Andrea Anderson
@andreaanderson.bsky.social
Science and health writer. MSc (cell biology), MA (science/health/env journalism). Part-time library manager in Treaty 6 territory. Cancer survivor. Not done yet. Canadian 🍁🇨🇦
Was completely oblivious about such things before reading Matthew Taylor’s eye-opening book, The Violent Take It by Force.
April 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Was completely oblivious about such things before reading Matthew Taylor’s eye-opening book, The Violent Take It by Force.
Related: 100th Meridian is where the Great Plains begin.
The Tragically Hip - At The Hundredth Meridian (Live From A National Celebration)
YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO
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March 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Related: 100th Meridian is where the Great Plains begin.
So many examples of why these research topics and terms matter, but wrt to vaccines (pancreatic cancer is devastating and difficult to treat): #nci #cancervaccines #pancreaticcancer
Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study of clinical trial
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
www.cbsnews.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So many examples of why these research topics and terms matter, but wrt to vaccines (pancreatic cancer is devastating and difficult to treat): #nci #cancervaccines #pancreaticcancer
In that vein, I’m a fan of Inspired Go’s salad subscription/delivery service (they have a greenhouse in Coaldale, AB).
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
In that vein, I’m a fan of Inspired Go’s salad subscription/delivery service (they have a greenhouse in Coaldale, AB).
March 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Was slow to reply to a comment on this, sorry! Been in a Can-con mood lately, and revisiting Tragically Hip pump up songs.
March 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Was slow to reply to a comment on this, sorry! Been in a Can-con mood lately, and revisiting Tragically Hip pump up songs.
Turns out I’m much better with a typewriter than a pipette, but I appreciate that. Thank you!
February 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Turns out I’m much better with a typewriter than a pipette, but I appreciate that. Thank you!
Reposted by Andrea Anderson
Anti-vaxxers can cause direct harm to infants who are too young to be vaccinated, the elderly, and people living with chronic illnesses. They can also undermine herd immunity, because as pathogens spread, they mutate. And they may mutate to evade vaccines, rendering the ones we have less effective.
February 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Anti-vaxxers can cause direct harm to infants who are too young to be vaccinated, the elderly, and people living with chronic illnesses. They can also undermine herd immunity, because as pathogens spread, they mutate. And they may mutate to evade vaccines, rendering the ones we have less effective.
Enjoyed this conference last year and wish I could attend again, but avoiding travel to the US due to threats against Canada.
February 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Enjoyed this conference last year and wish I could attend again, but avoiding travel to the US due to threats against Canada.
Holding out hope for good things for the US, which is home to some dear friends and favourite places. Hang in there!
February 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Holding out hope for good things for the US, which is home to some dear friends and favourite places. Hang in there!
No. Not at all. But my Golden says hi to those sweet Springer Spaniels.
February 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
No. Not at all. But my Golden says hi to those sweet Springer Spaniels.
Wow. I haven’t done a survey or anything, but current vibe is major Canadian unity around keeping our own country. 🤷🏼♀️
February 13, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Wow. I haven’t done a survey or anything, but current vibe is major Canadian unity around keeping our own country. 🤷🏼♀️
Wait, people there are saying 65% are in favour?? 😆 I was totally shocked that this survey found more than 5% support anywhere in country.
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Wait, people there are saying 65% are in favour?? 😆 I was totally shocked that this survey found more than 5% support anywhere in country.