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KPBS: 'Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment'
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment
Launched by the Scripps Research Translational Institute, the trial will test a repurposed GLP-1 drug, tirzepatide, and if it can provide relief for long COVID symptoms.
www.kpbs.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
KPBS: 'Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment'
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
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Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
Early Career Rescue Fellowship
www.uni-konstanz.de
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Three German universities offering post-docs for researchers "who cannot conduct or continue their work in the USA appropriately because of actual political pressure. "
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskoll...
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A small group of people with high cholesterol that didn’t respond to conventional drugs saw major improvements in two key heart disease risk factors after receiving a single gene-editing treatment at the highest dose, a new study found.
How a ‘one and done’ gene-editing treatment could lower cholesterol
A cutting-edge medical experiment in a small trial has demonstrated the effectiveness of a one-time CRISPR gene editing treatment in lowering cholesterol levels
wapo.st
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A small group of people with high cholesterol that didn’t respond to conventional drugs saw major improvements in two key heart disease risk factors after receiving a single gene-editing treatment at the highest dose, a new study found.
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Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Prof Lidia Morawska says recognition of her research comes at a fraught time – an ‘age of anti-science’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Welp.
I have so many questions. But I’m just going to go with the one.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Potentially diseased lab monkey on the loose after truck crash in Mississippi
Several rhesus monkeys escaped after the interstate crash, but all but one were reportedly ‘destroyed’ by late Tuesday
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Welp.
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NBC just gutted the very teams that gave marginalized voices a seat at the table—then called it “restructuring.”
The cuts:
📌NBC BLK (Black community coverage)
📌NBC Latino (Latino community coverage)
📌NBC Asian America (Asian American community coverage)
📌NBC Out (LGBTQ+ community coverage)
The cuts:
📌NBC BLK (Black community coverage)
📌NBC Latino (Latino community coverage)
📌NBC Asian America (Asian American community coverage)
📌NBC Out (LGBTQ+ community coverage)
October 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NBC just gutted the very teams that gave marginalized voices a seat at the table—then called it “restructuring.”
The cuts:
📌NBC BLK (Black community coverage)
📌NBC Latino (Latino community coverage)
📌NBC Asian America (Asian American community coverage)
📌NBC Out (LGBTQ+ community coverage)
The cuts:
📌NBC BLK (Black community coverage)
📌NBC Latino (Latino community coverage)
📌NBC Asian America (Asian American community coverage)
📌NBC Out (LGBTQ+ community coverage)
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As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.
Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies
As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.
n.pr
October 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.
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New @nejm.org
One-shot gene therapy for a type of congenital deafness enabled some children to hear for the first time, and 3 of 12 kids achieved normal hearing
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2400521
One-shot gene therapy for a type of congenital deafness enabled some children to hear for the first time, and 3 of 12 kids achieved normal hearing
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2400521
DB-OTO Gene Therapy for Inherited Deafness | NEJM
Genetic deficiency of otoferlin, a protein critical to synaptic transmission by the sensory hair cells of the ear, causes congenital deafness. Medicines to treat the condition are lacking; children...
www.nejm.org
October 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New @nejm.org
One-shot gene therapy for a type of congenital deafness enabled some children to hear for the first time, and 3 of 12 kids achieved normal hearing
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2400521
One-shot gene therapy for a type of congenital deafness enabled some children to hear for the first time, and 3 of 12 kids achieved normal hearing
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2400521
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""It feels like being dead while you're alive," she says. "It feels like you've lost your entire life, but you're still here."
...
"I really want people to know that no one is immune to this, anyone can get long Covid. I didn't think it would happen to me.”"
...
"I really want people to know that no one is immune to this, anyone can get long Covid. I didn't think it would happen to me.”"
Offered rest home care at 24: the lonely plight of young Kiwis with long Covid
A group of young Kiwis prove what international studies show: that long Covid has a particularly debilitating effect on young people. But how much medical support is there for them?
www.1news.co.nz
October 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
""It feels like being dead while you're alive," she says. "It feels like you've lost your entire life, but you're still here."
...
"I really want people to know that no one is immune to this, anyone can get long Covid. I didn't think it would happen to me.”"
...
"I really want people to know that no one is immune to this, anyone can get long Covid. I didn't think it would happen to me.”"
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The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.
We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.
