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Notes from a small scientist Linzy Elton
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Hello! My name is Linzy and I work in global health. I want to use social media to make science more accessible, both for other scientists and non-scientists. I hope you enjoy my content!
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Plain language summary: A pragmatic pipeline for drug resistance identification in Mycobacterium tuberculosis using whole genome sequencing
In this podcast, I talk about how we've developed an accurate, user friendly and cost effective whole genome sequencing tool using Oxford Nanopore Technologies' MinION device for diagnosing drug-resistant tuberculosis in resource constrained settings. All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular blog here.
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Non-tuberculous mycobacteria and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: bad bugs hiding behind the main villain!
In this podcast, I talk about how the disease tuberculosis, can be caused by a number of different Mycobacterial species, and how diagnosing the right one is vital to get the right treatment. All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular blog here.
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The public needs you! Why public engagement is so important for science and what you can do as a scientist
In this podcast, I want to talk about how important public engagement is for science (and scientists) and highlight some of the ways that researchers can get involved. All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular post here.
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Sequencing: how we can harness the power of genomes to control infectious diseases
In this podcast, I’ve outlined what sequencing is, how some of the different sequencing platforms work and also how we can utilise sequencing to help us monitor and control infectious diseases. All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular post here.
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Plain language summary: Mapping the phylogeny and lineage history of geographically distinct BCG vaccine strains
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I provide a plain language summary of a paper we recently published, which explores how the differences in the genomes of the bacteria used to make the BCG vaccine, used for over 100 years to prevent tuberculosis, can change how effective it is at preventing disease. All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular post here.
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Plain language summary: A pandemic within a pandemic? Admission to COVID-19 wards in hospitals is associated with increased prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in two African settings
These podcasts are linked to my blog Notes from a small scientist. In this episode, I provide a plain language summary of a paper we recently published, which explores the effects of being hospitalised with COVID-19 on what types of bacterial infections you might catch, and whether you are more likely to catch a drug resistant (and harder to treat) version! All my posts have links to online resources that you might find useful, and you can find the link to this particular post here.