This week a new investment fund is starting that is focused on the modest goal of extending human life. We also look at new leadless pacemakers, using illustrated stories to make the complexity of clinical trials easier for patients to understand, and studying the common cold as a window into future ... READ MORE >
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An evolution of the economy: Living, and adapting, with COVID-19
Over the past year, leaders around the globe have held their breath as the pandemic unfolded and drastic measures were tested, from safety mitigation and scientific developments to unprecedented fiscal stimulus. And now, as we emerge from the cloud of 2020, it is likely the current pandemic will soon pass ... READ MORE >
Understanding the rapid spread of COVID-19 variants
As of March 12, more than 341 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered globally at a remarkable pace of 8.5 million doses a day, according to Bloomberg. Nearly a third of those vaccinations have occurred in the United States, where we have already administered more than 101 million doses ... READ MORE >