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I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
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A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects against more than just Covid.
It safeguards against pollution, pollen, wildfire smoke and many other viruses.
Wearing one is a great way to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
If you can’t afford one (or if you want to donate to help others)
It safeguards against pollution, pollen, wildfire smoke and many other viruses.
Wearing one is a great way to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
If you can’t afford one (or if you want to donate to help others)
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
September 29, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects against more than just Covid.
It safeguards against pollution, pollen, wildfire smoke and many other viruses.
Wearing one is a great way to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
If you can’t afford one (or if you want to donate to help others)
It safeguards against pollution, pollen, wildfire smoke and many other viruses.
Wearing one is a great way to keep yourself and those around you healthy.
If you can’t afford one (or if you want to donate to help others)
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They say the younger Generation is running, not walking, to the GOP because the Democrats don't respect young voters.
However, when I see the young voters in the GOP, I can't help but see a SCREAMING similarity.
However, when I see the young voters in the GOP, I can't help but see a SCREAMING similarity.
September 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
They say the younger Generation is running, not walking, to the GOP because the Democrats don't respect young voters.
However, when I see the young voters in the GOP, I can't help but see a SCREAMING similarity.
However, when I see the young voters in the GOP, I can't help but see a SCREAMING similarity.
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Because the mechanisms of mitochondrial fission were a mystery, attempts at correcting their imbalances have been stalled. We may be closer to solving that mystery thanks to an international research collaboration among bioengineers, physicists, biomedical engineers, & biochemists. #LongCOVID #MECFS
New insights into mitochondrial fission reveal a two-stage process involving protein assembly and disassembly, advancing understanding of cellular energy regulation and links to major diseases. doi.org/g944nk
Molecular mechanisms reveal physics of how mitochondria split to reproduce
Nearly every cell in your body depends on mitochondria to survive and function properly. Mitochondria provide 90% of our bodies' energy, but less well-known are their roles in cellular signaling and in eliminating defective cells, which is important for stopping cancer before it starts.
phys.org
September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Because the mechanisms of mitochondrial fission were a mystery, attempts at correcting their imbalances have been stalled. We may be closer to solving that mystery thanks to an international research collaboration among bioengineers, physicists, biomedical engineers, & biochemists. #LongCOVID #MECFS
THIS IS HUGE!
This is very exciting! A small clinical trial using gene therapy for Huntington's disease has been successful. microRNAs were used to edit the Huntington mRNA, stopping it making mutant protein that can damage neurons. Huge hopes now for treating such a devastating condition
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
THIS IS HUGE!
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Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
September 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
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PLOT TWIST: KIMMEL COULD BE BACK ON ABC THIS MONTH. Multiple sources say a resolution could come as early as this week, thanks to blowback against FCC fascism. There are 7 key signs it'll happen like Sinclair not airing its Kirk show
GET THE ALL-NEW MONDAY COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/yc7zxw8c
GET THE ALL-NEW MONDAY COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/yc7zxw8c
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
PLOT TWIST: KIMMEL COULD BE BACK ON ABC THIS MONTH. Multiple sources say a resolution could come as early as this week, thanks to blowback against FCC fascism. There are 7 key signs it'll happen like Sinclair not airing its Kirk show
GET THE ALL-NEW MONDAY COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/yc7zxw8c
GET THE ALL-NEW MONDAY COUNTDOWN PODCAST: tinyurl.com/yc7zxw8c
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This wonderful article from 2021. Thank you @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This wonderful article from 2021. Thank you @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
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Everybody who couldn't bring themselves to vote for Harris needs to line up for a group slap. This is on you.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mississippi declares infant deaths emergency as CDC program that could have helped is halted
State forced to stop gathering critical data on pregnancy experiences after Trump administration’s shakeup
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Everybody who couldn't bring themselves to vote for Harris needs to line up for a group slap. This is on you.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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IT'S OFFICIAL: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City have formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative.
The collaborative will issue their own vaccine recommendations and coordinate public health efforts.
The collaborative will issue their own vaccine recommendations and coordinate public health efforts.
September 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
IT'S OFFICIAL: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and New York City have formed the Northeast Public Health Collaborative.
The collaborative will issue their own vaccine recommendations and coordinate public health efforts.
The collaborative will issue their own vaccine recommendations and coordinate public health efforts.