A network of scientists is chasing the pandemic’s holy grail: an antibody that protects against not just the virus, but also related pathogens that may threaten humans. From a report: Dozens of companies and academic groups are racing to develop antibody therapies. Already Regeneron and the drug company Eli Lilly have requested emergency use authorizations for their products from the Food…
Tag: United States Army
At War: I Thought I Could Serve as an Openly Gay Man in the Army. Then Came the Death Threats.
A former soldier recounts the harassment he endured for being open about his sexuality, even after “don’t ask; don’t tell” was repealed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/10/magazine/lgbt-military-army.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
The Latest in Military Strategy: Mindfulness
Soldiers in several countries, including the U.S., are being taught deep breathing and meditation techniques to improve focus during chaos. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/health/military-mindfulness-training.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
At War: ‘Swat the Kaiser’ and Sprinting in Combat Boots: The History of Army Physical Fitness
To some, the Army’s new fitness test represents a forward-thinking approach to physical training for soldiers. But the same has been said of past standards that in hindsight were greatly influenced by cultural fads. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/magazine/army-physical-fitness-test.html?partner=rss&emc=rss