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Wolf-virus study shows the virtue of space

By Ned Rozell | Geophysical Institute on May 16, 2021 Featured, The Arctic and Alaska Science

Wolves with adequate social distancing from humans tend to avoid nasty viruses, scientists have found. In a study of more than 2,000 gray wolves from near Mexico to northern Canada, researchers found that the farther wolves were from people, the fewer viruses and parasites they encountered. In the study, scientists used blood samples taken over […]

Alaska Poison Center Receives Poison Exposure Calls During the Pandemic

By Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on Sep 28, 2020 Featured, Health, State

September 28, 2020 update – Alaska families are spending more time cleaning and disinfecting their homes and hands to protect loved ones from COVID-19. The Alaska Poison Center provides 24-hour professional advice and management information regarding exposures to poisons, chemicals, drugs, bites, and medications to residents of Alaska. Since January 2020, the Alaska Poison […]