Eva Morgun
@sciencebyeva.bsky.social
🩺/🧑🔬 student at Northwestern University, like thinking about T cells and immunology, born in 🇺🇦
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A huge loss at FDA.
Peter Marks originated rhe Operation Warp Speed Covid vaccine idea and has overseen so many essential biotech programs such as genome editing cures www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Peter Marks originated rhe Operation Warp Speed Covid vaccine idea and has overseen so many essential biotech programs such as genome editing cures www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A huge loss at FDA.
Peter Marks originated rhe Operation Warp Speed Covid vaccine idea and has overseen so many essential biotech programs such as genome editing cures www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Peter Marks originated rhe Operation Warp Speed Covid vaccine idea and has overseen so many essential biotech programs such as genome editing cures www.wsj.com/politics/top...
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Utah banned fluoridated water:
water with 0.7 grams of fluoride for every 1,000,000 grams of water.
The claim? It’s harmful.
The reality? It isn’t ⬇️
An adult would need to consume 357 LITERS of that water A DAY to have a possible risk of adverse effects from fluoride.
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water with 0.7 grams of fluoride for every 1,000,000 grams of water.
The claim? It’s harmful.
The reality? It isn’t ⬇️
An adult would need to consume 357 LITERS of that water A DAY to have a possible risk of adverse effects from fluoride.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Utah banned fluoridated water:
water with 0.7 grams of fluoride for every 1,000,000 grams of water.
The claim? It’s harmful.
The reality? It isn’t ⬇️
An adult would need to consume 357 LITERS of that water A DAY to have a possible risk of adverse effects from fluoride.
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water with 0.7 grams of fluoride for every 1,000,000 grams of water.
The claim? It’s harmful.
The reality? It isn’t ⬇️
An adult would need to consume 357 LITERS of that water A DAY to have a possible risk of adverse effects from fluoride.
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Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
Exclusive: NIH officials have advised scientists to remove reference to mRNA vaccines from their grant applications, in expectation the Trump administration intends to abandon most research in the field.
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Scientists Say NIH Officials Told Them To Scrub mRNA References on Grants - KFF Health News
Two senior scientists say National Institutes of Health officials advised them to remove references to mRNA vaccines in grant applications, and they fear the Trump administration will abandon a promis...
kffhealthnews.org
March 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
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“American students are looking to institutions overseas.”
Making America Weak As can be, to sell out our government to corrupt oligarchs.
The MAWA agenda is meant only to enrich Musk and Trump — to let them steal from you. Every Republican in Congress supports Musk.
apnews.com/young-sci... #NIH
Making America Weak As can be, to sell out our government to corrupt oligarchs.
The MAWA agenda is meant only to enrich Musk and Trump — to let them steal from you. Every Republican in Congress supports Musk.
apnews.com/young-sci... #NIH
Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs.
apnews.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“American students are looking to institutions overseas.”
Making America Weak As can be, to sell out our government to corrupt oligarchs.
The MAWA agenda is meant only to enrich Musk and Trump — to let them steal from you. Every Republican in Congress supports Musk.
apnews.com/young-sci... #NIH
Making America Weak As can be, to sell out our government to corrupt oligarchs.
The MAWA agenda is meant only to enrich Musk and Trump — to let them steal from you. Every Republican in Congress supports Musk.
apnews.com/young-sci... #NIH
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Just published @science.org
On fixing the NIH 15% cap
"The consequences of failing to do so—reduced research capacity, weakened scientific competitiveness, and increased financial strain on institutions—are simply too dire to ignore."
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
On fixing the NIH 15% cap
"The consequences of failing to do so—reduced research capacity, weakened scientific competitiveness, and increased financial strain on institutions—are simply too dire to ignore."
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
March 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just published @science.org
On fixing the NIH 15% cap
"The consequences of failing to do so—reduced research capacity, weakened scientific competitiveness, and increased financial strain on institutions—are simply too dire to ignore."
