Jimmy Hougland
@drhougs.bsky.social
(he/him/his) Biological chemist / enzymologist studying protein lipidation; ghrelin enthusiast; Father/Husband; Cubs Fan #FirstGen
Frodo at the orthopedics clinic is Lord of the Slings
Frodo at a comedy roast is the lord of the zings
Frodo at the heterocycle conference is lord of th... wait a minute, I think I did something wrong
February 4, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Frodo at the orthopedics clinic is Lord of the Slings
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My outstanding postdoc is looking for a research job in Albany, NY. Please forward all leads and RT!
February 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM
My outstanding postdoc is looking for a research job in Albany, NY. Please forward all leads and RT!
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Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00):
for Individuals whose final due date was September-November 2025 and January-March 2026. As always, reach out to your PO/IC contact to discuss.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
for Individuals whose final due date was September-November 2025 and January-March 2026. As always, reach out to your PO/IC contact to discuss.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-021: Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) NOT-OD-26-021. OD
grants.nih.gov
January 30, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Notice of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00):
for Individuals whose final due date was September-November 2025 and January-March 2026. As always, reach out to your PO/IC contact to discuss.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
for Individuals whose final due date was September-November 2025 and January-March 2026. As always, reach out to your PO/IC contact to discuss.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Notice of Temporary Extension to Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Eligibility Period:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-26-020: Notice of Temporary Extension to Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Eligibility Period
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Temporary Extension to Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Eligibility Period NOT-OD-26-020. OD
grants.nih.gov
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Notice of Temporary Extension to Early-Stage Investigator (ESI) Eligibility Period:
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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"NIH will provide a warning when the Common Forms are not used but will not withdraw applications that don’t comply with the use of the Common Forms. We expect the leniency to be in place through May 2026"
grants.nih.gov/faqs#/common...
grants.nih.gov/faqs#/common...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Grants & Funding
grants.nih.gov
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
"NIH will provide a warning when the Common Forms are not used but will not withdraw applications that don’t comply with the use of the Common Forms. We expect the leniency to be in place through May 2026"
grants.nih.gov/faqs#/common...
grants.nih.gov/faqs#/common...
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POPEHAT SIGNAL: Pro Bono counsel sought in Chicago, for the cause of right over the cause of evil. Potential client is out-of-state and indigent. Opponent is abusing Illinois’ pre-litigation discovery process to harass and abuse her and likely to dox her. The details are insane.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
POPEHAT SIGNAL: Pro Bono counsel sought in Chicago, for the cause of right over the cause of evil. Potential client is out-of-state and indigent. Opponent is abusing Illinois’ pre-litigation discovery process to harass and abuse her and likely to dox her. The details are insane.
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What's larger, a protein or its templating mRNA ?
> The mRNA is much larger.
⬛ 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 -- 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 -- 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.
The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
> The mRNA is much larger.
⬛ 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 -- 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 -- 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.
The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
January 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
What's larger, a protein or its templating mRNA ?
> The mRNA is much larger.
⬛ 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 -- 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 -- 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.
The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
> The mRNA is much larger.
⬛ 𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 -- 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 -- 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.
The figure shows myoglobin protein drawn to scale next to its mRNA template. The coding sequence of an mRNA ...
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The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry is currently seeking a Managing Director to Lead Department of Chemistry Operations.
Follow the link for full job description, qualifications and benefits- tinyurl.com/3p3r8rn9
Follow the link for full job description, qualifications and benefits- tinyurl.com/3p3r8rn9
Managing Director
Department PSD Chemistry: Staff Leadership About the Department One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since its inception, the Department o...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
The University of Chicago Department of Chemistry is currently seeking a Managing Director to Lead Department of Chemistry Operations.
Follow the link for full job description, qualifications and benefits- tinyurl.com/3p3r8rn9
Follow the link for full job description, qualifications and benefits- tinyurl.com/3p3r8rn9
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🌍 Applications are open! The IBRO Exchange Fellowships give early career #neuroscientists to conduct lab visits with several expenses covered during the exchange.
