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ITIF life sci guru (https://itif.org/person/val-giddings/), professional skeptic, biotech expert, policy wonk, beekeeper, lover of wilderness. will travel miles for dark night skies. opinions my own.

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Fact Checking “The Language of Climate Politics”

Fact Checking “The Language of Climate Politics” thebreakthrough.org/journal/no-2... via @TheBTI

05.11.2025 11:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Birth and Burial of Evolutionary Science in Australia

The Birth and Burial of Evolutionary Science in Australia www.palladiummag.com/2025/10/17/t...

05.11.2025 11:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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From Outside Assaults to Insider Threats: Chinese Economic Espionage China’s campaign of economic espionage against the United States spans cyber intrusions, insider theft, and technology transfer disguised as collaboration. Washington must recognize that Beijing is op...

From Outside Assaults to Insider Threats: Chinese Economic Espionage itif.org/publications...

05.11.2025 11:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As Lake Powell Recedes, Beavers are Building Back - Inside Climate News The decline of the reservoir threatens the water and electricity for 40 million people, but is resurfacing vast canyons and lush riversides that the aquatic rodents engineer into robust habitats for m...

As Lake Powell Recedes, Beavers are Building Back insideclimatenews.org/news/2710202... The decline of the reservoir threatens the water & electricity for 40 million people, but is resurfacing vast canyons and lush riversides that the aquatic rodents engineer into robust habitats for many species.

03.11.2025 15:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why scare stories about crop chemicals outlive the science or years, glyphosate has been the world’s most litigated molecule. The herbicide, first brought to market in 1974 under the brand name Roundup, has been

Why scare stories about crop chemicals outlive the science geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/10/30/w...

30.10.2025 15:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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An Antivenom Cocktail, Made by a Llama A new broad-coverage antivenom, made by mixing eight different nanobodies, protects mice against snakebites from 17 of 18 deadly species in Africa.

An Antivenom Cocktail, Made by a Llama www.asimov.press/p/broad-anti...
A new broad-coverage antivenom, made by mixing eight different nanobodies, protects mice against snakebites from 17 of 18 deadly species in Africa.

29.10.2025 18:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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DNA reveals Neandertals traveled thousands of kilometers into Asia DNA and stone tool comparisons suggest Eastern European Neandertals trekked 3,000 kilometers to Siberia, where they left a genetic and cultural mark.

DNA reveals Neandertals traveled thousands of kilometers into Asia www.sciencenews.org/article/dna-... Genetic and stone tool similarities link a fossil bone with Neandertals 3,000 kilometers away

28.10.2025 11:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients A study found that covid-19 vaccines appeared to awaken the immune system in lung and skin cancer patients, helping them live longer than those not vaccinated.

Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients wapo.st/47s0Ygk Health records of more than 1,000 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy for lung and skin cancer showed they gained additional benefit after vaccination.

24.10.2025 23:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What Did It Feel Like To Be An Early Human? A new documentary puts viewers in the shoes of Neanderthals and early humans, giving an intimate glimpse into humans’ evolutionary history.

What Did It Feel Like To Be An Early Human? www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pbs...

23.10.2025 15:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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World’s first AI-designed viruses a step towards AI-generated life Scientists used artificial intelligence to write coherent viral genomes, using them to synthesize bacteriophages capable of killing resistant strains of bacteria.

World’s first AI-designed viruses a step towards AI-generated life www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Scientists used artificial intelligence to write coherent viral genomes, using them to synthesize bacteriophages capable of killing resistant strains of bacteria.

22.10.2025 22:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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GMO Crop Rollout Delays is Costing Kenya, Study Warns Kenyan farmers are losing billions of shillings every year due to delays in adopting genetically modified (GMO) crops that promise higher yields

GMO Crop Rollout Delays is Costing Kenya Billions, Study Warns kenyanwallstreet.com?p=155888 via @kenyanwalstreet

22.10.2025 16:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Alamosa Citizen - Alamosa Citizen The Valley Calendar

A reversal of water fortunes: October brought full canals and bolstered reservoirs, and ‘a little extra head start’ into winter -- AlamosaCitizen.com #RioGrande #SanLuisValley coyotegulch.blog/2025/10/22/a...

22.10.2025 13:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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No more mosquito bites with Mosquito-resistant clothing developed by scientists A group of scientists has developed mosquito-resistant, insecticide-free clothing designed to save lives.

No more mosquito bites with Mosquito-resistant clothing developed by scientists www.universal-sci.com/article/mosq...

22.10.2025 11:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Kenya Moves to Commercialise Genetically Modified Cassava NEMA) has invited public comments on a proposal by KALRO to commercialise genetically modified (GM) cassava.

Kenya Moves to Commercialise Genetically Modified Cassava kenyanwallstreet.com?p=156236 via @kenyanwalstreet delays in biotech adoption have cost Kenya KSh 20.3 billion (US $157 m) over the past 5 years.