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
On fixing the NIH 15% cap
"The consequences of failing to do so—reduced research capacity, weakened scientific competitiveness, and increased financial strain on institutions—are simply too dire to ignore."
science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
#Chicago location, Federal Plaza (230 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604)
More info- www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#Chicago location, Federal Plaza (230 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604)
More info- www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
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Just got this passed on to us, about the damage at NIH's home campus -- the largest biomedical research institute in the world.
"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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February 26, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Just got this passed on to us, about the damage at NIH's home campus -- the largest biomedical research institute in the world.
"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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"The articles on cuts and damage assessments are largely grants focused. The grants program is a bit easier to characterize because it’s visible outside the NIH..." 🧪
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Nearly every medicine we benefit from started with NIH-funded research. Early discovery work starts in academia.
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
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Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
February 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Nearly every medicine we benefit from started with NIH-funded research. Early discovery work starts in academia.
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
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Microplastics, found in our brains, and their effects on our health
a new @nature.com feature
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'd just written about this, too
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-microp...
a new @nature.com feature
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'd just written about this, too
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-microp...
February 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Microplastics, found in our brains, and their effects on our health
a new @nature.com feature
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'd just written about this, too
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-microp...
a new @nature.com feature
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I'd just written about this, too
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-microp...
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading cause of infectious birth defects and linked to many other morbidities such as with transplantation. For the first time after >50 years of pursuit, a vaccine is in reach jci.org/articles/vie...
January 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading cause of infectious birth defects and linked to many other morbidities such as with transplantation. For the first time after >50 years of pursuit, a vaccine is in reach jci.org/articles/vie...
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Norovirus is a cool virus because it doesn't have a lipid envelope. That means it is incredibly stable in the environment.
So in addition to causing violent vomiting, diarrhea, & stomach cramping, it can be shed in your stool for 2 weeks, AND hand sanitizers are ineffective on it.
FUN!
So in addition to causing violent vomiting, diarrhea, & stomach cramping, it can be shed in your stool for 2 weeks, AND hand sanitizers are ineffective on it.
FUN!
December 29, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Norovirus is a cool virus because it doesn't have a lipid envelope. That means it is incredibly stable in the environment.
So in addition to causing violent vomiting, diarrhea, & stomach cramping, it can be shed in your stool for 2 weeks, AND hand sanitizers are ineffective on it.
FUN!
So in addition to causing violent vomiting, diarrhea, & stomach cramping, it can be shed in your stool for 2 weeks, AND hand sanitizers are ineffective on it.
FUN!
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Hey #MedSky I'm writing a long-form piece on how bad prior authorization has become, and how burdensome it is on patients and docs. Can you share:
—A story (without PHI)
—The amount of time/$$ you spend
—The most ridiculous thing you've had to argue for
—etc
(And please share this post)
—A story (without PHI)
—The amount of time/$$ you spend
—The most ridiculous thing you've had to argue for
—etc
(And please share this post)
December 30, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Hey #MedSky I'm writing a long-form piece on how bad prior authorization has become, and how burdensome it is on patients and docs. Can you share:
—A story (without PHI)
—The amount of time/$$ you spend
—The most ridiculous thing you've had to argue for
—etc
(And please share this post)
—A story (without PHI)
—The amount of time/$$ you spend
—The most ridiculous thing you've had to argue for
—etc
(And please share this post)
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Now in #Science #Immunology: Borys, Brossay, &al describe how #PD1 deficiency or tx w/ anti- #PDL1 Ab → expansion of pathogenic GzmK+ #CD8 #TCells in #SubmandibularGland normally controlled by PD-L1+ #NKCells. This may explain a common immune-related adverse event ( #irAE ) associated with #ICB!
NK cells restrain cytotoxic CD8+ T cells in the submandibular gland via PD-1–PD-L1
PD-L1–expressing NK cells restrain cytotoxic CD8+ T cells in the SMG, providing insights into disrupted immunoregulation contributing to irAEs.
www.science.org
December 20, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Now in #Science #Immunology: Borys, Brossay, &al describe how #PD1 deficiency or tx w/ anti- #PDL1 Ab → expansion of pathogenic GzmK+ #CD8 #TCells in #SubmandibularGland normally controlled by PD-L1+ #NKCells. This may explain a common immune-related adverse event ( #irAE ) associated with #ICB!
