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Studying host-pathogen evolution in the Elde LabÂ
​Could understanding the past reveal long-forgotten immune strategies to combat today's pathogens?
Take a closer look at how immune invaders have shaped our evolutionary history and explore what secrets might be hiding in our DNA.​​​​
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Science Writing
Phage discovery can be long and drawn out, but scientists are ready to get down with this groovy new method
Measuring and communicating the risks of extreme heat is to key to mitigating its impacts on health—but is surprisingly difficult to do
How bricks can help sick frogs heat things up when fighting a fungal disease
As changing temperatures threaten trees with extinction, adapted microbial communities may be the key to survival
Scientists look into developing a transmissible vaccine for bats using a herpes virus
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Why is it so hard to have conversations with people about vaccines? How do I get them to listen to me?
Published Manuscripts
Nature Communications
​Thiago L Knittel, Brooke E Montgomery, Kailee J Reed, Madeleine C Chong, Ida J Isolehto, Erin R Cafferty, Margaret J Smith, Reese A Sprister, Colin N Magelky, Hataichanok Scherman, Rene F Ketting, Taiowa A Montgomery
Nature Communications
Reliza J. McGinnis, Chad A. Brambley, Brandon Stamey, William C. Green, Kimberly N. Gragg, Erin R. Cafferty, Thomas C. Terwilliger, Michal Hammel, Thomas J. Hollis, Justin M. Miller, Maria D. Gainey, and Jamie R. Wallen