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Nasal Vaccine, Dino Killer Volcano, Pied Tamarins

Dec 1, 2023

Breakthrough in fight against Strep A with nasal vaccine, alternative theory on dinosaur extinction due to volcanic activity, and adaptation of pied tamarins in noisy city through scent communication.

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A nasal vaccine targeting the upper respiratory tract could revolutionize the fight against streptococcus a bacteria.

New research suggests volcanic eruptions in India, not an asteroid impact, may have caused the extinction of dinosaurs.

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Breakthrough Nasal Vaccine Offers Hope Against Strep A

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking nasal vaccine that targets the upper respiratory tract, potentially providing long-term protection against streptococcus a bacteria. This could open doors for future advancements in fighting respiratory infections.

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New Experimental Vaccine and Alternative Cause of Dinosaur Extinction

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Debate on the Cause of Dinosaur Extinction and Changes in Pied Tamarin Communication

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Pied Tamarin: Communication Patterns

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Nasal Vaccine, Dino Killer Volcano, Pied Tamarins

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Today, you’ll learn about a possible breakthrough in the fight against Strep A, a new theory on the demise of dinos, and how pied tamarins communicate in a noisy city.

Nasal Vaccine

“Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” SceinceDaily. 2023.
“Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” Griffith University. 2023.

Dino Killer Volcano

“New computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs, not an asteroid.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.
“A Bayesian inversion for emissions and export productivity across the end-Cretaceous boundary.” by Alexander A. Cox & C. Brenhin Keller. 2023.
“Dueling dates for a huge eruption reignite the debate over dinosaurs’ death.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2019.
“Volcanic gas bursts probably didn’t kill off the dinosaurs.” by Carolyn Gramglin. 2020.

Pied Tamarins

“In noisy environs, pied tamarins are using smell more often to communicate.” by Meghie Rodrigues. 2023.
“Tamarins.” New England Primate Conservancy. 2022.
“Do pied tamarins increase scent-marking in response to urban noise?” by Tainara V. Sobroza. 2023.
“Pied Tamarin.” by Gordo, M. 2021.

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Nasal Vaccine, Dino Killer Volcano, Pied Tamarins

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Breakthrough Nasal Vaccine Offers Hope Against Strep A

Debunking the Asteroid Theory: Volcanoes May Have Killed the Dinosaurs

Pied Tamarins Adapt in Noisy Urban Environments

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