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1/ Imagine being a kid, just vibing at school, when boom—a tapeworm decides to set up camp in your brain. 🧠🏕️
Welcome to the wildest, most unexpected outbreak Belgium has seen. And no, this isn’t an episode of House MD but it reads like it.
I love ID #IDSky #MedSky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Welcome to the wildest, most unexpected outbreak Belgium has seen. And no, this isn’t an episode of House MD but it reads like it.
I love ID #IDSky #MedSky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Neurocysticercosis school outbreak in Belgium
Human cysticercosis results from ingesting microscopic Taenia solium eggs shed by a tapeworm carrier, forming cystic larvae (ie, cysticerci) in tissues. These larvae normally encyst in the pig, the natural intermediate host. Upon consumption by humans, they develop into a new intestinal tapeworm. Affecting the human brain, neurocysticercosis is responsible for a third of epilepsy cases in endemic tropical and subtropical regions.1,2
www.thelancet.com
December 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM
1/ Imagine being a kid, just vibing at school, when boom—a tapeworm decides to set up camp in your brain. 🧠🏕️
Welcome to the wildest, most unexpected outbreak Belgium has seen. And no, this isn’t an episode of House MD but it reads like it.
I love ID #IDSky #MedSky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Welcome to the wildest, most unexpected outbreak Belgium has seen. And no, this isn’t an episode of House MD but it reads like it.
I love ID #IDSky #MedSky
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...
www.ajmc.com
December 17, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?
#PHEthx
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The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which for decades has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death.
Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2024 at 11:18 AM
The lawyer helping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick federal health officials for the incoming Trump administration has petitioned the government to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine, which for decades has protected millions of people from a virus that can cause paralysis or death.
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No, a new study DIDN’T say seed oils are causing colorectal cancer.
The study has ZERO to do with seed oils.
Or ANY dietary components. Diet wasn’t even involved.
It was a molecular screen of tumor biopsies that looked at patterns of gene expression & metabolism.
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The study has ZERO to do with seed oils.
Or ANY dietary components. Diet wasn’t even involved.
It was a molecular screen of tumor biopsies that looked at patterns of gene expression & metabolism.
1/
December 13, 2024 at 3:10 AM
No, a new study DIDN’T say seed oils are causing colorectal cancer.
The study has ZERO to do with seed oils.
Or ANY dietary components. Diet wasn’t even involved.
It was a molecular screen of tumor biopsies that looked at patterns of gene expression & metabolism.
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The study has ZERO to do with seed oils.
Or ANY dietary components. Diet wasn’t even involved.
It was a molecular screen of tumor biopsies that looked at patterns of gene expression & metabolism.
1/
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Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – but not for the reason you might think.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My daughter could have died. I blame US insurance companies | Melody Schreiber
I asked my doctor for a shot to protect my premature daughter against RSV. Then we realized we didn’t qualify for insurance
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Since Thursday morning, United Healthcare hasn’t left my thoughts – but not for the reason you might think.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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People who are like “I don’t mind our current clusterfuck of a health care system because people with socialized medicine have to wait six months for an appt” have obviously never had to see a specialist for anything ever
December 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM
People who are like “I don’t mind our current clusterfuck of a health care system because people with socialized medicine have to wait six months for an appt” have obviously never had to see a specialist for anything ever
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Most babies who got very sick from RSV the last few winters were previously healthy. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Infants Admitted to US Intensive Care Units for RSV Infection During the 2022 Seasonal Peak
This cross-sectional study evaluates the characteristics of infants admitted to US intensive care units for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection during the 2022 seasonal peak.
jamanetwork.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Most babies who got very sick from RSV the last few winters were previously healthy. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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A medical director at BCBS emailed me to tell me I’m misinterpreting the proposed cap on anesthesia payments and they’d like to meet to explain.
December 7, 2024 at 12:52 AM
A medical director at BCBS emailed me to tell me I’m misinterpreting the proposed cap on anesthesia payments and they’d like to meet to explain.