21.10.2025 16:14 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Whole genome sequencing may guide care for thousands of breast cancer patients Whole genome sequencing offered to breast cancer patients is likely to identify unique genetic features that could either guide immediate treatment or help match patients to clinical trials for over 1...

Whole genome sequencing may guide care for thousands of breast cancer patients www.news-medical.net/news/2025100...

21.10.2025 15:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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New breakthrough enables whole genome sequencing in hours Boston Children's Hospital, along with Broad Clinical Labs and Roche Sequencing Solutions, has demonstrated that rapid genomic sequencing and interpretation are achievable in a matter of hours.

New breakthrough enables whole genome sequencing in hours www.news-medical.net/news/2025101...

21.10.2025 15:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) and the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), have designed...

AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety www.news-medical.net/news/2025100...

21.10.2025 15:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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NIH funds multi-state pilot for genome sequencing in newborn screening Mass General Brigham and Ariadne Labs, alongside Boston Children's Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), Case Western Reserve University,...

NIH funds multi-state pilot for genome sequencing in newborn screening www.news-medical.net/news/2025100...

21.10.2025 15:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Faulty mitochondria cause deadly diseases: fixing them is about to get a lot easier CRISPR-based tools can’t easily access the DNA in these organelles, but researchers are finding other ways in.

Faulty mitochondria cause deadly diseases: fixing them is about to get a lot easier www.nature.com/articles/d41... CRISPR-based tools can’t easily access the DNA in these organelles, but researchers are finding other ways in.

19.10.2025 11:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Microbes as architects of a sustainable future www.nature.com/articles/s41... Microorganisms R central to climate stability, food security & biodiversity, yet they remain absent frm sustainability frameworks. Recognizing & mobilizing their power is essential to meeting the challenges we face

16.10.2025 15:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Nature Conservation, Dire Wolves, Moratoria, and Technophobia A proposed moratorium on genetically modified plants and animals would backfire—decades of evidence show biotechnology helps conserve biodiversity by reducing habitat loss, curbing disease, and aiding...

Nature Conservation, Dire Wolves, Moratoria, and Technophobia itif.org/publications...

14.10.2025 16:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A young biotech nets $70M for a new type of allergy drug Excellergy is developing medicines that combat allergic responses in three different ways, a multipronged effect the company says could lead to faster and more complete disease control.

A young biotech nets $70M for a new type of allergy drug www.biopharmadive.com/news/excelle... via @BioPharmaDive Excellergy is developing medicines that combat allergic responses in 3 different ways, a multipronged effect that could lead to faster and more complete disease control.

14.10.2025 16:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Moderna posts melanoma data behind decision to say 'I do' to IDO Moderna has shared some of the phase 1/2 data that persuaded it to expand and p | Moderna has shared some of the phase 1/2 data that persuaded it to expand and prioritize development of a cancer candi...

Moderna posts melanoma data behind decision to say 'I do' to IDO www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/mode...

14.10.2025 16:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Regeneron, with ‘game-changing’ new data, to seek approval of hearing loss gene therapy Study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine show the therapy significantly improved hearing in nearly a dozen children with a rare, genetic form of deafness.

Regeneron with new data, to seek approval of hearing loss gene therapy www.biopharmadive.com/news/regener... Study results published in The New England Journal of Medicine show the therapy significantly improved hearing in nearly a dozen children with a rare, genetic form of deafness.

14.10.2025 16:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Scientists say they revived an extinct wolf species. A vote will decide their future. The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

13.10.2025 14:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This research undercuts the 'emotional' argument on GMOs Long-term research using primate subjects shows that a GMO diet received a clean bill of health regarding chronic inflammation, autoimmune responses, and general toxicity.

This research undercuts the ’emotional’ argument on GMOs www.agdaily.com/insights/sci... via @AGDAILYMedia

11.10.2025 13:10 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Next-gen vaccine prevents up to 88% of multiple aggressive cancers A next-generation cancer vaccine has shown stunning results in mice, preventing up to 88% of aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers by harnessing dual-pathway nanoparticles that train the immune sy...

Next-gen vaccine prevents up to 88% of multiple aggressive cancers newatlas.com/disease/dual...

11.10.2025 13:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

“Your genome has more viral hitchhikers than it does genes”

07.10.2025 18:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A message from the dark genome Long dismissed as genetic junk, the dark genome is stepping into the spotlight, revealing how ancient viralremnants and rogue DNA elements impact evolution and disease.

Message from the dark genome: the genetic ghosts that haunt & help us www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-10... Long dismissed as genetic junk, the dark genome is stepping into the spotlight, revealing how ancient viral remnants & rogue DNA elements impact evolution & disease.

07.10.2025 18:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Opinion | Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans wapo.st/3VTALll

07.10.2025 11:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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