

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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A skin-permeable polymer for non-invasive insulin delivery
Insulin Cream Do you live with diabetes and inject insulin daily, or know someone who does? Early animal studies suggest we might someday decrease needle use by delivering insulin with a topical cream. Introduction One in nine adults worldwide has diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes, you need insulin daily to stabilize your blood glucose levels. This means giving yourself insulin shots every day for the rest of your life. Many people adjust to this routine, but others n
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