CARNICOM INSTITUTE is planning on major endeavors for this coming year. We have outlined four projects for our organization: First will be the efforts directed toward the extraction and identification of protein compounds within the living forms under study. Proteins determine function; there is no knowledge that is more basic and important than this structural foundation of biology. Second will be the attempted characterization of DNA that appears to be successfully isolated from this same life form. Third, the Morgellons Research Project has been reconfigured and will be rolled out sometime in the next few months, in full compliance with our new Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please stay tuned to our website and upcoming newsletters for important information and instructions on how to participate. Lastly, we plan to conduct the Environmental Filament Project that will investigate the relationships between environmental and biological samples.

Dr. John Bergman offers candid, practical and straightforward information about the relationships between stress, adrenal and thyroid functioning. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this presentation. We anticipate introducing you to a continuing series of topics that relate directly to our research and the Institute. You may wish to watch other educational videos by Dr. Bergman at his YouTube channel.

CI is seeking a modern FTIR (infra-red spectrophotometer). Such a device lets us see what chemical bonds exist in a sample, and gives us the ability to analyze unknown molecules. The current IR instrument here at the Institute, although functional, uses 30 year old technology and is devoid of the advances in computers over the last three decades. A newer instrument would dramatically improve our capabilities in the areas of sensitivity and resolution, speed, data recording and storage, digital plotting, reference database access and search operations, cost and simplicity of sample preparation -- as well as servicing and parts. The cost of a new and basic instrument is on the order of $15 - $20K. While great strides in knowledge have been gained from existing equipment and methods, the Institute and the public would benefit greatly from a modern version of this most fundamental instrument. Modern FTIR is a critical technology to any biochemistry laboratory, and the public will be the primary benefactor of any support of this goal. If anyone wishes to support this goal or discuss the needs further, please contact Carnicom Institute at your convenience. Thank you.

As a means to make the research more accessible, we have begun the process of creating abstracts for all research papers and articles produced to date. This is an important undertaking that will take some time. Additionally, foreign language translations are planned for the future. We're confident this important step will enhance the value of our work by helping the reader to more quickly understand the complex research. View the abstracts, currently being developed.

by Kate Willens

When I encountered the reality of aerosols in our skies, there was one name that came up time and again as the source for credible research about their components, and their effect on human health. This was Clifford Carnicom. When I went to the CI website and poked around, I saw a little button that said "Volunteer." So without any deliberation, I just pushed the button. I figured, "This will give me a chance to actually make a difference, and to work with and get to know this Mr. Carnicom I have heard so much about." It seemed like the opportunity I had been looking for to do something useful, and really -- it has been.

Clifford runs CI in a very professional way. He is an excellent manager of people and tasks, and constantly says that he has enough work to keep 200 people busy for about 10 years. I don't think he's kidding! I do the email, which is very cool because I get to see firsthand what everyone writes in: it's a real education!

Then I get to find creative ways to write back that can hopefully be helpful. If it's not possible for me to answer every email, at least I can respond to those people who really need answers; then I feel that perhaps I have made a difference. I also get to book Clifford's interviews, and get involved with almost everything the Institute does. You can too if you volunteer.

I've helped with the newsletters, coordinated the new volunteers that come to CI (maybe that'll be you!), and had many chances to hear Clifford discuss his research and ideas. I love our staff, and how we work together. My goal is to help communicate Clifford's research to a wider public, because I think that his work is so important for people to understand. I believe that if his work is communicated widely, there is a greater chance for the aerosol program to be stopped.

I have a lot of respect for our organization, and am excited for the work we are doing presently, as well as the directions CI hopes to grow in the future. CI is about helping humanity, and helping all life on earth. What could be more wonderful and fulfilling than to be part of that?

Our ability to inform and influence the public and to promote our work is greatly magnified by your gift of subscription or donation. We invite you, as someone who cares enough about our work to be on our mailing list, to become a subscriber.

In these times, those who understand the challenges facing us need to step forward to meet these challenges. Volunteering with CI is an excellent means of doing so. Volunteers enter into all aspects of CI's important and often fascinating work and ensure the continuing development of the organization.