🗓 Apply by 15 Apr: https://ibro.org/grant/exchange-fellowships/
#grant #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm
🗓 Apply by 15 Apr: https://ibro.org/grant/exchange-fellowships/
#grant #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🌍 Applications are open! The IBRO Exchange Fellowships give early career #neuroscientists to conduct lab visits with several expenses covered during the exchange.
🗓 Apply by 15 Apr: https://ibro.org/grant/exchange-fellowships/
#grant #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm
🗓 Apply by 15 Apr: https://ibro.org/grant/exchange-fellowships/
#grant #IBROinAsiaPacific #IBROinUSCanada #IBROinAfrica #IBROinLatAm
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🤔 #AskZebrafish: Does anybody have a zebrafish gata5 full length ORF as gateway middle entry construct? Any leads appreciated!
January 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
🤔 #AskZebrafish: Does anybody have a zebrafish gata5 full length ORF as gateway middle entry construct? Any leads appreciated!
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Popehat Signal: looking for NY attorney familiar with revenge porn laws to give some pro bono advice to a victim menaced by someone in NY.
January 13, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Popehat Signal: looking for NY attorney familiar with revenge porn laws to give some pro bono advice to a victim menaced by someone in NY.
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Are you an early-stage graduate student (2nd or 3rd year) or early-stage postdoc based in the US or Canada, working primarily in Drosophila? Would you like to help improve the experience of all trainees working in Drosophila research? If so, read on.
(Please repost to reach a broad audience.)
(Please repost to reach a broad audience.)
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Are you an early-stage graduate student (2nd or 3rd year) or early-stage postdoc based in the US or Canada, working primarily in Drosophila? Would you like to help improve the experience of all trainees working in Drosophila research? If so, read on.
(Please repost to reach a broad audience.)
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January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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🥕 Researchers publishing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry generated a new protein source by growing edible mushrooms on carrot remnants. Then they used the mushroom’s root-like structures in vegan patties and sausages. Which came out on top in taste tests? Find out:
Feeding fungi plant remnants produces tasty protein to fortify vegan, vegetarian diets - American Chemical Society
Researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry fed the side streams of carrot production to fungi, generating a sustainable source of protein.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🥕 Researchers publishing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry generated a new protein source by growing edible mushrooms on carrot remnants. Then they used the mushroom’s root-like structures in vegan patties and sausages. Which came out on top in taste tests? Find out:
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Do I know anyone who went undergraduate at University of New Mexico? If that's you, please DM me.
Please RT | thank you!
Please RT | thank you!
January 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Do I know anyone who went undergraduate at University of New Mexico? If that's you, please DM me.
Please RT | thank you!
Please RT | thank you!
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I hopped we would be well over this in 2025, but let me scream it one more time:
"mRNAs LEVELS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH PROTEINS AMOUNTS, NOR THEIR PTMs AND CERTAINLY NOT THEIR SUB-CELLULAR FUNCTIONS/TURNOVER."
So yeah, cells with similar RNA expression patterns can have different functions. Duh 🙄
"mRNAs LEVELS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH PROTEINS AMOUNTS, NOR THEIR PTMs AND CERTAINLY NOT THEIR SUB-CELLULAR FUNCTIONS/TURNOVER."
So yeah, cells with similar RNA expression patterns can have different functions. Duh 🙄
Evidence suggests that transcriptionally similar cells can be functionally diverse
go.nature.com/3N4lT2d
go.nature.com/3N4lT2d
Does a cell’s gene expression always reflect its function?
Transcriptionally similar neurons can be functionally diverse.
go.nature.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I hopped we would be well over this in 2025, but let me scream it one more time:
"mRNAs LEVELS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH PROTEINS AMOUNTS, NOR THEIR PTMs AND CERTAINLY NOT THEIR SUB-CELLULAR FUNCTIONS/TURNOVER."
