US healthcare and other struggling health systems can learn a lot from the Maldives #infectiousdiseaseprevention #MaternalandInfantHealth #thisispublichealth www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Maldives—first country to achieve triple elimination goal

The Maldives has become the first country in the world to attain triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis. Sanjeet Bagcchi reports.

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The 1st step is the hardest. After almost dying in May & not having done science for almost 6m, I finally returned to the bench & did my first scientific task - I made media & agar plates - a small yet significant step in my recovery & return to science. #PhDlife #CardiacSurvivor #Unstopable

Don’t let one bad “apple” spoil the bunch. Let the good outweigh the bad. Toss that bad apple and keep it moving 😉

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When you are confident in who you are and whose you you are, you don’t ever have to worry about what other people think or say.

There needs to be a book called “What to Expect When Getting a PhD”. There’s nothing that can prepare you for PhD life. Nothing!!!

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Even though my people find ourselves under the reign of an oppressive tyrant, I am and will always be proud to be Jamaican 🇯🇲✊🏽. My US citizenship is a right that many across the African Diaspora fought, bled, and died for. #JamaicanCultureHistory www.facebook.com/share/r/1Ncv...

When your advisor tells you that this week will be equally as rough as the last

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Even the best advocates can become speechless when you attack their character, integrity, and purpose.

So many friends and family have and are at risk of loosing there jobs. . . And for what?!!

This has been a particularly difficult week. To work so hard at overcoming challenges just to be told you can’t, your work is not valued, you are not good enough, your more doesn’t matter is inconceivable. 😔🥺😢💔

I literally can’t right now. . I’m so frustrated with all that’s happening in these (un)United States😕

Find your nearest @americanredcross.bsky.social and donate blood during #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Your donation can save up to 3 lives!

American Sickle Cell Anemia Association@ascaa.bsky.social · 2y ago

Those with #sicklecelldisease can require blood transfusions, the #AmericanRedCross reports that about 100 units is transfused a year (per patient!). Learn how you can donate today at RedCrossBlood.org. Learn more about the sickle cell initiative here: rdcrss.org/4gzplfg. #nationalblooddonormonth

Many people who experience anxiety have difficulty sleeping. Fewer distractions at night keep the thoughts coming. This @time-magazine.bsky.social article explains why that is, highlighting some interesting research studies. time.com/7203404/why-...

Why Is Anxiety Worse at Night?

Here's what to know—and what to do about it.

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Happy New Year! 🥳🎆🎊 May 2025 be a year of growth, positive change, good science, and civil discourse for all.

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What a week! Update coming 🔜. In the meantime. Enjoy the holidays

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Interesting study on the association between CD83+ microglia in the superior frontal gyrus with IgG4 and human cytomegalovirus in the transverse colon of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Alzheimer's disease‐associated CD83(+) microglia are linked with increased immunoglobulin G4 and human cytomegalovirus in the gut, vagal nerve, and brain

INTRODUCTION While there may be microbial contributions to Alzheimer's disease (AD), findings have been inconclusive. We recently reported an AD-associated CD83(+) microglia subtype associated with ...

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Looking for lab hacks on how to fight fatigue that does not involve caffeine.

I am having one hell of a semester. Life as they say is lifing 😕🥺😫😔

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This really is sad. Why does it feel like we are going backwards? SMDH

Republicans Against Maga@reclaimamerica.bsky.social · 2y ago

Sad!

Super proud of my mentor for submitting his research paper and getting it to the review stage. Check out the preprint on biorxiv www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Coordinated variation in the immune systems and microbiomes of healthy humans is linked to tonic interferon states

Human immune systems are highly variable, with most variation attributable to non-genetic sources. The gut microbiome crucially shapes the immune system; however, its relationship with the baseline im...

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Joel Babdor@joelbabdor.bsky.social · 2y ago

We got the official notification: "It is my pleasure to write and let you know that your manuscript, "Coordinated variation in the immune systems and microbiomes of healthy humans is linked to tonic interferon states", has been selected by the editors for formal peer review." I am terri-xited!🧪

How neat is this. A starter pack connecting Immunology PhD students and Postdocs 🩵

ImmunoSketch@actuallypublished.bsky.social · 2y ago

A starter pack for PhD students and Postdocs in Immunology to connect 🔽 Drop a 🧬 and I'll add you to the list. Let's build the upcoming immuno community! #ImmunoSky 🧪 go.bsky.app/RABVXY4

Interesting read. So many unanswered questions to explore.

Ivan Zanoni@lozanzi.bsky.social · 2y ago

#WeekendRead! #MicrobiotaPower! #RelexDoNotStress! Tofani @jfcryan.bsky.social &co show @Cell_Metabolism that the microbiota “regulates stress responsiveness in a circadian manner and is necessary to respond adaptively to stressors throughout the day”! tinyurl.com/bdd98e6a

Bonnie Bassler is such a gem 💎

HHMI@hhmi-science.bsky.social · 2y ago

“There are all these people, it's loud, there's music, there's talking, there's laughing. The kind of people that apply to this lab like collaborating. They like everybody being willing to help each other. I put a premium on that.” — Bonnie Bassler about her lab at Princeton #science

💯I recently loss my stepdad & sister 6wks apart. Losing my sister has been difficult it lead to Broken Heart Syndrome tinyurl.com/4apyfu3n, something I thought wasn't real. It is. Being sad/depressed for prolonged periods is not good. Check on those you know who are struggle #MentalHealthMatters

Is Broken Heart Syndrome Real?

The American Heart Association explains broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, can strike even if you’re healthy.

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SuzyQue@susyq.bsky.social · 2y ago

#mentalhealth 💙💙

Wow, there's a lot of us here now. Reintroducing myself: I am Joel 👋🏿. My lab studies how the microbiome shapes the immune system in health & disease, using a mix of bench and computational approaches. I am also passionate about mentoring the next generation of scientists 🥼. #immunology #microbiome

@glappingcarr.bsky.social what tools do you use to identify early acs?

As a trained SCD Healthcare Navigator, I would like to invite you to witness the graduation of SCMA’s newest class of Healthcare Navigators. Sunday November 24th 2024 at 5:00pm EST www.sicklecellmedicaladvocacy.org #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellAdvocate #SCDmatters

One thing I’m thinking about is for public health advocates to look at how much NIH funding there is in their state, and to use this information to send a letter to your Senators about why the NIH must be protected. For example, at its 3 major universities, in 2024 Arizona has been awarded…

These past few months have been 💩. It feels good to be amongst civilized non-delusional human beings who believe in science. So happy to see real posts about meaningful things. 💙🦋

The ASCAA annually provides gifts and gift cards to children with sickle cell disease. Join us to make this holiday memorable! You can donate via our PayPal campaign or shop from our Amazon Gift Registry. Link in bio! PayPal: paypal.com/donate/?camp... Amazon: amzn.to/40tyO2F #sicklecellanemia