05 February 2023

Is a new gene therapy for inherited blindness in sight?

Neuroscientists successfully used gene therapy to improve vision for two patients with Leber congenital amaurosis.

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The avian flu strain H5N1 is an emerging topic. We are keeping a close eye on the data and transmission now. Until more clear evidence is available, the best information can be found at the archived CDC webpage describing this current circulating strain.

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Following successful sessions at Cornell and Yale Universities, Rob delivered two thought-provoking workshops on science and ethics in science communication at the University of Delaware.

Rob is currently conducting a series of educational workshops at US universities.

Want Rob to visit your classroom? Contact Rob here!

Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, as cancerous cells grow rapidly compared to non-cancerous cells. Chemotherapy is able to kill these fast-growing cells throughout the body. Here is a breakdown on three of the methods chemo uses to kill cells.

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The mRNA RSV vaccine candidate by Moderna consists of an mRNA sequence encoding for a stabilized prefusion F glycoprotein. The technology follows a similar technology as the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines, by encapsulating this mRNA inside of a lipid nanoparticle to deliver the mRNA and then allow our bodies to produce the protein desired (F protein).

Watch 'mRNA RSV Vaccine Explained'

For the next Carbon Health Healthcare Q&A we are joined again by Dr. Justin Young to answer your questions & reduce the stigma on talking about sexual health. Additionally, we deep dive into HIV treatments and prevention measures.

Watch 'Sexual Health & HIV Q&A - with Dr. Young'

Rob was interviewed about the latest phase 3 trial results on an RSV mRNA vaccine from Moderna.

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Carbon Health published their Q&A article answering your questions related to lingering coughs / post-infectious cough syndrome following Rob's collaboration with Dr. Aaron Weinberg.

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