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[Tuki @TukiFromKL]

🚨 do you understand what scientists just did to deafness..

researchers injected a modified harmless virus directly into the cochlea the spiral cavity in your inner ear.. carrying a working copy of a gene called OTOF.. the gene that transmits sound signals from your ear to your brain.. without it, your ear hears everything.. your brain receives nothing..

10 completely deaf patients.. single injection.. within weeks all 10 could hear.. 10 out of 10..

here's what nobody wants to say..

cochlear implants cost between $30,000 and $100,000 per patient.. hearing aids sell for up to $7,000.. the global hearing industry is worth over $9 billion a year.. every year.. recurring.. because deafness has never been cured.. just managed..

one injection ends all of that..

and in 2018 goldman sachs analysts literally wrote this in a report about gene therapy..

"curing patients is not a sustainable business model"

that's a goldman sachs equity research note.. sent to investors.. warning them that companies developing one-time cures were a risky bet because cured patients stop buying products..

the science to fix single broken genes has existed in research labs for years.. the same platform used here already cured a form of blindness in 2017.. cured spinal muscular atrophy in babies in 2019..

there are over 10,000 known single-gene disorders.. millions of people labelled "incurable"..

the platform exists.. the proof is 10 out of 10..

the question was never whether they could fix it..

it's whether fixing it was good for business.

[Ottawa Police @OttawaPolice]

Today, we remember Constable Russell O'Connor, who died in the line of duty on September 7, 1983.

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En ce jour, nous nous rappelons l'agent Russell O'Connor, qui mourut dans l'exercice de ses fonctions, le 7 septembre 1983.

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[Kay Bee @RusticoGrrl]

@twitandrewking If you had the blue w/ yellow addidas bag, you would have *fully* captured my childhood. LOVE all the memories you stir. Thx!

[Mira Sorvino @MiraSorvino]

I want to leave Matthew Perry’s own words here as the way we remember him. There will never be another like him- he lit up so many hearts in so many ways. Godspeed to Paradise!

[National Arts Centre @CanadasNAC]

Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of Peter Herrndorf, one of Canada’s greatest cultural leaders and visionary. Our deepest condolences to the Herrndorf family. We honour the memory of our former President and CEO (1999-2018) by lowering our flag at half-mast.

[Jaclyn Whittal @jwhittalClimate]

This is not supposed to be under water. Storm surge at Rustico Beach. Lots of damage here too. @weathernetwork @StormhunterTWN @NateTWN #HurricaneFiona

[Marcie Stevens @Mistkella]

Look mom no harness. #WatchMeGo

[Kay Bee @RusticoGrrl]

@Mistkella In awe of your strength & determination!

[Stittsville Central @StittsCentral]

Stittsville author Barbara Robson shares story of 'Alex in Amberwood' in new children's book - https://t.co/QhvQfDssl5

[9RunRun @9RunRun]

With love and respect for the grief and pain you've endured. The loss of your beloved Jamie hasn't been forgotten.

Please take the time to read through Mr. Hubley's thread, please speak up when you witness bullying, check on the people in your life and be kind.

[Mrs. Wilson-Blackley @MrsBlackley]

New crosswalk installation in downtown Orangeville, Ontario. 7 feathers to represent the 7 grandfather teachings of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth. #WellDoneOrangeville

[ArtExpat @art_expat]

Paperclips on Paper by Witenry

[Rob @thegallowboob]

This railing on gazebo in Naples has braille describing the view for blind people. More of this please.

[Life Quotes HQ @LifeQuotesHQ]

Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.

[Tancredi Palmeri @tancredipalmeri]

Stop with this stereotype about Italians doing hand gestures.
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[Patrick Dexter @patrickdextervc]

Where the Streets Have No Name by U2 (1987) Have a lovely weekend

[Big Kiwi @kiwi_pfitz]

Men, we need a thread chat. A friend of mine reminded us today that there’s some heat coming, people are likely going to wear a little less to cope and to not be lecherous douches about it.
And then came the men about women looking and double standards. Let’s pump the brakes