolences re: Charlie Kirk, USian far-right social media personality. He could have just said nothing, but no.
September 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Keir Starmer has expressed his condolences re: Charlie Kirk, USian far-right social media personality. He could have just said nothing, but no.
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JUST IN: The US now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021
September 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
JUST IN: The US now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021
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Only 18% of US individuals earn more than $100,000, per FORTUNE.
September 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Only 18% of US individuals earn more than $100,000, per FORTUNE.
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People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared to people who consumed the lowest levels, a new study found. https://cnn.it/46gwGxz
September 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared to people who consumed the lowest levels, a new study found. https://cnn.it/46gwGxz
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"The first wave of grocery-price increases will likely hit this winter. Roberson predicted produce prices could rise 50% to 100% by early next year as inventories clear and new contracts kick in."
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‘It’s like when you see the tsunami coming in’: Agricultural economists are sounding the alarm about produce prices doubling
Consumers “don’t have a clue what’s going on,” said Raymond Robertson, a labor economist.
fortune.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"The first wave of grocery-price increases will likely hit this winter. Roberson predicted produce prices could rise 50% to 100% by early next year as inventories clear and new contracts kick in."
fortune.com/2025/08/28/t...
fortune.com/2025/08/28/t...
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August 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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A shooting star lights up Japan's skies.
August 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A shooting star lights up Japan's skies.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce the Living Wage for Musicians Act this September. This bill is a real, concrete way to make payouts fairer for musicians on Spotify and across the streaming economy. @reprashida.govpeeps.us
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
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Living Wage for Musicians Act to be reintroduced in US Congress
Rashida Tlaib's Living Wage for Musicians Act aims to support artists with new streaming royalties. Learn more about it.
musically.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Rep. Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce the Living Wage for Musicians Act this September. This bill is a real, concrete way to make payouts fairer for musicians on Spotify and across the streaming economy. @reprashida.govpeeps.us
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
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A U.S. Navy sailor was convicted on Wednesday of spying for China while on active duty and using his security clearance to sell sensitive information about the capabilities of American warships, including their vulnerabilities.
U.S. Navy Sailor Is Convicted of Spying for China
Jinchao Wei provided a Chinese intelligence officer with defense and weapons abilities of U.S. warships, including their vulnerabilities, prosecutors said.
nyti.ms
August 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A U.S. Navy sailor was convicted on Wednesday of spying for China while on active duty and using his security clearance to sell sensitive information about the capabilities of American warships, including their vulnerabilities.