Sigma-Aldrich and CVC Propose Preliminary Motions in CRISPR Interference No. 106,132

By Kevin E. Noonan -- The parties in Interference No. 106,132, namely Senior Party Sigma-Aldrich and Junior Party the University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC"), filed their...

In Christmas Address, Pope Francis Calls for Covid-19 Vaccines to Reach World's Poorest

"Open hearts to ensure that necessary medical care—and vaccines in particular—are provided to those peoples who need them most," the pope prayed on Christmas Day.

In Six Weeks Ahead of Christmas, Rich Nations Snagged More Vaccines Than Africa Got All Year

"Make no mistake: rich country governments are to blame for the uncertainty and fear that is once again clouding Christmas."

Dave Lane (@lightweight@mastodon.nzoss.nz)

And yes, I also miss Groklaw...

Oxfam Takes On Moderna in Fight for Vaccine Equity

We'll continue to face new, potentially more dangerous variants if major parts of the world remain largely unvaccinated.

WHO Chief Says Vaccine Inequity Is 'Giving the Virus More Opportunity to Spread and Mutate'

"It's frankly difficult to understand how a year since the first vaccines were administered, three in four health workers in Africa remain unvaccinated."

While the Poor Get Sick, Bill Gates Just Gets Richer

The billionaire’s pandemic investments, like much of his work, remain a secret.

FDA Authorization of Pfizer's Covid Pill Leads to Fears of 'Global Medical Apartheid Part Two'

"If Pfizer is really interested in ensuring global access to this treatment, it should make clear that it will not stand in the way of generic production and competition anywhere."

Plans to Save the Local Newspaper

As we all know, local newspapers have been dropping like flies over the last two decades. Even major regional papers like the Chicago Tribune and

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Fire

Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - Fire

Emerging Omicron Variant Has Health Officials Urging World Vaccination

Health officials warn the U.S. could see a million new cases a day by February.

Dr. Carlos del Rio on Omicron Surge, COVID Testing Crisis & the Need to Vaccinate the World

With the emergence of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the United States is now averaging over 130,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, and health officials warn the U.S. could see a million new cases a day by February. We speak with health...

Apple Employee Blows Whistle on Illegal Spying and Toxic Working Conditions

Complaints alleging illegal surveillance, whistleblower retaliation and workplace safety have been found to have merit.