raghav on Instagram: "All viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), change over time. These viruses with changes are called "variants." These changes can affect how contagious a virus is, how well it responds to treatment, and how severely it affects people. Last week, a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called BA.2.86 was detected in samples from people in Denmark and Israel. At least two cases have been identified in the United States. This variant is notable because it has multi

Cleo Abram on Instagram: "Huntington’s disease successfully treated for the first time ever. In this trial, scientists inserted a virus containing new DNA into the brain that helps neurons destroy dangerous proteins. Their data showed the treatment slowed the progression of the disease down by 75% - and this is just the start! For more optimistic science and tech stories, follow along. #science #geneediting #huntingtons #tech #medicine"