HOW COOL IS THIS? For the FIRST time in ONE BILLION years, two lifeforms have truly merged into one organism. In a new study, researchers report that a nitrogen-fixing organelle has been identified in a marine alga. Meet the Nitroplast! Let’s talk about that! 🧵⬇️ This discovery sheds light on the evolutionary transition from endosymbiont to organelle. A team of scientists have detected a sign of a major life event that has likely not occurred for at least one billion years. They’ve observed primary endosymbiosis–two lifeforms merging into

This is HUGE news! MV140, a sublingual vaccine developed to prevent UTIs, showed REMARKABLE success and prevented recurring UTIs for nearly a DECADE. The vaccine not only reduced risk but also enabled a significant number of participants to be completely UTI-free!🧵⬇️ MV140 (Uromune®, Inmunotek S.L., Spain) is a polyvalent bacterial whole-cell-based sublingual vaccine that has been developed for the prevention of UTIs and is currently in Phase 3 development “pre-licensing” trials in 26 countries worldwide, including the UK, New Zealand,

Guys. Heads up. Let’s talk about H5N1. There have been SEVERAL bad takes and BLATANT misinformation circulating regarding this strain of bird flu so I figured it was a good idea to make a thread about it. Stay calm. Stay vigilant. Know your facts. Here’s ALL you need to know.🧵⬇️ First things first. Let’s address the elephant in the room. It is IMPORTANT to stress the risk to the public still remains LOW. So far, the virus does not appear to have mutated in a way that would make it significantly more dangerous. While concerning, the one human case,

How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🦠🔬💉🥽
(Everyone Should Watch This) Animation Credit: 幾加乘 @bilibili_en

Recently, I have been getting a fair amount of questions regarding updated vaccines, timing, and currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains so I figured a short FAQ thread would be helpful! 🧪🧵⬇️

This is HUGE news! An investigational vaccine, ELI-002, appears to be effective in delaying relapse of KRAS-mutated pancreatic AND colorectal cancer, according to Phase I study results. FURTHERMORE, T-cell response correlated with an 86% REDUCTION in risk of relapse or death.🧵⬇️ This research has been published in Nature. You can find it here:
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I want to address some FAQs that have found their way into my DMs as of late:

1. Yes, I’m “that furry” that helped work on the COVID-19 vaccines. I still do-amongst other vaccines!

2. No, you’re not dreaming.

3. Rude messages and/or snide comments will be ignored. Thank you! And no, this is in no way meant to seem like gloating. Gloating isn’t good as is and never would it be in the circumstances of a devastating pandemic. I’m just tired of the “You’re a furry?” and some nasty name calling or threats. Like, yes I am. Get over it and have a good day.

Science Rules! 🧬🧫🦠🔬💉🥼🥽 🎨: @JJENIAC

Recently, I have been getting a fair amount of questions regarding updated vaccines, timing, and currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 strains so I figured a short FAQ thread would be helpful! 🧪🧵⬇️

So, not COVID related but, this is REALLY exciting news. Midstage trial results show Moderna’s cancer vaccine mRNA-4157 in combination with Merck’s KEYTRUDA reduced the risk of death or relapse in patients with melanoma by HALF after roughly THREE years! Let’s talk about that! 🧵 KEEP IN MIND THESE ARE RESULTS THAT HAVE HELD UP AFTER THREE YEARS showing that benefits demonstrated a year ago have held up over time. That is ASTOUNDING.

Phase 2b randomized KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 study, a clinical trial evaluating mRNA-4157 (V940), an investigational

HOW COOL IS THIS?! Scientists have created tiny biological robots called “Anthrobots” that can move across a surface and have been found to encourage the growth of neurons across a region of damage in a lab dish. These may one day be able to help heal wounds or damaged tissue! 🧵 The multicellular robots, ranging in size from the width of a human hair to the point of a sharpened pencil, were made to self-assemble and shown to have a remarkable healing effect on other cells. The discovery is a starting point for the researchers’ vision to use patient-

HOW COOL IS THIS? Ever wonder how killer T-cells attack cancer cells? This is a high resolution/rapid acquisition video of a cytotoxic (killer) T- cell (red) attacking a Lymphoma cancer cell (blue) captured on a specialized Lattice Light Sheet microscope. Science Rules! Source: Cambridge University
•Killer T-Cell: The Cancer Assassin

I aspire to exude as much confidence as this little Kinesin protein strutting along a microtubule while hauling intracellular cargo.

