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Congrats to Ceylan Tanes, Shelley Buffenstein and the team on their fascinating study of the naked mole rat microbiome (PMID: 42012979). No change in the mole rat bacterial microbiome over decades. Notable differences associated with social structure and copraphagy.

mRNA vaccines for pancreatic cancer is a very exciting prospect...early studies show real promise for a cruel disease that desperately needs better treatments This is the science technology that RFK Jr wants to end funding for because of his anti vaccine fantasies

Chemtrails don't exist Turbo cancer doesn't exist Covid does exist Covid vaccines worked Ivermectin doesn't work for Covid Ivermectin doesn't work for cancer Vaccines eradicated smallpox Vaccines don't cause autism Thanks and have a wonderful day!

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffit/… Are we witnessing the death of public health?

Chemtrails don't exist Turbo cancer doesn't exist Covid does exist Covid vaccines worked Ivermectin doesn't work for Covid Ivermectin doesn't work for cancer Vaccines eradicated smallpox Vaccines don't cause autism Thanks and have a wonderful day

What the Artemis II astronauts did over the last 10 days was a testament to their bravery. And the fact that they traveled farther from Earth than anyone ever has, re-entered our atmosphere at more than 24,000 mph, and splashed down safely was a testament to human ingenuity. Thanks to everyone at @NASA for making this mission possible, and for taking us along for the ride.

open.substack.com/pub/pauloffit/… Why meningococcus is one of the most feared bacterial infections

“Science Under Siege” is a jaw-dropping account of corrupt profiteering by anti-vaxxers and climate change denialists. Read the book, reach out and spread the word!

“Vaccinated” by Paul Offit is a brilliant account of where vaccines come from and why they work. Read the book, reach out and spread the word!

This is the reason why there is a WAR Trump is in #EpsteinFiles

Trump ripped up the Iran nuclear deal and created this mess. Now, he's putting servicemembers in harm's way with no clear plan and no Congressional approval. The American people deserve answers — and Congress needs to do its job.

There are a few known chemical exposures in early pregnancy that interact with autism genes. But not Tylenol. I’ve spoken to RFK Jr about them but he had no interest, and he can’t process scientific information. Here’s my article bakerinstitute.org/research/refra…

Big thanks to everyone who attended our lab axe throwing event! Congrats to axe throwing champion Karissa Lim!!

A stellar year, indeed. ⭐ Hubble celebrated 35 years of discovery, as the mission's new views of the universe continue to dazzle – and according to you, these four 2025 images reigned supreme! Time to crown a favorite: Vote below on our most-liked new images on X this year!

"A new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) Reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -contrary to theories being propagated in the United States (US)." borneobulletin.com.bn/vaccines-do-no…

Thanks so much to Astronaut Kate Rubins for speaking at the PennCHOP Microbiome Symposium. Amazing to learn about the Microbiome of the International Space Station!

Congrats to Philadelphia Fight on their 35th Anniversary! Great party with a moving speach by Malcolm Kenyatta. It is critical to deliver health care to the needy and push back on egregious funding cuts. Fight on Fighters!!

Just finished Paul Offit’s new book “Tell Me When It’s Over” on the COVID-19 pandemic. Absolutely brilliant. Parts of the response to COVID were beyond amazing; the political obstacles created by Trump and others beyond inexcusable.

Congrats to Alex McFarland, Friederike Herbst and the team on their preprint on novel methods for tracking off-target base editing. A much needed tool!

We are very fortunate to have Nicola Segata presenting a seminar Friday August 29, 2025. Please join us!