#naturejournal

[victoriaclaregray]

nature journal

#victoria clare gray #victoriaclaregray #moleskine #mymoleskine #moleskin #sketchbooktour #mushroomdrawing #hawkmoth #ecologyart #fieldnotes #naturesketchbook #naturejournal #manual drawing

[cricklewoodnaturejournaling]

Virgin Tiger Moth (Apantesis virgo) from my nature journal

#CitizenScience #CitizenScientist #NaturalHistoryIllustration #NaturalScienceIllustration #Illustration #Illustrator #Sketchbook #SketchbookArt #ANaturalistsNotebook #Drawing #Sketching #NatureJournaling #NatureJournal #Nature #FieldSketching #NatureArt #NatureArtist #Cricklewood #CricklewoodNatureJournaling #moth art #tiger moth #insects

[naileasarait]

Have a nice week 💜 #almostspring . . . . . #inspiracionentodoslados #naileasarait #inspirationeverywhere #bulletjournal #watercolor #artjournaling #artjournal #travelersnotebook #journal #journaling #artjournalinpiration #botanicalwatercolor #naturejournal #watercolor #flowerjournal #almostspring (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvremqOBa9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#almostspring #inspiracionentodoslados #naileasarait #inspirationeverywhere #bulletjournal #watercolor #artjournaling #artjournal #travelersnotebook #journal #journaling #artjournalinpiration #botanicalwatercolor #naturejournal #flowerjournal

[capecodartandnature]

Sketch from my morning walk #drawing #redfox #fox #sketchbook #ink #watercolor #quicksketch #naturejournal https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq6JqoHvAwP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#drawing #redfox #fox #sketchbook #ink #watercolor #quicksketch #naturejournal

[sylvialynch]

More Coastal sketches - Purple Hairstreak Butterfly/ Seashells/ Gannett #naturejournal #igperpetualjournal #journalpages #sketchbook #birdflu #avianflu #gouachepainting #watercolourpainting #gannett #morusbasanus #seashells #musselshell #clamshell #periwinkle #limpet #purplehairstreakbutterfly #butterfly #neozephyrusquercus https://www.instagram.com/p/CgJnM8bI2Iq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#naturejournal #igperpetualjournal #journalpages #sketchbook #birdflu #avianflu #gouachepainting #watercolourpainting #gannett #morusbasanus #seashells #musselshell #clamshell #periwinkle #limpet #purplehairstreakbutterfly #butterfly #neozephyrusquercus

[sunflower-spells]

10.10.22

The leaves have started to fall off the maple in the backyard. Usually it’s one of the later trees to go, but this year it seems about on pace, or even ahead of some of the other trees. The cottonwoods in the swampy area down the hill are still mostly green, with just a little bit of yellow and brown tinging the edges. The squirrels have been incredibly active for weeks, but this weekend they’ve seemed particularly busy. I sometimes can hear them squabbling from the kitchen where I can watch them chase each other along the fence and up the trees. I cleaned and refilled the bird bath yesterday and it’s been popular with the chickadees. It’s easier to forget about factors like drought when the weather is cooler and I don’t have to water my vegetable garden anymore, but we’ve been in a period of very little rain for a while. I picked some last lemon balm during the warmer day yesterday also and hung it to dry in the broom cupboard. I still have some from last year, but since my tea consumption skyrockets in the winter, better to have more stored. I saw someone post photos of a wooly bear caterpillar this morning with a huge brown stripe, so hopefully that means the winter is mild. I would be perfectly happy with a less cold, but snowier winter since the winters here have tended to be the opposite in recent years.

