Alison Snyder

Alison Snyder is a managing editor at Axios, where she oversees the newsroom's coverage of science, space and world news. She is the author of the weekly Axios Science newsletter. Alison's primary focus has been on reporting about emerging diseases, wildlife conservation, and environmental issues. Her articles provide in-depth analysis and unique insights into these topics. Despite not having a specific biography provided for her, it can be inferred that Alison has a strong background in science journalism and is dedicated to providing accurate and informative content to her audience.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/alison

92%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Bird flu is being transmitted between different cows and herds in the US.
  • The H5N1 virus has been detected in a human who was exposed to dairy cattle, but not all cases may be reported.
  • There is evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission in farmed minks, but it’s hard to know for sure with wildlife due to limited surveillance.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • . . . but exactly how is still an open question.
  • Scientists are watching for evidence of the virus being transmitted from one mammal to another, which increases the risk of the virus for humans.
  • There is also some evidence the virus was transmitted from mammal-to-mammal in farmed minks.

Recent Articles

Bird Flu Outbreaks in Dairy Cattle: A Complex Response Involving Federal, State, and Local Authorities

Bird Flu Outbreaks in Dairy Cattle: A Complex Response Involving Federal, State, and Local Authorities

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Bird flu outbreaks affecting dairy cattle in the US prompt concerns over CDC's involvement and its impact on local containment efforts. The CDC leads federal response, but state agriculture officials and the dairy industry worry about potential federal interventions disrupting operations and hindering local responses. High viral loads found in milk of sick cows indicate bird flu transmission between them through milk, while avian influenza spreads in wild animals, posing potential health threats.
Wild Orangutan Rakus Self-Medicates with Medicinal Plant Akar Kuning for Wound Healing: A First in Animal Behavior

Wild Orangutan Rakus Self-Medicates with Medicinal Plant Akar Kuning for Wound Healing: A First in Animal Behavior

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 A wild Sumatran orangutan named Rakus made history in June 2022 by self-medicating with the medicinal plant Akar kuning (Fibraurea tinctoria) to heal a wound on his face. This marks the first documented case of a wild animal using a plant for wound healing, and Rakus' behavior could have implications for understanding the origins of human wound care.