

The Immune Cost of Dirty Air
"About 99% of people breathe air that does not comply with the WHO Air Quality Guidelines." - WHO, 2021 Air pollution is undoubtedly increasing around the world. Every time I see a high AQI reading on my weather app, I wonder just how bad it's going to be for us. Key Takeaway High AQI levels are not just a warning for our lungs. It may also be a warning for our immune system. Fine particles like PM2.5 can reach deep into the lungs, disrupt immune cells, and leave the body
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Astroimmunology Series | Part 1: How does outer space affect our immune system?
I first heard about this when my PhD colleague presented it as part of her mini-proposal- a lab meeting segment where we could pitch and defend cool new experiments to try. I was hooked immediately. Immune cells form a protective shield against deadly infections. So when astronauts travel to space, their immune system needs to be ready to tackle infections (or space bugs). Turns out, they have more to deal with than just bugs. Any cell taken farther from Earth would exp
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Your Tattoo Has Opinions About Your Flu and Covid Shot
Thinking of getting a tattoo? New research prompts us to think of one more important question before deciding when to get tattooed: Are you due for a seasonal flu or COVID shot anytime soon? If yes, you may want to time things carefully. A study published in PNAS last November suggests tattoo ink might interact with vaccines in unexpected ways. The research was conducted in mice, with some experiments in human cells. Still, the findings are striking: tattoos reduced anti
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External Blogs and Publications
Here is a collection of publications and blog posts I collaborated on with my clients, assisting them with their medical and scientific writing. The Unbiased Science Podcast - Taking Insulin may one day be as easy as applying lotion! Genowrite - Bringing The Content Fuel Framework to life sciences marketing
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