6
Jan
2022
Biotech’s Candle Burns Bright in the Dark
Earlier this week, in need of an afternoon break, I went for a 15-minute walk to the local branch of the Seattle Public Library. With KN95 mask snugly in place, I walked in, picked up my book on hold, and walked out. Two minutes, tops. No lingering these days. At home, I flipped open Carl Sagan’s 1996 manifesto, “The Demon-Haunted... Read More
6
Jan
2022
The Omicron Wave: A Review of the Research on Spread and Severity
The vast majority of people in the US have at least partial immunity to many forms of SARS-CoV-2, either from prior infection, vaccination, or both. The past few weeks have shown us that the Omicron variant transmits faster than any of its predecessors. That essentially guarantees that the unvaccinated plus early vaccinees (last dose/boost more than 6 months ago) will... Read More