Sandy from the Mountains Dies, Leaving a Message to the Unvaxxed
A heartbreaking reminiscence by Dr. Ricki Lewis.
Why Do Males Fare Worse With COVID-19? A Clue From Calico Cats
Males are more likely to require intensive care and more likely to die from COVID-19. Dr Ricki Lewis considers why.
How the Various COVID Vaccines Work
COVID vaccine hesitancy is on the rise. Here’s how different types of vaccine actually attack the virus.
How COVID-19 Arose and Amplified Along the Meat Supply Chain
COVID-19 was not a surprise to anyone familiar with the ways of viruses. But a lot of folks weren’t paying attention. Ricki Lewis tells the tale.
The Wuhan Coronavirus Inspires a Look Back at the Discovery of Viruses
Dr Ricki Lewis gives a short introduction the to history of viruses.
New Treatment for PKU Clears Brain Fog
For sufferers of “brain fog,” a new combination of medicine and gene therapy promises to clear up the misunderstanding. Dr. Ricki Lewis writes.
DNA Day Has a New Meaning for Me This Year: I’m an NPE
In the hustle to monetize DNA testing, people forget that NPE can be a life-changing and devastating discovery. Dr. Ricki Lewis tells her own story.
Why I Didn’t Write About Elizabeth Warren’s DNA
Dr. Ricki Lewis talks about the real surprises of genetic testing.
Tilapia: Freak Farmed Fish or Evolutionary Rock Star?
Dr. Ricki Lewis digs into the evolution of the odd tilapia fish.
Twenty Gene Variants and Transgender Identity: What Does It Mean?
A group of scientists at Augusta University are on the lookout for genetic data on transgender identity. But will genetic testing for transgender identity do harm or good? Dr. Ricki Lewis considers.
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