News Bite - February 2021
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News Bites are monthly episodes where Danielle and Jeff break down important topics surrounding the field of biomedical research (and maybe some unrelated topics as well).
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In this edition of News Bites, Jeff and Danielle discuss:
- Llamas and their impact in developing asthma-style inhalers for treating COVID-19
- Ferrets involved in the discovery of nasal sprays for blocking COVID-19 infections
- How dogs helped deliver Diphtheria anti-toxin to a town stricken with the disease in the 1920s
- The finding of a rare, yellow colored lobster named Banana
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Resources & Links:
- Asthma-style inhaler filled with powerful LLAMA antibodies could treat COVID-19 | Daily Mail Online
- Nasal spray blocks COVID-19 infection in ferrets | Cornell Chronicle
- Alaska Serum Run of 1925: Togo, Not Balto - Sports Illustrated
- Marine Science Center home to rare yellow lobster (une.edu)
- Americans for Medical Progress
- Americans for Medical Progress COVID-19 Resources
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