#october #naturejournal

[marleypeifer]

Don’t forget, cappuccinos and writing are part of nature journaling too. #naturejournaling #naturejournal #naturesketching #sketching #watercolorsketch #stillmananbirn #costarica #travelsketch #drawing #sketchbook @stillmanandbirn https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2Rr1pu7aH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#naturejournaling #naturejournal #naturesketching #sketching #watercolorsketch #stillmananbirn #costarica #travelsketch #drawing #sketchbook

[amystewartauthor]

The waterfall at the @portlandjapanesegarden. I just love to go watch the koi drift around and try to soak up their vibe. They have to be the most laid-back creatures on the planet. Don’t you think that koi probably sleep really, really well? I bet they just sink to the bottom of that nice pond and zzzzzzzzz. (don’t tell me that fish don’t sleep, I like to imagine them zonked out, dreaming of their ancestral pond) Anyway this is acrylic ink and acryla gouache and also some colored pencil in a @stillmanandbirn zeta sketchbook. It was very tricky to do and all I can think of is water metaphors—I just had to wade in, found myself in over my head, decided to sink or swim… . . . #portlandjapanesegarden #pdxlife #travelportland #portlandoregon #gouachepainting #gouachelandscape #acrylagouache #stillmanandbirn #gouacheillustration #acrylicink #acrylicpainting #sketchbookpainting #naturejournal #naturesketching #landscapepainting (at Japanese Gardens Portland Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpv_fNGPrYA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#portlandjapanesegarden #pdxlife #travelportland #portlandoregon #gouachepainting #gouachelandscape #acrylagouache #stillmanandbirn #gouacheillustration #acrylicink #acrylicpainting #sketchbookpainting #naturejournal #naturesketching #landscapepainting

[kaitlin-murphy]

Sort of elaborate warm-up for what i hope to be a productive studio day #backyard #curiosities #naturejournal #naturenerd #justforfun #🐦 #🌿 #🌼 #🌳 #itsallaroundyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BTRxsqcldBTi4MCrqSbwqnaHFZEY7CrjMV4oKc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#backyard #curiosities #naturejournal #naturenerd #justforfun #🐦 #🌿 #🌼 #🌳 #itsallaroundyou

[ashleybravin]

Found two frogs on my porch lights last night, and I did a couple of quick sketches of them before relocating them to my backyard (I was afraid they would get run over or eaten in the front yard since we have owls that roost there). I absolutely love the challenge of sketching from live subjects, and these two were good sports about it. accessibility: A sketchbook with several sketches of a frog in grey marker, ink, and watercolor with a container with air holes holding a frog in the background. #ArtistsOfInstagram #Artist #Drawing #Sketchbook #Watercolors #Frog #NatureJournaling #Amphibian (at Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdGdBkELjY6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#artistsofinstagram #artist #drawing #sketchbook #watercolors #frog #naturejournaling #amphibian

[kitdunsmore]

Energized by the Wild Wonder conference. Finally started my Colors of Colorado project which is mostly a way to get outside and play with watercolors. #wildwonderconference #colorsofcolorado #naturejournaling #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/CiszLUxpij1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#wildwonderconference #colorsofcolorado #naturejournaling #watercolor

[smukher2]

#Article: Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid - #BBC #News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68800452 #Nature #NatureJournal

#ArticleSummary: “A study suggests that children are less likely than adults to develop severe cases of Covid-19 because cells in their nose are better at fighting off the virus. Lab tests showed that ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus in the first few days after an infection. This discovery could explain why older adults are hit worst by Covid-19 and why children are rarely very ill. The researchers believe that anti-viral treatments should be tailored to different age groups. The study also highlighted the importance of considering age when developing treatments and therapies. The researchers now plan to investigate how the body responds to other viruses and the long-term implications of cellular changes.”

By #www.smukher2.com #www.smukher2.eu #www.smukher2.co.uk #www.smukher2.org #www.smukher2.net #smukher2 to #Everyone: This study shows age depended immune response differences in human nose infected with covid. In summary, I think in larger context it suggests immune decline cause/effect of aging, thus targeting immune system may be key for regenerative medicine.

First, lets establish the focus of this study, which is the investigation of age-dependent immune response variations in the human nasal region following infection with COVID-19. This research aims to explore how the immune system's response differs based on age when encountering the virus within the nasal passages.

