eric lai
@lucksmith.bsky.social
study small RNAs/APA/splicing/m6A/Notch. neural development+behavior; genomic conflict+evolution.
http://www.mskcc.org/lai
also, indie rock and glassblowing.
http://www.mskcc.org/lai
also, indie rock and glassblowing.
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR, PBS and hundreds of local radio and TV stations across the U.S. for more than a half-century, said on Monday that its board of directors had voted to dissolve the organization because Congress cut off its federal money.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down
Executives debated whether to allow the corporation to lie dormant after federal funding ended last year, but decided against it.
nyti.ms
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded NPR, PBS and hundreds of local radio and TV stations across the U.S. for more than a half-century, said on Monday that its board of directors had voted to dissolve the organization because Congress cut off its federal money.
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The district court injunction that prevented NIH from capping indirects at 15% was upheld today on appeal!
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
Trump administration cannot slash NIH research funding, court rules
District Judge Angel Kelley last year blocked the cuts, and on Monday the appeals court agreed.
www.reuters.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
The district court injunction that prevented NIH from capping indirects at 15% was upheld today on appeal!
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
www.reuters.com/world/trump-...
hahahaha, first good news of 2026! we just got news that we got transformants of multiple 100kb+ transgenes for a secret side project. (it was not guaranteed to work at that size). now we are ready for something cooooooolll! 🪰
January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
hahahaha, first good news of 2026! we just got news that we got transformants of multiple 100kb+ transgenes for a secret side project. (it was not guaranteed to work at that size). now we are ready for something cooooooolll! 🪰
the holidays aren't quite over yet
January 4, 2026 at 4:56 PM
the holidays aren't quite over yet
the price is the price
January 4, 2026 at 3:26 AM
the price is the price
hidden gem of denver: the zine library located in the RiNo branch of the denver public library. they were super nice to open it up for us on a off day, and spent hours reading all kinds of random thoughts, niche interests, and indie culture. will definitely be back!
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
hidden gem of denver: the zine library located in the RiNo branch of the denver public library. they were super nice to open it up for us on a off day, and spent hours reading all kinds of random thoughts, niche interests, and indie culture. will definitely be back!
little man ice cream factory in denver (main production site, not the one in the big milk can) has delightful wonka-esque designs, including this sweet wooden slide.
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 AM
little man ice cream factory in denver (main production site, not the one in the big milk can) has delightful wonka-esque designs, including this sweet wooden slide.
2nd day of the year and already being hit with sad news. i saw dozens of amazing shows at bottom of the hill SF. 💔
breaking (heart) news for SF music heads www.coyotemedia.org/san-francisc...
Beloved SF Club Bottom of the Hill to Close at the End of 2026
One of the city’s last independent music venues, Bottom of the Hill has survived waves of gentrification, COVID closures, and more throughout its 35 years. Now, owners say it’s last call — on their ow...
www.coyotemedia.org
January 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
2nd day of the year and already being hit with sad news. i saw dozens of amazing shows at bottom of the hill SF. 💔
for those who know his "andre the giant has a posse" stickers, these versions are fun parody/tributes. not the least bc they happen to be located close to this shepard fairey mural in denver. (frank azar seems to be a local accident litigator who advertises profusely around town).
January 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
for those who know his "andre the giant has a posse" stickers, these versions are fun parody/tributes. not the least bc they happen to be located close to this shepard fairey mural in denver. (frank azar seems to be a local accident litigator who advertises profusely around town).
No cheating. Reskeet with the most recent picture of your pet
January 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
No cheating. Reskeet with the most recent picture of your pet
in front of this radisson is a restaurant inside of an airplane. (unfortunately, closed for private party).
January 2, 2026 at 5:17 AM
in front of this radisson is a restaurant inside of an airplane. (unfortunately, closed for private party).
highly recommend the paint mines interpretive park!
January 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
highly recommend the paint mines interpretive park!
a happy holidays and new year to all! i got some great stuff, but the best was this drawing from my daughter. it depicts a polar bear cub giving daddy polar bear a bowl of fried rice that she cooked for him. (based on a true story from last week).
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
a happy holidays and new year to all! i got some great stuff, but the best was this drawing from my daughter. it depicts a polar bear cub giving daddy polar bear a bowl of fried rice that she cooked for him. (based on a true story from last week).
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Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist who captured New Yorkers’ attention and ardor, was officially sworn in.
Zohran Mamdani Is Sworn In as Mayor of New York City
Zohran Mamdani officially took office as mayor after the New Year’s Eve ball drop, in a private ceremony held at a shuttered relic of the city’s subway.
nyti.ms
January 1, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist who captured New Yorkers’ attention and ardor, was officially sworn in.
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Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
January 1, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
NYE at #CasaBonita. sopaipillas IYKYK!
January 1, 2026 at 6:10 AM
NYE at #CasaBonita. sopaipillas IYKYK!
i'm done with this garbage year. here's to 2026!!
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
i'm done with this garbage year. here's to 2026!!
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For their anti-immigrant, white nationalist post about 100 million deportations, DHS stole the artwork of a non-white foreigner: Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai.
Apparently no white Americans were available to design an image. View Nagai's work here: hiroshinagai.com/contents.html
Apparently no white Americans were available to design an image. View Nagai's work here: hiroshinagai.com/contents.html
December 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
For their anti-immigrant, white nationalist post about 100 million deportations, DHS stole the artwork of a non-white foreigner: Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai.
Apparently no white Americans were available to design an image. View Nagai's work here: hiroshinagai.com/contents.html
Apparently no white Americans were available to design an image. View Nagai's work here: hiroshinagai.com/contents.html
yup that's right 🪰🧬🎸 and more 🪰🪰🪰
December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
yup that's right 🪰🧬🎸 and more 🪰🪰🪰
collaborator just sent me this plot using script he wrote just for the job. the best data visualizations are beautiful!
December 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
collaborator just sent me this plot using script he wrote just for the job. the best data visualizations are beautiful!
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Remembering Michael Nesmith on his birthday 🎂
📷 Michael Putland, London, 1970
"The Monkees reside in my life like a little nugget, a gem I enjoy. The struggles, the victories are long gone. What has continued has been the remnant light of it."
📷 Michael Putland, London, 1970
"The Monkees reside in my life like a little nugget, a gem I enjoy. The struggles, the victories are long gone. What has continued has been the remnant light of it."
December 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Remembering Michael Nesmith on his birthday 🎂
📷 Michael Putland, London, 1970
"The Monkees reside in my life like a little nugget, a gem I enjoy. The struggles, the victories are long gone. What has continued has been the remnant light of it."
📷 Michael Putland, London, 1970
"The Monkees reside in my life like a little nugget, a gem I enjoy. The struggles, the victories are long gone. What has continued has been the remnant light of it."