August 2018 – Welcome to the Mind of a Writer

Marburg virus: Army scientists shed light on the mechanism of sexual transmission

On: August 31, 2018

In: Biological Threats, Ebola, Emerging Diseases

This aspect of filovirus (like Ebola and Marburg) transmission isn’t often discussed, but it’s time researchers paid close attention to it; particularly as recent evidence indicates that these viruses can hide in the body for as long as two years after recovery. Read more at http://outbreaknewstoday.com/marburg-virus-army-scientists-shed-light-mechanism-sexual-transmission-18195/Continue Reading

DNA editing before birth could one day massively expand lifespans | New Scientist

By: Sharon

On: August 31, 2018

In: Genetics, Science, Transhumanism

More and more the idea is being put out there by Mainstream Media (MSM) that germline DNA editing is viable and safe. Current research shows that as high as 50% of CRISPR-Cas9 edits prove dubious at best, but some actually cause harm. Off-target edits and deleterious epigenetic effects could leaveContinue Reading

WHO identifies critical window for curbing DRC Ebola spread

By: Sharon

On: August 30, 2018

In: Biological Threats, Ebola, Emerging Diseases

Odd. Despite the phrase ‘critical window’, WHO has okayed the start of the school year in the affected region, which means lots of people and children gathering in small rooms. One new Ebola infection has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC’s) latest outbreak, as a topContinue Reading