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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

A combined Covid and Flu vaccine likely available this fall
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck55l4rk8z1o

Nasal response appears key to early immunity
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/19/covid-immune-response-study-could-explain-why-some-escape-infection

Is spina bifida curable with neurosurgery before delivery?
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240614-how-neurosurgery-in-the-womb-is-saving-babies-lives

Hair relaxers associated with increased cancer risks
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/magazine/hair-relaxers-cancer-risk.html

Can car batteries be incorporated into the electric grid?
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/business/energy-environment/electric-car-batteries-grid.html

As forest fires increase, what is the risk to humans from the resultant smoke?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/07/california-premature-deaths-wildfire-smoke-study

After a hurricane, monkeys cooperate more
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxxx3e8y5plo

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