Second, lets elucidate some key terms essential for comprehending this research. Epithelial cells are specialized cells that form protective linings on various surfaces of the body, serving as a barrier against pathogens and facilitating the exchange of molecules within the body. Mucus is a viscous substance secreted by mucous membranes, aiding in the protection and lubrication of organ linings while entrapping pathogens to prevent their entry into the body. Immune cells encompass a diverse array of white blood cells, including lymphocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils, which collaborate to combat infections and diseases by identifying and eliminating pathogens. Interferons are proteins generated by cells in response to various pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, crucial for enhancing neighboring cells' defenses against infections. Viruses, being minuscule infectious agents, rely on host cells for replication and can induce a spectrum of illnesses ranging from common colds to severe conditions like COVID-19.

Third, lets take a look at how the scientific process was applied in this study in a more accessible way. The scientific method involves selecting a topic to investigate (in this case, how COVID-19 affects people), designing experiments to test hypotheses or explore ideas, and then analyzing the results obtained from these experiments. Before conducting the experiments, researchers formulate a hypothesis, which is like an educated guess about what they expect to find. In this study, the hypothesis was that there are differences in how older and younger individuals' immune systems respond to COVID-19 in their nasal passages, which is where the virus first enters and encounters the body's defenses. After collecting and analyzing the data, scientists draw conclusions and make broader statements based on their findings. In this case, the study confirmed the hypothesis that there are indeed differences in how older and younger individuals' immune systems respond to COVID-19. They also discovered that this difference is influenced at a molecular level by a protein called Type I interferon. This process helps scientists better understand how the immune system responds to COVID-19 in different age groups, which can ultimately lead to improved treatments and strategies for combating the virus.

Fourth, let's consider how we can delve deeper into the subject of this study, which focuses on understanding how the immune response in the human nose varies with age when infected with COVID-19. This exploration opens up avenues for designing experiments that can further our knowledge and practical applications in this area. By building on this research, we can develop plans for conducting experiments that not only enhance our understanding of age-related immune responses to COVID-19 but also pave the way for more effective management of COVID-19 treatments. The authors suggest that these findings could also be applied to investigating the mechanisms of other respiratory diseases, expanding the potential impact of this research. Ultimately, the insights gained from this study have the potential to improve the management of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, offering valuable contributions to healthcare strategies aimed at combating these conditions effectively.

Fifth, lets now explore the treatment options based on current knowledge in the field. In the realm of immune system regulation and drug delivery for respiratory diseases, several promising approaches include probiotics microbiota, nano-particle vaccine delivery, and nasal spray drug administration. Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria and yeasts that promote health, particularly in the digestive system. These "good" bacteria help maintain a harmonious balance in the gut microbiota, supporting overall well-being. Nano-particle delivery of vaccines utilizes minuscule particles, often at the nanometer scale, to transport vaccines within the body. This innovative method can enhance vaccine efficacy by bolstering stability, targeting specific cells, and boosting immune responses. Nasal sprays for drug delivery offer a direct route to administer medications to the nasal passages. This approach enables swift absorption into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system and facilitating rapid onset of action for certain medications.

Sixth, here’s my two cents #smukher2 #fairwissenschaft about the future learning and application of this work: *Neurodegenerative diseases and cancers have an immune component, as indicated by this study's findings on age-related immune response disparities. *Ergo, the implications extend to regenerative medicine and longevity research, with potential applications in animal conservation efforts and the human anti-aging biopharmaceutical sector. *There is a notable correlation between microbes, such as viruses, and the immune system, aligning with existing research in the field. *Ergo, these insights support the use of probiotics as a potential strategy to enhance the immune response in aging individuals.

P.S. For those pathetic individuals who dare to criticize those pursuing anti-aging treatments or surgeries, let me make a couple of things abundantly clear. Firstly, it's their life, their choices – none of your concern, so mind your own business. Secondly, your disdain stems from your inability to access such enhancements, rendering you akin to the pitiful fox in Aesop's fable "The Fox and the Grapes" – sour grapes indeed.

