What is Brain Awareness Week?

Every year millions of people are negatively affected by invasive brain diseases. In 1993, concerned individuals came together and formed an alliance to bring awareness and champion brain research in their global communities. March 12th serves as a launching point for...

What is Bordetella Pertussis?

Pertussis is a respiratory illness that is caused by the bacteria that is called Bordetella pertussis. The symptoms begin very similar to the common cold but over time they worsen and develop into a nasty cough that includes a very large ‘whoop’ or honk. This cough is...