This graphic tells the story well:
Covid cases since start of Israel's vaccination initiative
0.8% among fully vaccinated
Thanks to @IdoShamirldo and @_lewisy
Finally! Rapid antigen tests are here and available to the public. Why did it took so long?!? Still too expensive. Switzerland is now giving 5 per inhabitant/month (Roche) and buying extra is super cheap. Thanks @michaelmina_lab#StopTheSpread
RT-LAMP test for #COVID19#SARSCoV2 from Brian Rabe and Connie Cepko: 30 min, requires a 65 °C bath (does not require a PCR machine or other specialized equipment), can detect 1 viral RNA copy per µL, works on saliva, readout is color change.
https://t.co/G6nLJmfEuB
Did you know flatworms can lose their eyes and regrow them in a few days? A study led by the Reddien lab’s Lucila Scimone and @KutayDeniz identifies a new cell type that serves as a guidepost to help route axons from the eyes to the brain: https://t.co/g7wiWeJ4WR
If you're in molecular biology lab, you're probably very familiar with Gibson Assembly. We found that a very small change can make the method even more robust! We also provide a protocol to make the most expensive component yourself, it's pretty fun! https://t.co/Fy1H92kTmI
"As scientists and academics, we know that in order to solve a problem, we first need to understand it." Today, I will pause to further reflect, discuss, become better informed and plan concrete actions against racism by joining #ShutDownAcademia#ShutDownSTEM#Strike4BlackLives
HMS students and members of the Longwood community stand in solidarity with the victims of gun violence in Parkland and around the United States #GunLawsSaveLives