Blue Wild Indigo
@bluewildindigo.bsky.social
My username is taken from a song by singer-songwriter Ann Zimmerman.
"come, my love and walk with me
bottom of an ancient sea
where the windy currents flow
through the blue wild indigo"
Not a bot, just nervous
"come, my love and walk with me
bottom of an ancient sea
where the windy currents flow
through the blue wild indigo"
Not a bot, just nervous
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"If you're not vaccinated...there may not be any time."-Michal Tal
From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )
Hosts:
@cindyleifer.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social
From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )
Hosts:
@cindyleifer.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social
Vaccines save lives
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"If you're not vaccinated...there may not be any time."-Michal Tal
From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )
Hosts:
@cindyleifer.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social
From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )
Hosts:
@cindyleifer.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social
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I'm having this surreal realization that standing up for evidence and data has become a politically polarizing position, and I don't know what to do about that.
September 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm having this surreal realization that standing up for evidence and data has become a politically polarizing position, and I don't know what to do about that.
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i have to say, as a trans journalist who has covered the "trans debate" for about a decade now, there is no daylight between how the trump administration and conservatives lie about tylenol and autism and how they've lied about youth trans care.
September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
i have to say, as a trans journalist who has covered the "trans debate" for about a decade now, there is no daylight between how the trump administration and conservatives lie about tylenol and autism and how they've lied about youth trans care.
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Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a dangerous message to parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. www.aap.org/en/news-room...
September 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a dangerous message to parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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CIDRAP is hiring a Deputy Director, who, in addition to other duties, will serve as a liaison between CIDRAP and other areas of UMN, so must either live in the Twin Cities area or have the ability to relocate upon accepting the position. Apply today!
hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/...
hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/...
September 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
CIDRAP is hiring a Deputy Director, who, in addition to other duties, will serve as a liaison between CIDRAP and other areas of UMN, so must either live in the Twin Cities area or have the ability to relocate upon accepting the position. Apply today!
hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/...
hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/...
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I don't know whether this has been discussed by anyone yet, but the meta-analysis that claims to find a relationship between acetaminophen and autism: ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Here's how it reported the results for the largest study. This study carries massive weight...
Here's how it reported the results for the largest study. This study carries massive weight...
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I don't know whether this has been discussed by anyone yet, but the meta-analysis that claims to find a relationship between acetaminophen and autism: ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Here's how it reported the results for the largest study. This study carries massive weight...
Here's how it reported the results for the largest study. This study carries massive weight...
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Amish people do develop autism, they just don't get screened as often.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/a...
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/a...
Are there any autistic Amish people?
Despite varying vaccination rates among Amish communities, autism is present, debunking the myth that vaccines cause autism and that the Amish do not have autism.
www.voicesforvaccines.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Amish people do develop autism, they just don't get screened as often.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/a...
www.voicesforvaccines.org/jtf_topics/a...
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📽️ WATCH: Epidemiologist Erin McCanlies spent much of the past 20 years studying how parents’ exposure to toxic chemicals affects the chances that they will have an autistic child.
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
September 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
📽️ WATCH: Epidemiologist Erin McCanlies spent much of the past 20 years studying how parents’ exposure to toxic chemicals affects the chances that they will have an autistic child.
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
RFK Jr. cut her entire division — yet promises to identify the causes of autism by September: https://propub.li/4nhXQua
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Finally on. Trump suggesting autism researchers lied, withheld information, one of the worst things to ever happen, went from 1:10,000 to 1 in 12 (boys in CA). No autism in folks who don't take vaccines (amish). Going great so far!
September 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Finally on. Trump suggesting autism researchers lied, withheld information, one of the worst things to ever happen, went from 1:10,000 to 1 in 12 (boys in CA). No autism in folks who don't take vaccines (amish). Going great so far!
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Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
Alt: a woman is smiling and holding a cup that says help me .
media.tenor.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Welp here we are again, fresh out of Archaeologists for Skype a Scientist matches.
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
This fall, we have matched 248 groups with Archaeologists for online Q&As. I have 38 more groups who need a match, but I'm out of Archaeologists!
Archaeologists! Please volunteer
www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html
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Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
September 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Dam been writing a book about this and she just TikToked it in 90 seconds.
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My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
September 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
My ACIP recap: 🧵
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
1) MMRV combo vaccine no longer recommended for children <4y. That means vaccine will not be covered by insurance, so not an option for patients. The 2 shot MMR and chickenpox vaccines are still available. This removes access. Let’s see which vaccine they will go for next!
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Important news:
I wanted to get a video of this ghost crab but every time I got close to their hole they scuttled back in, so I tried getting clever with it. I made a little sandcastle and shoved my phone into it, hit record, and walked away. Crab was VERY suspicious of this addition to their environment.
September 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Important news:
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‼️ Our very funny episode of BBC YOU’RE DEAD TO ME about the Egyptian city of Alexandria is now available worldwide on all podcast apps 🤗🎉🥳
I’m joined by the hilarious @athenakugblenu.bsky.social and brilliant Prof Islam Issa, author of a wonderful book on the subject
I’m joined by the hilarious @athenakugblenu.bsky.social and brilliant Prof Islam Issa, author of a wonderful book on the subject
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
‼️ Our very funny episode of BBC YOU’RE DEAD TO ME about the Egyptian city of Alexandria is now available worldwide on all podcast apps 🤗🎉🥳
I’m joined by the hilarious @athenakugblenu.bsky.social and brilliant Prof Islam Issa, author of a wonderful book on the subject
I’m joined by the hilarious @athenakugblenu.bsky.social and brilliant Prof Islam Issa, author of a wonderful book on the subject
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There it is: admitting they’re changing vaccine policy to address ‘concerns,’ not because of any scientific evidence. ACIP’s mandate is to follow data, not public opinion. When you sacrifice evidence-based medicine to appease political constituencies, children pay the price.
