276K views · 8.4K reactions | Emmanuel Mignot, 2023 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences laureate, and his narcoleptic dog, Watson, explained how narcolepsy results from the loss of orexin-producing neurons—a discovery that led to the development of a new class of medication, significantly improving wakefulness and quality of life for patients. Watch the full 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony here https://www.youtube.com/live/on5LxZjRkA8?si=VoZT6HReYRb12Os2&t=87 | Breakthrough | Facebook

7.1K views · 258 reactions | Faith leaders were arrested Monday outside the U.S. Capitol protesting the 'big beautiful bill' that passed the Senate today. The bill slashes Medicaid and food stamps—kicking 13.7 million off healthcare and leaving 11 million hungry, including 4 million kids. Meanwhile, it gives $150B more to the military and $150B to Trump’s deportation machine. The House will vote next, and Trump has set a July 4 deadline for the bill. | BreakThrough News | Facebook

A big thanks to Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Zuckerberg, for your intro to the inventors of next generation genetic sequencing at the Breakthrough Prize. The next generation is watching and here’s hoping that some are inspired to be scientists! Watch the full segment here ➡️ https://youtu.be/5Ibx54G1nWo?t=1120 | Breakthrough