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Your oral microbiome could affect your weight, liver and diabetes risk
An ambitious study has explored how the oral microbiome may affect our metabolic health, raising hopes that conditions like pre-diabetes could one day be screened for via a simple mouth swab Source link
The Vaccine Skeptic in Trump’s New C.D.C. Leadership Team
Dr. Sara Brenner is a physician, an F.D.A. official and a “MAHA mom” who has said people should not reflexively believe in the benefits of vaccines. Source link
Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act
Letitia James The Supreme Court’s decision is a cruel blow to our democracy. But our efforts to ensure that every American has the representation and resources they deserve will not stop. The post Letitia James: We Cannot Afford to Abandon the Voting Rights Act appeared first on The Nation. Source link
False Profit
Brian Stauffer The opposite of Jesus. The post False Profit appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The rich but complicated legacy of genome pioneer Craig Venter
Craig Venter has died aged 79. He was at the forefront of sequencing the human genome and of synthetic biology, but divided opinion in how he went about it Source link
Minimal Comfort Feeding Is a New, Controversial Approach in Late Dementia
Some consider the regular feeding of late-stage dementia patients to be nonnegotiable. Others see it as extending life unnecessarily. Source link
The Supreme Court Has Completed Its Quest to Kill the Voting Rights Act
Elie Mystal In its 6–3 decision, the court gutted the legislation that ended apartheid in this country—and once again gave white people the ability to suppress Black political power. The post The Supreme Court Has Completed Its Quest to Kill the Voting Rights Act appeared first on The Nation. Source link
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Joy to Your Day
Showering at the airport, blossoms in seams and the bar for joy. Source link
Is an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg – or any boss – a good plan?
Feedback has learned that, according to reports, Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff. Feedback hopes this doesn’t become a trend Source link
New Scientist recommends New York's Bone Museum and Gecko Gallery
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week Source link