Ursid meteor shower 2025: The longest night of the year approaches. On Dec. 21-22, keep an eye out for "shooting stars" as the annual Ursid meteor shower peaks. www.livescience.com/space/meteor...

Born #OnThisDay in 1922, Esther Lederberg was the first to isolate the lambda phage in 1951. She characterised the lysogenic phase, whereby the phage are able to integrate into the bacterial genome, staying dormant. This discovery made them a model tool of study, leading to many more breakthroughs.

@avmavets.bsky.social President Dr. Michael Bailey and a veterinary technician performed the annual health and international travel checks for Santa’s reindeer - they are now cleared for their journey! #VetMedSky #Santa www.avma.org/blog/santas-...

Researchers found that feeding directions on adult maintenance cat foods differed from commonly used predictive energy equations, with discrepancies influenced by product type, feeding unit, and label claims. #VetMedSky #cats #betterdatasavespets avmajournals.avma.org/view/journal...

I have written to a fair number of fellow #MicrobialEnthusiasts about being on my #MattersMicrobial podcast. Be prepared to be asked again, if you have not been on the 'cast. Also, happy to hear recommendations. January through June! Please spread the word?

The 2025 Agar Art Contest winners have been selected! This year’s theme, “Microbes Make the World Go Round,” inspired 557 global entries—from food fermentation to antibiotic production. See the masterpieces and finalists! asm.org/press-releas... #agarart

It is very cute! But, sadly, AI generated. srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/vira...

The scikit-bio paper in online in Nature Methods! Many thanks to our collaborators, community contributors and reviewers! We couldn’t have done it without you. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Bioinformatics #OpenSource

Environmental and maternal imprints on infant gut metabolic development @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social @laballaband.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-host-mi...

The findings of a study in Nature Climate Change show that artificial light at night disrupts the fundamental energetic constraints on ecosystem metabolism, warranting the inclusion of light pollution in global change and carbon–climate feedback assessments. go.nature.com/44cCKWm 🧪

Hope you’re staying healthy this cold and flu season! Have you ever wondered why one side of your nose might feel more congested than the other when you get sick? It’s an unfortunate side-effect of the way your nose is built to process smells. 1/7 ⚛️🧪

“Sleep and circadian experts generally advocate for permanent Standard Time… Change between Standard Time and DST is not simply loss/gain of sleep, but rather misalignment between circadian and social clocks…”

As human groups migrated and settled across Holocene Eurasia, dogs often traveled with them and were sometimes traded among populations, researchers report in Science. The results reveal the integral role these animals played in culture and exchange. https://scim.ag/4peI4kl

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

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I have made multiple decisions in my life and career that rely upon PSLF forgiveness. My life is dedicated to helping people and their pets live longer healthier lives. So glad @studentdefense.bsky.social has my back! #VetMedSky #studentloanforgiveness

No one is seeing the silent suffers in this. A pet is family. A lot on snap budget what little money they have to make sure their pet is taken care of. It would break my heart to see shelters overwhelmed because of this. I also fear what happens when it gets desperate. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day, created by Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) to celebrate the special relationship between humans and animals! Veterinarians are proud to help keep animals healthy and support this bond. 1/2

Most science degrees never require students to learn how to communicate their work to the public. That gap fuels confusion, mistrust, and missed opportunities to protect lives. Let's change it. Sign the petition to make communication + public engagement training a degree requirement. bit.ly/3LbnfHB

It's National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week, a time to honor the important work of animal shelters, animal control agencies, humane organizations and the dedicated people who work to protect animals in need. Thank you!

A vet saw her cat's hairball and thought "I can do science with that!" and then covered it in gold dust. Why? The results were surprisingly interesting (to me!) 🧪 Covered for @dtnsshow.bsky.social nicoleackermans.com/2025/10/31/g...

Proof that having a pet is good for you 🧪 “In overarching multivariate analyses, we found clear support for the association between pet ownership and cognitive/brain health in an adult sample ranging up to 74 years. These effects were strongest for dog owners” x.com/shiningscien...