So yeah, cells with similar RNA expression patterns can have different functions. Duh 🙄
"mRNAs LEVELS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH PROTEINS AMOUNTS, NOR THEIR PTMs AND CERTAINLY NOT THEIR SUB-CELLULAR FUNCTIONS/TURNOVER."
So yeah, cells with similar RNA expression patterns can have different functions. Duh 🙄
This gave me a much needed laugh...
Gift link, probably the funniest thing the Wall Street Journal has done this year.
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This gave me a much needed laugh...
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During the spring of 2026, we will open a position as Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Biochemistry.
If you think plant terpenoid biochemistry is your thing (or you know a good candidate for this), and you want to move to the middle of France, then follow @lbvpam.bsky.social for updates.
If you think plant terpenoid biochemistry is your thing (or you know a good candidate for this), and you want to move to the middle of France, then follow @lbvpam.bsky.social for updates.
December 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
During the spring of 2026, we will open a position as Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Biochemistry.
If you think plant terpenoid biochemistry is your thing (or you know a good candidate for this), and you want to move to the middle of France, then follow @lbvpam.bsky.social for updates.
If you think plant terpenoid biochemistry is your thing (or you know a good candidate for this), and you want to move to the middle of France, then follow @lbvpam.bsky.social for updates.
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Heads up to any pancreatic cancer research that either had their R01 yanked or missed funding due to the newly restrictive paylines in 2025 (specifically anyone who scored 15%ile or below, but didn't get funding). media.pancan.org/rsa/2026/Pan...
media.pancan.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Heads up to any pancreatic cancer research that either had their R01 yanked or missed funding due to the newly restrictive paylines in 2025 (specifically anyone who scored 15%ile or below, but didn't get funding). media.pancan.org/rsa/2026/Pan...
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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Introducing ** Incendiamoeba **, a eukaryote that can live at temperatures well beyond what we thought possible. 63C!!
Read @hbrappap.bsky.social thread to see what we’ve already started to learn from this amazing organism!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
#MicroSky #protistsonsky 🧪 #evobio
Read @hbrappap.bsky.social thread to see what we’ve already started to learn from this amazing organism!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
#MicroSky #protistsonsky 🧪 #evobio
So happy to announce our new preprint, “A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes.” We cultured a novel amoeba from Lassen Volcanic NP (CA, USA) that divides at 63°C (145°F) 🔥 - a new record for euk growth!
#protistsonsky 🧵
#protistsonsky 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Introducing ** Incendiamoeba **, a eukaryote that can live at temperatures well beyond what we thought possible. 63C!!
Read @hbrappap.bsky.social thread to see what we’ve already started to learn from this amazing organism!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
#MicroSky #protistsonsky 🧪 #evobio
Read @hbrappap.bsky.social thread to see what we’ve already started to learn from this amazing organism!
doi.org/10.1101/2025...
#MicroSky #protistsonsky 🧪 #evobio
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PSA: Many of you may have noticed a website floating around called formatmypaper(dot)com. People rightly noted something was fishy. I dig into what happened here:
open.substack.com/pub/ubadah/p...
open.substack.com/pub/ubadah/p...
Beware giving this site your unpublished data
Users noticed the website had fake testimonials and a domain name registered seemingly overnight.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
PSA: Many of you may have noticed a website floating around called formatmypaper(dot)com. People rightly noted something was fishy. I dig into what happened here:
open.substack.com/pub/ubadah/p...
open.substack.com/pub/ubadah/p...
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Chicago peeps, if you don't have plans tonight, I'm filling in as B.B. King In Blue Heaven at Black Ensemble Theater. It's a good time, come check us out.
Blue Heaven | Black Ensemble Theater
www.blackensembletheater.org
October 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago peeps, if you don't have plans tonight, I'm filling in as B.B. King In Blue Heaven at Black Ensemble Theater. It's a good time, come check us out.