Celeste Allaband
@laballaband.bsky.social
DVM/PhD. One Health 🐕🐈🐄🐑🦎🕷️🌿🌵👤and the Microbiome 🦠🔬. Currently a postdoc at UCSD. Views are my own.
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The findings of a study in Nature Climate Change show that artificial light at night disrupts the fundamental energetic constraints on ecosystem metabolism, warranting the inclusion of light pollution in global change and carbon–climate feedback assessments. go.nature.com/44cCKWm 🧪
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The findings of a study in Nature Climate Change show that artificial light at night disrupts the fundamental energetic constraints on ecosystem metabolism, warranting the inclusion of light pollution in global change and carbon–climate feedback assessments. go.nature.com/44cCKWm 🧪
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Hope you’re staying healthy this cold and flu season! Have you ever wondered why one side of your nose might feel more congested than the other when you get sick?
It’s an unfortunate side-effect of the way your nose is built to process smells.
1/7 ⚛️🧪
It’s an unfortunate side-effect of the way your nose is built to process smells.
1/7 ⚛️🧪
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Hope you’re staying healthy this cold and flu season! Have you ever wondered why one side of your nose might feel more congested than the other when you get sick?
It’s an unfortunate side-effect of the way your nose is built to process smells.
1/7 ⚛️🧪
It’s an unfortunate side-effect of the way your nose is built to process smells.
1/7 ⚛️🧪
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“Sleep and circadian experts generally advocate for permanent Standard Time… Change between Standard Time and DST is not simply loss/gain of sleep, but rather misalignment between circadian and social clocks…”
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Sleep and circadian experts generally advocate for permanent Standard Time… Change between Standard Time and DST is not simply loss/gain of sleep, but rather misalignment between circadian and social clocks…”
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As human groups migrated and settled across Holocene Eurasia, dogs often traveled with them and were sometimes traded among populations, researchers report in Science. The results reveal the integral role these animals played in culture and exchange. https://scim.ag/4peI4kl
Genomic evidence for the Holocene codispersal of dogs and humans across Eastern Eurasia
As the first domestic species, dogs likely dispersed with different cultural groups during the Late Pleistocene and Holocene. To test this hypothesis, we analyzed 73 ancient dog genomes, including 17 ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
As human groups migrated and settled across Holocene Eurasia, dogs often traveled with them and were sometimes traded among populations, researchers report in Science. The results reveal the integral role these animals played in culture and exchange. https://scim.ag/4peI4kl
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Surprise, surprise
The outcome of that class action lawsuit against Radio Systems, via @stevedalepets.bsky.social stevedalepetworld.com/blog/shock-c...
Shock Collars Are NOT Safe or Harmless, Court Agrees in Class Action Law Suit
Dozens of peer review studies have demonstrated the dangers, potential short- and long-term impact of using shock collars (e-collars) on dogs. And just now a $1.9 million consumer class action arising...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Surprise, surprise
I have made multiple decisions in my life and career that rely upon PSLF forgiveness. My life is dedicated to helping people and their pets live longer healthier lives. So glad @studentdefense.bsky.social has my back! #VetMedSky #studentloanforgiveness
Trump wants to stop millions of student loan borrowers who have worked for non-profits & other qualifying employers from Congressionally-guaranteed loan forgiveness.
@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
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@studentdefense.bsky.social has sued to stop Trump & Sec. of Ed. McMahon from targeting opposing politics.
youtu.be/jffHAGJYoJU?...
Trump Hit With MASSIVE Lawsuit Over Student Loan SCANDAL
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I have made multiple decisions in my life and career that rely upon PSLF forgiveness. My life is dedicated to helping people and their pets live longer healthier lives. So glad @studentdefense.bsky.social has my back! #VetMedSky #studentloanforgiveness
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No one is seeing the silent suffers in this. A pet is family. A lot on snap budget what little money they have to make sure their pet is taken care of. It would break my heart to see shelters overwhelmed because of this. I also fear what happens when it gets desperate.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
Sarah Lungwitz has fretted over feeding not just her two teenage daughters with SNAP payments disrupted, but her family's cat and two dogs. Help has arrived for now, she says, after an Illinois nonpr...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
No one is seeing the silent suffers in this. A pet is family. A lot on snap budget what little money they have to make sure their pet is taken care of. It would break my heart to see shelters overwhelmed because of this. I also fear what happens when it gets desperate.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, created by Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to celebrate the special relationship between humans and animals! Veterinarians are proud to help keep animals healthy and support this bond. 1/2
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, created by Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to celebrate the special relationship between humans and animals! Veterinarians are proud to help keep animals healthy and support this bond. 1/2
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Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB
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It's National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week, a time to honor the important work of animal shelters, animal control agencies, humane organizations and the dedicated people who work to protect animals in need. Thank you!
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It's National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week, a time to honor the important work of animal shelters, animal control agencies, humane organizations and the dedicated people who work to protect animals in need. Thank you!
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A vet saw her cat's hairball and thought "I can do science with that!" and then covered it in gold dust. Why? The results were surprisingly interesting (to me!) 🧪
Covered for @dtnsshow.bsky.social
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Covered for @dtnsshow.bsky.social
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Gold-plated hairballs
If your cat (or dog) has coughed up a hairball recently, it may have been for science! This recent publication from the Journal of Veterinary Behavior explores why cats and dogs eat grass just to t…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A vet saw her cat's hairball and thought "I can do science with that!" and then covered it in gold dust. Why? The results were surprisingly interesting (to me!) 🧪
Covered for @dtnsshow.bsky.social
nicoleackermans.com/2025/10/31/g...
