Cool Weird Awesome With Brady Carlson

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have been looking at the unusual immune system of alpacas. Their antibodies are not only effective, they’re also easier to harvest than most other animals’ antibodies, so they could help develop ways to treat or regulate some rare but serious diseases in humans. Plus: alpaca herds aren't just going to help us stay healthy, they're helping us de-stress, thanks to the growing world of alpaca yoga.  Meet the alpacas that are helping researchers who study autism, Alzheimer’s and cancer (Vanderbilt University) Alpacas steal show at free yoga class hosted by Alpaca Owners Association (Nashville Tennesseean) Cool Weird Awesome is like the adorable alpaca of the podcast world. Back the show today on Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message