Notice: This week’s session is cancelled, but please feel free to explore the recommended readings below!

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Every 2nd and 4th Monday retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and open to the public!

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

Gene editing dramatically demonstrated with ? Curative benefit
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/health/gene-editing-personalized-rare-disorders.html

Vaping: Respiratory illnesses recognized
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/what-does-vaping-do-to-your-lungs

Ability to transplant the urinary bladder
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/health/bladder-transplant-human.html

Sky rivers and their impact on weather below
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250516-the-pilots-chasing-sky-rivers-and-cyclones-from-japan-to-the-us

Plastics (phthalates) and risks of cardiovascular disease
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/well/phthalates-heart-disease.html

Genetic and physiologic adaptation to diving among a female island population
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/05/15/nx-s1-5381139/korean-haenyeo-female-free-divers-genes-adaptations-jeju

How did a tree survive Hiroshima?
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/19/nx-s1-5383306/bonsai-survived-hiroshima-bombing-anniversary