CureVac’s late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trial flop clearly showed that not all pandemic shots are alike. But where does that leave the German biotech and its Big Pharma partners? For one, ongoing collaborations with Bayer and GlaxoSmithKline aren’t going anywhere for now, the companies said following the interim results drop late Wednesday. CureVac reported that its first-gen pandemic shot, known… Read More »
While President Donald Trump has leaned into his desire to reopen the nation’s economy by May 1, many of the governors and mayors who hold the power to enforce closures seem to disagree. Along with expanding testing and tracing, governors across the country are highlighting the importance of using science and advice from health officials… Read More »
As I woke up this morning, my phone screen illuminated with an unread message from “Maybe: Joe”—my most recent Tinder match who loves “spicy water” (…seltzer), lives about seven miles away, and has a beard that reaffirms my affinity for men who look like lumberjacks. We transitioned our convo to texting last night under the… Read More »
Music heals. It helps people with cancer cope better with the side effects of treatment, reduces stress and anxiety, and brings people together. This is why the Stand Up To Cancer (SUC2) Canada Kate McGarrigle Fund is inviting anyone who has cancer—or has survived it—to share their journey through original music and lyrics. You could… Read More »
by denisbin When discussing umbrella stands, one should first define what an one is. Many of you probably assume you know what an umbrella stand is, but I bet you have not thought beyond the obvious one or two items that might be considered an one. For some of you, the first thing that popped into… Read More »