Science and Society
by Judi L. Nath, Ph.D.
The COVID-19 Vaccines: Apple, Apple, Orange
Over this past weekend, the FDA granted emergency authorization to a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson (J&J). This vaccine is a single shot in the arm – a one and done. So, you might be wondering how this one compares to the two we already have...
COVID-19: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
Hey, Folks! Just reminding you that there’s a pandemic out there, and this virus is doing what all viruses need to do to survive: mutating. And, if we’re going to get through this, we’ll need to channel the ethos of those Mutant Ninja Turtles. ...
Vaccine Hesitancy: The Woman That Deliberates is Lost
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” This 1710 maxim, attributed to prose satirist, Jonathan Swift, is as relevant today as it was 311 years ago. I...
Take My Breath Away: Breathing On and Off a Ventilator
Common words heard repeatedly this past week center on breathing, as in “I can finally breathe” and “What a breath of fresh air.” These phrases remind us of just how important air is, from when newborns take a life-giving breath to poems that are inspirational....
Science & Society: Elephant in the Room
For nearly a year, I have been writing about science and society, linking everyday events to our lives while supplying underlying biological reasoning. My goal has always been to calm the chaos through the lens of science. In light of recent events, I...
Ode to Veisalgia*
'Twas the day after New Year's, when all through the house, Not a neuron was stirring, not even a spouse. The bottles were lined along the shelf with care, In hopes that Bayer as'prin would have two to spare. The feet were still nestled all snug in their Keds, While...
To V or Not to V
The vaccine is rolling out this week, and in addition to helping Santa deliver all the holiday gifts, our nation's carriers are ready for mass distribution. If all goes well, Americans will have the opportunity to be vaccinated over the course of the next...
A Tale of 3 Vaccines
My Morning Musings: A Tale of 3 Vaccines The last time I wrote about vaccines was March 28th, just over 8 months ago. At that time, there were 545 COVID-19 deaths in the United States. Today, December 2nd, 277,026 of our neighbors have lost their...
Talking Turkey
My Morning Musings: Talking Turkey Happy November! As we come upon the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to talk turkey. (Apologies to my Canadian friends here as you celebrated last month.) By this I mean, it’s time to dispel some myths surrounding this day...