Month: December 2024

Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing

Household plumbing is alive with microbes; environmental engineers are working to study those ecosystems to ensure clean water flows in homes. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on December 12, 2024

Deadly Virus Samples Missing from Australian Lab

A frightening breach of security resulted in the loss of hundreds of vials containing deadly viruses from an Australian laboratory. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced that 323 samples of live viruses including Hendra virus, lyssavirus and hantavirus, which… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on December 12, 2024

Private Medicare Plans Must Cover Biogen’s ALS Drug

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has directed private insurers providing Medicare Advantage plans to cover Biogen’s amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug Qalsody after finding instances of coverage denial. Qalsody received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on December 12, 2024