Today marks #OneHealthDay 🌏 The health of humans, animals and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. Tackling global challenges requires a trans-disciplinary One Health approach. Explore their impact in our policy briefing: microb.io/4osObkM

Researchers have connected neurotoxins from algal blooms to brain changes associated with an Alzheimer’s-like disease in dolphins in Florida. This connection does not bode well for human communities exposed to those same substances. www.popsci.com/environment/...

“Permanent Standard Time (not springing ahead in March) could prevent 300,000 cases of stroke per year and lower nationwide prevalence of obesity by 2.6 million.” #DitchDST

“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”

📣 IF YOU HAVE A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY TURN IT INTO A COMMUNITY PANTRY ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE

Breaking news: To avoid criminal prosecution for allegations of animal abuse, the second-largest breeder of research dogs in the United States will stop providing animals to research labs around the country, according to a settlement. https://scim.ag/4hT8dCV

How can we purrroperly acknowledge our feline friends? We'd buy them a gift, but we know that when you buy a cat a present, there's a high probability they'd rather play with the box it came in. Help us celebrate #NationalCatDay by giving these cats the best gift possible — a new home!

It's National Cat Day! A great way to celebrate our feline companions is to ensure that they receive regular veterinary care, a healthy diet, toys to chase, places to scratch and a lap to curl up in.

Misinformation and scientific illiteracy results in vaccine skepticism and expands public health threats. #Onehealth @avmajavma.bsky.social @avmavets.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/s...

Nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California is caused by zoonotic E. coli. The source? Most likely contaminated meat products, particularly poultry, based on the resistance patterns of the E. coli matching those in food animals. #vetmed 🧪 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

From candy to decor, this season brings unique risks for pets. UW Veterinary Care veterinarians share tips on avoiding common toxins and what to do if exposure happens: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/festive-fun-can-turn-toxic-for-pets-what-to-watch-out-for-this-holiday-season/

Talk about an in-flight meal. For the first time, researchers have captured rats hunting bats by grabbing them from the sky. Learn more: https://scim.ag/3Jqldmn

May the voids be with you on US National Black Cat Day! #vetmed #vetmedsky #cats inkopious.com/blogs/articl...

I’ve been busy talking about fear of fireworks in pets this week, over at Newstalk as well on my local radio station, East Coast FM. See here www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig... for Newstalk or here for the local radio version www.petethevet.com/10-min-podca...

Looks like we are about to see a significant increase in snatch-and-grab operations around the Bay Area 408-290-1144 is the hotline for the Palo Alto/Mountain View area www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is

No Kings-San Diego,CA

Serenity and Bliss Tsavorite are bringing back the half-stache look — and totally pulling it off! They might only have half a moustache each, but together they’re a purr-fectly complete pair of charm and style.

Hollow's (#963464) fang-tastic smile has us grinning from ear to ear, and we hope it does the same for you! Oh, and did we mention he's available for adoption at our Oceanside campus?

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry. The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

🐟 This month we’re celebrating National Seafood Month with a recovery success story–Pacific bluefin tuna is making a comeback! Historically, this iconic species suffered from overfishing but has made a dramatic turnaround thanks to global cooperation among countries around the Pacific.

Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir (JAM), an antimicrobial researcher and assistant professor at the University of California, provides insights on communicating complex scientific topics as a community educator. youtu.be/giyAR9XIEO0

VICTORY! Cat declawing is officially illegal in California! 🐾🥳 Thank you to all who took action with us and urged your legislators to pass this lifesaving declaw ban bill. Governor Newsom just signed it into law tonight!

It’s time to let your creativity grow! Submit your entry for this year’s Agar Art Contest: Microbes Make the World Go Round. From food and health to climate and beyond, microbes shape our lives—now show us your story in agar! Submit by Oct. 26: asm.social/2Dt

Dogs who experience neglect as puppies are more likely to be fearful and aggressive in adulthood, suggests research in Scientific Reports. go.nature.com/4pT9hKp 🧪

Banned Books Week starts on Sunday, October 5—there are a ton of ways to support! Find ways to get involved here: www.ala.org/bbooks/banne... (If you're overwhelmed, even just checking out, buying, or elevating a banned book is helpful! Talking about them w/ the ppl in your life is an action!)