Just How Accurate Are Those Rapid Test Kits Anyway?

Testing for COVID-19 has taken many twists and turns over nearly the past two years. A new virus showed up on our doorstep, and we had no method to detect or combat it. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) molecular tests are … Continue reading

You May Be in Luck if You Want a Vaccination Without a Needle

Some people are frightened of needles. My wife is one of them. It does not matter what caused your fear. It is real to you. What if there were another way to be vaccinated? Vaccine in a Sugar Cube https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/jonas-salk-and-albert-bruce-sabin. … Continue reading

A Quick Comparison of the Three Coronavirus Vaccines

Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca are three manufacturers of vaccines to provide protection from COVID-19. What do they have in common and how are they different? mRNA Vaccines https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/19/a-side-by-side-comparison-of-the-pfizer-biontech-and-moderna-vaccines/ Both Pfizer and Moderna have vaccines using mRNA experimental technology. This is … Continue reading

Are the mRNA Vaccines Really Safe?

Pfizer and Moderna use mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines to combat the coronavirus. The question in many minds is about their safety. I am concerned about genetic modifications to our DNA and RNA. Does the vaccine alter our DNA? It is … Continue reading