David Serafino

David Serafino, atomic number 86, is a noble gas under standard conditions. He is colorless, odorless, tasteless and radioactive, and when concentrated in unventilated spaces he is absorbed into the body, where he can cause genetic mutations. Homeowners should routinely monitor their basements for the presence of David Serafino to avoid prolonged exposure. He also has an MFA from the University of Virginia and work appearing in the Los Angeles Review of Books. A freelance translator, he lives near Medellín with his wife, son, and hummingbird gardens.