September 19, 2025 at 4:35 AM
There it is: admitting they’re changing vaccine policy to address ‘concerns,’ not because of any scientific evidence. ACIP’s mandate is to follow data, not public opinion. When you sacrifice evidence-based medicine to appease political constituencies, children pay the price.
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Matthew Silverstone is a real American Hero.
I try not to use shooters’ names, but everyone should know Matthew Silverstone. He warned other students and fought the shooter.
PS - this is hitting hard today bc I’m in Evergreen for an unrelated charity event.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/17/e...
I try not to use shooters’ names, but everyone should know Matthew Silverstone. He warned other students and fought the shooter.
PS - this is hitting hard today bc I’m in Evergreen for an unrelated charity event.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/17/e...
Evergreen High School shooting victim warned students during attack, uncle says
Matthew Silverstone remains in critical condition after the Evergreen High School shooting and may be facing a “lifelong recovery,” his uncle, Kris Koehler, said in a video statement
www.denverpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Matthew Silverstone is a real American Hero.
I try not to use shooters’ names, but everyone should know Matthew Silverstone. He warned other students and fought the shooter.
PS - this is hitting hard today bc I’m in Evergreen for an unrelated charity event.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/17/e...
I try not to use shooters’ names, but everyone should know Matthew Silverstone. He warned other students and fought the shooter.
PS - this is hitting hard today bc I’m in Evergreen for an unrelated charity event.
www.denverpost.com/2025/09/17/e...
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Meet Ken's cuttlefish, his job is just beach. 🧵
🐡🐙🦑🧪
🐡🐙🦑🧪
September 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Meet Ken's cuttlefish, his job is just beach. 🧵
🐡🐙🦑🧪
🐡🐙🦑🧪
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Who would have thought we will see the day that the #ACIP meeting sounds like a plenary at an anti-vaccine convention?
The primary emotion I feel is sadness. We are losing so much in real time.
The primary emotion I feel is sadness. We are losing so much in real time.
September 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Who would have thought we will see the day that the #ACIP meeting sounds like a plenary at an anti-vaccine convention?
The primary emotion I feel is sadness. We are losing so much in real time.
The primary emotion I feel is sadness. We are losing so much in real time.
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The sandhill crane (below) recovered after we cleaned up the water and restored wetlands & grasslands. Merlins, after DDT restriction. Pileated woodpeckers, thanks to forest regrowth.
When we learn why species are in decline, & then act on it, they can make amazing comebacks. #scicomm 🧪
When we learn why species are in decline, & then act on it, they can make amazing comebacks. #scicomm 🧪
If you could use a little bit of optimism today, here are some stories of North American bird species that have recovered from the brink of extinction. #ornithology
The surprising recovery of once-rare birds
It’s not every day that you see a 4-foot-tall bird, but it’s happening more often. Several fascinating species are nesting in and near towns once again.
theconversation.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The sandhill crane (below) recovered after we cleaned up the water and restored wetlands & grasslands. Merlins, after DDT restriction. Pileated woodpeckers, thanks to forest regrowth.
When we learn why species are in decline, & then act on it, they can make amazing comebacks. #scicomm 🧪
When we learn why species are in decline, & then act on it, they can make amazing comebacks. #scicomm 🧪
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The Education Secretary and RFK want to replace mental health services and therapy at schools with “strong families, nutrition, and hope.”
RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong.
www.npr.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Education Secretary and RFK want to replace mental health services and therapy at schools with “strong families, nutrition, and hope.”
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The hearing is starting. Cassidy notes that doctors need to trust data coming out of the CDC. Notes that CDC Director requires Senate confirmation because it’s such an important role. 💪
Her firing points to a failure of either the Senate or the Admin. It’s both. Both put RFKJ in charge.
Her firing points to a failure of either the Senate or the Admin. It’s both. Both put RFKJ in charge.
September 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The hearing is starting. Cassidy notes that doctors need to trust data coming out of the CDC. Notes that CDC Director requires Senate confirmation because it’s such an important role. 💪
Her firing points to a failure of either the Senate or the Admin. It’s both. Both put RFKJ in charge.
Her firing points to a failure of either the Senate or the Admin. It’s both. Both put RFKJ in charge.
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I just find everything feels a bit better when I watch this.
September 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I just find everything feels a bit better when I watch this.
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this tracks.
New financial disclosures from Surgeon General nominee Casey Means show that she’s made hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting supplements and other health and wellness products. www.statnews.com/2025/09/16/c...
Surgeon General nominee Casey Means discloses financial ties to supplement industry
Casey Means, nominated for surgeon general, earned hundreds of thousands of dollars promoting supplements, per new financial disclosure statements.
www.statnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
this tracks.
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We leave you this evening with the pygmy slow loris. These small nocturnal primates are both cute and venomous.
Cute and venomous is our new fall vibe.
Cute and venomous is our new fall vibe.
12-20 Slow Loris - Duke Lemur Center
Slow Loris Deep in the jungles of Southeast Asia, a venomous creature stalks the night... very, very slowly. So slowly, in fact, that it has become part of their common name in English: the slow loris...
lemur.duke.edu
September 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
We leave you this evening with the pygmy slow loris. These small nocturnal primates are both cute and venomous.
Cute and venomous is our new fall vibe.
Cute and venomous is our new fall vibe.