Covered for @dtnsshow.bsky.social
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Proof that having a pet is good for you 🧪 “In overarching multivariate analyses, we found clear support for the association between pet ownership and cognitive/brain health in an adult sample ranging up to 74 years. These effects were strongest for dog owners” x.com/shiningscien...
Shining Science on X: "Also: Pet ownership is associated with greater cognitive and brain health in a cross-sectional sample across the adult lifespan https://t.co/FqpDJ22nzg" / X
Also: Pet ownership is associated with greater cognitive and brain health in a cross-sectional sample across the adult lifespan https://t.co/FqpDJ22nzg
x.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Proof that having a pet is good for you 🧪 “In overarching multivariate analyses, we found clear support for the association between pet ownership and cognitive/brain health in an adult sample ranging up to 74 years. These effects were strongest for dog owners” x.com/shiningscien...
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Today marks #OneHealthDay 🌏
The health of humans, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. Tackling global challenges requires a trans-disciplinary One Health approach.
Explore their impact in our policy briefing: microb.io/4osObkM
The health of humans, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. Tackling global challenges requires a trans-disciplinary One Health approach.
Explore their impact in our policy briefing: microb.io/4osObkM
Where are microbiomes, and why are they important?
Microbes do not exist in isolation. Instead, they live in complex and dynamic communities in which different microbial species are constantly interacting. When these communities are combined with a…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today marks #OneHealthDay 🌏
The health of humans, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. Tackling global challenges requires a trans-disciplinary One Health approach.
Explore their impact in our policy briefing: microb.io/4osObkM
The health of humans, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. Tackling global challenges requires a trans-disciplinary One Health approach.
Explore their impact in our policy briefing: microb.io/4osObkM
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Researchers have connected neurotoxins from algal blooms to brain changes associated with an Alzheimer’s-like disease in dolphins in Florida. This connection does not bode well for human communities exposed to those same substances.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
www.popsci.com/environment/...
Dolphins may be getting an Alzheimer's-like disease due to this neurotoxin
The neurotoxins, found in algal blooms, primarily affect the body's nervous system.
www.popsci.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Researchers have connected neurotoxins from algal blooms to brain changes associated with an Alzheimer’s-like disease in dolphins in Florida. This connection does not bode well for human communities exposed to those same substances.
www.popsci.com/environment/...
www.popsci.com/environment/...
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“Permanent Standard Time (not springing ahead in March) could prevent 300,000 cases of stroke per year and lower nationwide prevalence of obesity by 2.6 million.” #DitchDST
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“Permanent Standard Time (not springing ahead in March) could prevent 300,000 cases of stroke per year and lower nationwide prevalence of obesity by 2.6 million.” #DitchDST
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“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”
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📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE
October 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM
📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE
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Breaking news: To avoid criminal prosecution for allegations of animal abuse, the second-largest breeder of research dogs in the United States will stop providing animals to research labs around the country, according to a settlement. https://scim.ag/4hT8dCV
Facing claims of animal abuse, a major breeder of research dogs will close its pipeline
Ridglan Farms has agreed to stop selling beagles for scientific studies, leaving just one major U.S. supplier
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October 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Breaking news: To avoid criminal prosecution for allegations of animal abuse, the second-largest breeder of research dogs in the United States will stop providing animals to research labs around the country, according to a settlement. https://scim.ag/4hT8dCV
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How can we purrroperly acknowledge our feline friends? We'd buy them a gift, but we know that when you buy a cat a present, there's a high probability they'd rather play with the box it came in. Help us celebrate #NationalCatDay by giving these cats the best gift possible — a new home!
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
How can we purrroperly acknowledge our feline friends? We'd buy them a gift, but we know that when you buy a cat a present, there's a high probability they'd rather play with the box it came in. Help us celebrate #NationalCatDay by giving these cats the best gift possible — a new home!
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It's National Cat Day! A great way to celebrate our feline companions is to ensure that they receive regular veterinary care, a healthy diet, toys to chase, places to scratch and a lap to curl up in.
October 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's National Cat Day! A great way to celebrate our feline companions is to ensure that they receive regular veterinary care, a healthy diet, toys to chase, places to scratch and a lap to curl up in.
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Misinformation and scientific illiteracy results in vaccine skepticism and expands public health threats. #Onehealth @avmajavma.bsky.social @avmavets.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...
Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
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October 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Misinformation and scientific illiteracy results in vaccine skepticism and expands public health threats. #Onehealth @avmajavma.bsky.social @avmavets.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...
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Nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California is caused by zoonotic E. coli. The source? Most likely contaminated meat products, particularly poultry, based on the resistance patterns of the E. coli matching those in food animals. #vetmed 🧪
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Zoonotic Escherichia coli and urinary tract infections in Southern California | mBio
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide
and are primarily caused by Escherichia coli. While E. coli is known to colonize both humans and food-producing...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California is caused by zoonotic E. coli. The source? Most likely contaminated meat products, particularly poultry, based on the resistance patterns of the E. coli matching those in food animals. #vetmed 🧪
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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From candy to decor, this season brings unique risks for pets. UW Veterinary Care veterinarians share tips on avoiding common toxins and what to do if exposure happens: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/festive-fun-can-turn-toxic-for-pets-what-to-watch-out-for-this-holiday-season/
Festive fun can turn toxic for pets: what to watch out for this holiday season
by Sim Khanuja From Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feasts and holiday decorations, this time of year brings unique risks that can land your beloved pets in the emergency room. Throughout the year, ve...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
From candy to decor, this season brings unique risks for pets. UW Veterinary Care veterinarians share tips on avoiding common toxins and what to do if exposure happens: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/festive-fun-can-turn-toxic-for-pets-what-to-watch-out-for-this-holiday-season/