Look at that little guy go! This actual animation dates back to 2006, when it was published by a pair of Harvard University researchers working with an artist and animator named John Liebler. Together, the trio took several years to produce a dramatized 3D modeling of internal cellular function titled

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Here Is All You NEED TO KNOW About The New COVID-19 Booster Shots Planned for This Month.

Thank You For Reading! 🧵⬇️ @LaurieADen As in they can get up to three updated vaccines. They don’t go back to the older ones.

This is HUGE news! The FDA has officially approved Abrysvo, the first RSV vaccine designed for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) AND severe LRTD caused by RSV in infants from birth through 6 months of age. Let’s talk about that! 🧵⬇️ On August 21st, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the first vaccine approved for use in pregnant individuals to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

For Science! 🥼🧬🦠🧫⚗️🔬💉 🎨: @Sepiapaws

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT BEFORE.

IT IS TIME FOR AN UPDATE THREAD. Many of you have had questions in regards to COVID-19 booster schedules and updated boosters. I have some news for you!

Here is all you NEED TO KNOW! 🧵⬇️

Them: The COVID-19 vaccines don’t work. The majority of hospitalizations are fully vaccinated.

Me: Base Rate Fallacy would like a word with you.

I’m seeing some bad takes circulating about this AGAIN so let’s talk about it. ⬇️ 🧵 Let’s try something. Most people get this question wrong. Can you solve it? A town has only two colours of car: 85% are blue and 15% are green. A person witnesses a hit-and-run and says they saw a green car. If witnesses identify the colour of cars correctly 80% of the time, what

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Speaking of making it EVERY pathogen’s problem…

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT BEFORE.

IT IS TIME FOR AN UPDATE THREAD. Many of you have had questions in regards to COVID-19 booster schedules. I have some news for you!

Here is all you NEED TO KNOW! 🧵⬇️

This is HUGE news! Researchers at Jutendo University Graduate School of Medicine in Tokyo have developed a GROUNDBREAKING vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells and is potentially capable of preventing or modifying the course of Alzheimer’s disease! Let’s talk about that! 🧵⬇️ PLEASE NOTE. The findings from this study are considered to be PRELIMINARY research, HOWEVER, it offers VERY promising implications for future Alzheimer’s treatment in humans.

This is HUGE news! MV140, a sublingual vaccine developed to prevent UTIs, showed REMARKABLE success and safely reduced the risk of recurrent UTIs by UP TO 80%. The vaccine not only reduced risk but also enabled a significant number of participants to be completely UTI-free!🧵⬇️ MV140 (Uromune®, Inmunotek S.L., Spain) is a polyvalent bacterial whole-cell-based sublingual vaccine that has been developed for the prevention of UTIs and is currently in Phase 3 development “pre-licensing” trials in 26 countries worldwide, including the UK, New Zealand,

This is HUGE news! SurVaxM, a therapeutic cancer vaccine designed to delay the progression of the deadliest form of brain cancer, Glioblastoma, nearly DOUBLED the survival time of patients in an EARLY clinical trial.

Let’s talk about that! 🧵⬇️ Glioblastoma accounts for almost half of all malignant brain tumors. Despite decades of research, survival for Glioblastoma patients remains an average of 12 to 18 months after diagnosis, with just 7% alive after five years.

Science Rules! 🧬🧫🦠🔬💉🥼🥽 🎨: @tidalcats

UPDATES THREAD. Many of you have had questions in regards to booster schedules, I have some news for you!

Here is all you NEED TO KNOW. 🧵⬇️

For Science! 🧬🧫🦠🔬💉🥼🥽 🎨: @tidalcats

UPDATE THREAD. Many of you have had questions in regards to booster schedules, I have some news for you!

Here is all you NEED TO KNOW. 🧵⬇️