Controversy Surrounding Neuralink Experiments on Monkeys

Controversy Surrounding Neuralink Experiments on Monkeys

Controversy surrounds the experiments conducted by Neuralink at the California National Primate Center, where macaque monkeys suffered and died. Lack of transparency, missing photographs, and vanishing videos have raised ethical concerns. UC Davis has withheld information due to concerns about public interpretation and safety of researchers. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has filed a lawsuit against UC Davis, arguing for public access to the records of Neuralink’s work.

Is COVID-19 Becoming Seasonal? Experts Weigh In

Is COVID-19 Becoming Seasonal? Experts Weigh In

Fall has arrived, bringing with it the flu season and concerns about rising COVID-19 cases. Experts are unsure if COVID-19 is becoming a seasonal virus due to the different patterns observed in recent years. Factors such as societal behavior and immunity levels play a role in the apparent seasonality of the virus. As our immunity to the virus improves, the time between winter and summer surges may lengthen. Vaccine acceptance and booster shots also influence the likelihood of a winter surge. Developing an infrastructure to predict and prepare for COVID-19 outbreaks would enhance our ability to respond effectively.