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Notice: In August, Dr. Carol Portlock will host on the 1st and 3rd Mondays.

Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:00pm retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond.

NEW: These sessions are recorded, with the video available for 30 days following each session. For access, please contact Communications Manager Ed Beck at ebeck@nysec.org.

Suggested readings

Potentially life-saving technology for preemies
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240717-artificial-placenta-a-new-lifeline-for-premature-babies

100% HIV preventive outcome with injection every 6 months
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/jul/26/lenacapavir-drug-trial-linda-gail-bekker-treating-hiv-aids-africa-women-pregnancy

Geologic evidence of potential life on Mars
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/science/nasa-perseverance-rover-mars-rock.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43017-021-00169-5

Deep marine oxygen production found from polymetallic nodules and without photosynthesis
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/24/nx-s1-5049587/scientists-dark-oxygen-without-photosynthesis

Blood test is 91% accurate for Alzheimer’s
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2821669

Prevention of Alzheimer’s dementia by the human protein, Reelin.
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/29/g-s1-13519/alzheimers-protein-reelin-brain-aging-amyloid-tau-memory

Does the shingles vaccine, Shingrix, prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jul/25/shingles-vaccine-shingrix-may-delay-dementia-onset-study

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