DENV serotype infection order impacts disease severity. Hospitalization risk depends on both order and antigenic distance between primary & secondary infections. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

#TIL “Bacterial vampirism” 🧛‍♂️🦠🩸Gut bacteria sniff out L-serine in blood to invade & exploit bleeding sites, offering a new explanation for severe gut infections. elifesciences.org/reviewed-prepr…

Despite women entering workforce, average married couple's weekly paid labor stayed around 67 hours for over 140 years. Childcare costs eat up much of the additional income, leaving many working parents feeling stuck. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

Often comes down to whether it’s the right time, in the right place, with the right people. Not all labs embrace a culture of pranking, and group dynamics are constantly in flux as people come and go #AprilFools
nature.com/articles/d4158…

😏

The lab isn't prepped till the parafilm's unfurled, like a welcome mat. We are ready! 😎🍸

Man Invents New Hobby : 💉💪theguardian.com/society/2024/m… Where could he have found so many clinics? 🤔

#Reviewer2

Student debt, long hours, and mental health strain are causing a veterinarian shortage in the US, putting animal and public health at risk. theguardian.com/science/2024/f…

Public health cuts have led to a shortage of doctors and nurses. Poverty is linked to malnutrition and a lack of access to healthcare. A rise in sexually transmitted diseases is likely due to less safe sex practices and fewer sexual health clinics. theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

#Glasgow

Lung immune cells in mice received a power-up thanks to segmented filamentous bacteria in their gut. This boost protected them from influenza, RSV, & SARS-CoV-2 infections by making the cells harder to kill and more efficient at eliminating the viruses.
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Keto vs. Vegan: both diets boost immunity, one innate, one adaptive, in unique ways. Diet order irrelevan nature.com/articles/s4159…

The age-old tea wars rage on, with Americans suggesting sacrilegious pinches of salt. (But hey, at least they're not putting ice in it!) theguardian.com/food/2024/jan/…

More school, lower death risk! New global analysis finds each extra year of education cuts all-cause mortality risk by 1.9%. This benefit applies across sexes, ages, and economic levels, making education as powerful for health as good diet & exercise. thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

Brain stress sends signals to gut bacteria, disrupting stem cells and causing intestinal dysfunction. Supplementing with α-ketoglutarate protects gut health and offers hope for treating stress-related gut disorders. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

#LongCOVID T cell imbalance, uncoordinated adaptive immune response & inflammation linked to persistent symptoms.
nature.com/articles/s4159…

People with #LongCovid have ongoing complement activation and changes in their blood that suggest tissue damage and ongoing inflammation. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

7 game-changers in 2024: quantum leaps, gene tweaks, AI docs, mind-melds, lab-grown eats, climate tech & spacefaring feats. Buckle up for a wild ride! nature.com/articles/d4158…