References: Age-specific nasal epithelial responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection | Nature Microbiology https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01658-1 Interferon | Encyclopedia.com https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/drugs/pharmacology/interferon Epithelium | Anatomy, Structure & Function | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/epithelium Mucous membrane | Function, Examples, Locations, & Facts | Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/mucous-membrane Single-cell sequencing - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-cell_sequencing Olfactory immune response to SARS-CoV-2 Europe PMC https://europepmc.org/article/MED/38143247 Maltodextrin-Nanoparticles as a Delivery System for Nasal Vaccines: A Review Article Europe PMC https://europepmc.org/article/MED/38399301 The role of nutritional support with probiotics in outpatients with symptomatic acute respiratory tract infections: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dietary study Europe PMC https://europepmc.org/article/MED/38178223 Mucosal Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 in the Respiratory Tract Europe PMC https://europepmc.org/article/MED/38392851 Single-cell RNA-seq public data reveal the gene regulatory network landscape of respiratory epithelial and peripheral immune cells in COVID-19 patients Europe PMC https://europepmc.org/article/MED/37936693 Short-term effectiveness of single-dose intranasal spray COVID-19 vaccine against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in healthcare workers: a prospective cohort study - eClinicalMedicine https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(23)00551-5/fulltext

#bbc news #nature journal #science #covid #aging #animal conservation #aging gracefully #wissenschaft #immune system #single cell RNA-seq

[cricklewoodnaturejournaling]

Garden Tiger Moth... I think this is turning into a moth day.

#CitizenScience #CitizenScientist #NaturalHistoryIllustration #NaturalScienceIllustration #Illustration #Illustrator #Sketchbook #SketchbookArt #ANaturalistsNotebook #Drawing #Sketching #NatureJournaling #NatureJournal #Nature #FieldSketching #NatureArt #NatureArtist #Cricklewood #CricklewoodNatureJournaling #moth art #insects

[naileasarait]

Coming back! Doodles of my press flowers 🧡 you can see the video in TikTok. . . . . . #inspiracionentodoslados #naileasarait #inspirationeverywhere #bulletjournal #watercolor #artjournaling #artjournal #travelersnotebook #journal #journaling #artjournalinpiration #botanicalwatercolor #naturejournal #drawingnature (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOYsggu0RO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#inspiracionentodoslados #naileasarait #inspirationeverywhere #bulletjournal #watercolor #artjournaling #artjournal #travelersnotebook #journal #journaling #artjournalinpiration #botanicalwatercolor #naturejournal #drawingnature

[capecodartandnature]

My first two sketches in my spring nature journal. Did you know I’m offering free nature journal meetups once or twice a month on weekends? All are welcome. Send me a message for more info. First one this Saturday at Sandy Neck, weather permitting. #naturejournal #naturesketching #springbulbs #springflowers #snowdrops #crocus #sketching #ink #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTl_vtvMbX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#naturejournal #naturesketching #springbulbs #springflowers #snowdrops #crocus #sketching #ink #watercolor

[sylvialynch]

Things with wings: Green-veined White butterfly on Creeping Thistle/Comma butterfly/ Small Copper butterfly on Bramble blossom/ Woody nightshade #naturejournal #igperpetualjournal #illustration #journalpage #sketchbookjournal #watercolour #watercoloursketch #gouachepainting #greenveinedwhitebutterfly #commabutterfly #smallcopperbutterfly #creepingthistle #brambleblossom #pierisnapi #polygoniacalbum #lycaenidaephlaeas #cirsiumarvense #solanumdulcamara https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYgUibLkKk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#naturejournal #igperpetualjournal #illustration #journalpage #sketchbookjournal #watercolour #watercoloursketch #gouachepainting #greenveinedwhitebutterfly #commabutterfly #smallcopperbutterfly #creepingthistle #brambleblossom #pierisnapi #polygoniacalbum #lycaenidaephlaeas #cirsiumarvense #solanumdulcamara