NIH funding supporting the HMMER and Infernal software projects has been terminated. NIH states that our work, as well as all other federally funded research at Harvard, is of no benefit to the US.

My latest post is now out.

I show how Trump's attacks on science and universities are neither random nor new - they fit very precisely into the authoritarian playbook.

This means we can guess what might come next and prepare - and we must!

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The reckless termination of grants at NIH continues
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Re DNA sequence DBs: While sequence is shared across #INSDC databases #ENA #Genbank #DDBJ, the presentation and granularity of annotations/metadata can differ notably, with diff. benefits, impacting searches and downstream analyses. All INSDC databases must be maintained - annotations are important

I usually reserve this account for my personal views; but today I want to represent my position as President of @asn-amnat.bsky.social to post a message that will shortly go out to the membership of the American Society of Naturalists from the ASN Executive Council

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Really important idea. It has definitely been very challenging to implement code review within the lab as we have folks working in different locations across different time zones etc. It feels like *yet another thing* to deal with when it should really be the priority.

🎯 Do you really understand p-values?
The p-value histogram can reveal a LOT about your data. Let's break it down using real examples.👇

How to write a grant?
1. The application is for the reviewer, not you, the applicant.
2. Communicate in stories.
3. Make your story cohesive—leave no puzzling gaps.
4. Make your story resonate to keep the reviewer reading.
5. Accept chance and noise in peer-review.
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So much new on #longcovid. I've tried to pull it all together in a new Ground Truths
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#Pseudomonas enthusiasts! Join us at the international #conference Sept 1-5 · Dive into the latest research on #microbiology, clinical #infection & #biotechnology · Abstract submission opens later this week · #Pseudomonas2024 · Please spread the word!
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My oped on the JN.1 variant and the 2nd biggest US wave of infections (after Omicron) since the pandemic began
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Pseudomonas Genome Database version 22.1 has been released. More details at: pseudomonas.com

I'm delighted to release the first half of my new textbook in human genetics:
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"An Owner's Guide to the Human Genome: an introduction to human population genetics, variation and disease"

For all that are new here, make sure to check out the various feeds!

I've found #MicrobiomeSky to be extremely helpful in finding relevant content, as well as connecting with others in the community.

Let's keep up the good momentum!

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Supporting our paper on Indigenous microbiome ownership we developed a framework that “centres accountability to flatten historical power imbalances […] in pursuit of Indigenous research sovereignty” Again, it is a privilege to collaborate with researchers walking the talk! #co-publication