https://www.julianakarloski.com/home daily 1.0 2022-01-18 https://www.julianakarloski.com/about daily 0.75 2022-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/1633057060465-WUIWI54Q6BVYI42S57P1/JKarloski_Headshot.png About - Inspiring Minds through Design — Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) come easily to some people but not all. Some students and adults struggle to grasp these concepts, because they are not explained in a way they can understand. The teaching method and the learning method do not match up. Additionally, many people view STEM as completely separate fields from art and design. They feel they must choose one field over the other; when in fact, both are equally important and depend on one another. I specialize in designing graphics and simple animations that break complex STEM topics down into clear, easy to understand visual imagery. These designs are geared to assist visual learners, hands-on-learners, and those who struggle to grasp STEM concepts regardless of their learning style. I also specialize in creating teaching materials that show people how art and science are connected through science themed art and crafts. I have a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in Atmospheric Science, and an Associates of Applied Science in Art and Design. I currently work as an Educational Instructor at a space science museum where I teach STEM activities for various educational programs for guests of all ages. Previously, I taught Intro to Atmospheric Science lab courses for two years as a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and also worked as an operational meteorologist for three years at Innovative Weather. https://www.julianakarloski.com/immune-system-vaccines daily 0.75 2021-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/1633154277877-XSU2FFO4JQFR93HFMXZ5/Immune+System+Series.png Immune System & Vaccines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/7176a503-94f9-4f53-a657-25b492ca074b/Innate+System+1+-+Color.png Immune System & Vaccines Your body is like a castle. You have outward defenses against invading viruses. Things like you skin (castle walls) and mucus and saliva (moat) work to keep the bad guys out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/56dae556-41bb-4889-b519-68509de0afe1/Innate+System+2+-+Color.png Immune System & Vaccines However, sometimes the invading army of viruses gets past these barriers and your internal army of white blood cells gets to work. Different types of cells have different responsibilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/ffa79a42-d6b7-4c5a-bc38-a9699783a031/Virus+Anatomy+-+Color.png Immune System & Vaccines Viruses contain RNA which can be thought of as a bad set of instructions. Viruses also have spike proteins surrounding them. These spikes act like portals and are called antigens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/1e0d1169-bfd1-4045-bb9c-2fd68de9600a/Virus+Mission+-+Color.png Immune System & Vaccines The spikes stick to a healthy person's cells and the virus RNA is sent through the spike into the cell. Once inside, the RNA takes over the cell and turns it into a virus making factory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/cc16fabd-6916-4032-8f45-c53262dbbd61/Illness+Begins.png Immune System & Vaccines As the virus replicates and healthy cells are destroyed, we begin to feel sick. Chaos effectively ensues within our bodies as the invading virus army takes over and multiplies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/99e67f70-feaa-4677-b984-eb1471be3656/Adaptive+System+1+-+Color.png Immune System & Vaccines Our bodies mount a more aggressive defense against the virus. It builds up an army of antibodies. These "specialized soldiers" are uniquely designed to fight this specific virus. They effectively close the door on the virus' spiky portal preventing the virus from attaching to our cells. If the shape of the spike changes too much, the antibodies won't be able to lock the door anymore so to speak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/152d8476-0a00-46db-84e4-1a2ff36cacb1/Why+Vaccine.png Immune System & Vaccines Vaccines cause an immune response in the body without viral infection. They help you have an army of antibodies ready before the invading virus gets into your castle (body) rather than waiting until the enemy is already inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/ebd66e70-acc7-4e54-82d3-83f8ae5046f3/Make+a+Vaccine.png Immune System & Vaccines There are several ways to make a vaccine but they start with the same couple steps. First one must understand the anatomy of a virus. They then must decode its RNA to find the code that creates the spike protein. Afterwards, there are multiple ways to create a vaccine. Two such ways are a Viral Vector Vaccine and a mRNA Vaccine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/4c5cb800-b23b-468d-8456-813f4dc7edfa/Viral+Vector+1.png Immune System & Vaccines The RNA of a cold-like virus is removed rendering the virus harmless. The code for the spike protein of another virus is inserted inside. This creates a viral vector vaccine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/55f07547-150c-48fb-84ef-2358a1ba0b31/Viral+Vector+2.png Immune System & Vaccines Once in your body, the harmless virus attaches to a cell and inserts the spike protein code. The cell then develops spikes like a virus but otherwise does not change. The RNA from the vaccine is then destroyed. When your body sees the spikes, it perceives them as a threat and responds by producing an army of antibodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/4237bc76-0712-4ef9-a35b-3f3fa32e4fcb/mRNA+1.png Immune System & Vaccines An mRNA vaccine works by taking the genetic code for making a spike protein and producing a "knock-off" version of it in the lab. This knock-off code (mRNA) is then inserted into a liposomal nanopartical which essentially is a fat bubble for protection. This is the vaccine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/615653e3d5fe1915d2274238/1d08cf2e-dc55-492e-9d25-797e7aefce75/mRNA+2.png Immune System & Vaccines Once in your body, the "knock-off" spike protein code enters your cells. The cells then produce harmless spikes and release them into your system. The mRNA from the vaccine is then destroyed. 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