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Just like diseases, vaccines cause the body to form an immunological memory. This memory can prevent a second infection or illness caused by the same pathogen. “Put simply, specific immunity is based on antibodies that prevent infection and on immune cells that can kill infected cells,” explains Professor Nina Babel, head of the Center for […]
When new Emory University faculty member Natalie Dean posted a primer on Twitter last year to demystify vaccine efficacy, she earned herself a fanbase outside the scientific community. Biostatisticians like Dean are challenged to untangle complex data and project what happens next with the coronavirus, and she and others are adopting social platforms to try […]
Behind all of the ASPCA’s disaster response efforts are the dedicated and expert responders who go on the front lines to help assist animals and communities in need. Tim Perciful, ASPCA Disaster Response Manager, has been on the ground supporting the organization’s Hurricane Ida response—from animal relocation, to water rescue, and emergency sheltering. We caught […]
Chronic insomnia is widespread and leads to generally poor physical and mental health and has a high societal cost. General data on insomnia from Austria, including the help-seeking behaviour of those affected, have been lacking until now. A recent study, led by sleep researcher Stefan Seidel from MedUni Vienna’s Department of Neurology and MedUni Vienna […]
Amanda E. and her boyfriend, Ted, had wanted a dog for years. In fact, it was a running joke that whenever Ted had a surprise for Amanda, she would ask if it was a puppy. Their major hesitation in adopting was that they both worked long hours and wanted to make sure they would have […]
Teenagers who spend a few hours online after a stressful experience fare better than those who frequently use this strategy or not at all a Griffith University-led study published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science has found. Researchers from the “How do you feel” project conducted “in vivo” in-the-moment research with adolescents living in low […]
A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The finding, published online in Cell Metabolism, could help explain the “obesity paradox,” a phenomenon in which obese individuals have better short- and medium-term cardiovascular disease prognoses compared with those who […]
After two suicidal crises during pandemic isolation, 16-year-old Zach Sampson feels stronger but worries his social skills have gone stale. Amara Bhatia has overcome her pandemic depression but the teen feels worn down, in a state of “neutralness.” Virginia Shipp is adjusting but says returning to normal “is kind of unnormal for me.” After relentless […]
The second that Rena Lafaille, Director of Administration at the ASPCA Adoption Center, met Phoenix, it was love at first sight. In December 2020, Rena was helping out around the Adoption Center, when Stanley Seabrooks, Lead Animal Care Technician, intentionally assigned her to Room K, where Phoenix was being housed. “I know Rena has a […]
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA found new ways to support pets, their guardians, and other animal welfare organizations by adopting new protocols and positions—including supporting veterinary telemedicine and urging a moratorium on evictions. Sadly, many animals trapped in underregulated systems (like factory farming and the puppy industry) suffered even more than […]