Free and open to the public!

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

Human/Bird flu concerns rise, biology discussed
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/27/nx-s1-5208964/heres-why-bird-flu-fears-are-intensifying

Forever chemicals, PFAS, found in breast milk with consequences for babies
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/23/personal-care-products-pfas-pregnancy

New therapy for asthma and COPD
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/27/doctors-hail-first-breakthrough-in-asthma-and-copd-treatment-in-50-years

A well-balanced discussion of fluoride use in human healthcare
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/27/fluoride-health-benefits-risks

New method of carbon capture
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/29/covalent-organic-framework-carbon-capture-powder

Hummingbird’s flight impact on human drone development
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/science/hummingbirds-robots-drone-warfare.html

Fun and joy in lab rats
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20241128-i-taught-rats-to-drive-a-car-and-it-may-help-us-lead-happier-lives

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