A new harmless virus can deliver genes to brain cells without infecting other tissues, according to early tests in mice and monkeys. The virus could minimize the risk of side effects from gene therapies under development for autism-related conditions, such as Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome and fragile X syndrome. Gene therapy typically involves replacing a […]
Note: We are pleased to be able to present you a contribution that is sure to offer you a little chat for your Thanksgiving table. As always, many thanks to the fearless Dr. Moskowitz. By Richard Moskowitz, MD From the start of the outbreak, the possibility that the virus was bio-engineered in a laboratory was […]
A Virus Expert’s Advice on Safe Schools Tara Parker-PopeCoronavirus reporting Q: Should children wear masks in the classroom? ON: Yes absolutely. I was on the fence a few months ago, but now that Delta has surfaced, I’m firmly on the masking side. Get your child a high-performance mask, such as an N95, KN95, or KF94, […]
