Michael Olivier
@omicsolivier.bsky.social
Chemist, physiologist, geneticist, mass spectrometrist, fascinated by everything Omics. Cardiometabolic diseases, aging, and pain research in humans and NHP models. Escapee from Twitter/X my posts do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.
Great story, gives hope to all the people who are being removed from swearing in ceremonies across the country!
December 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Great story, gives hope to all the people who are being removed from swearing in ceremonies across the country!
This posting this morning and his earlier statement about the Brown University shooting ("things happen"), clearly demonstrate that the President completely lacks any level of empathy with others. This is embarrassing. 💔
The President of the United States is a despicable human being.
December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This posting this morning and his earlier statement about the Brown University shooting ("things happen"), clearly demonstrate that the President completely lacks any level of empathy with others. This is embarrassing. 💔
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I added my name to this and so should all of you who are US citizens: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I added my name to this and so should all of you who are US citizens: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
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This is exactly what churches should be doing, calling out injustice.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is exactly what churches should be doing, calling out injustice.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
📌 Lake Street Church Nativity: a bold social justice statement with ICE-like Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary in a gas mask, baby Jesus zip-tied, Joseph on the ground, pushing viewers to think about immigration.
Normally I would say "unbelievable" but that is the wrong statement these days. So what is next, delay mammograms or PSA screening?
“Delaying the shot from birth to 2 months, one of the potential votes for the committee, would lead to at least 1,400 infections, 300 cases of liver cancer, and 480 deaths every year – all preventable by vaccination…It would also result in more than $222m in additional healthcare costs every year.”
Once again, sheer incompetence is saving us from the worst possible outcomes
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Normally I would say "unbelievable" but that is the wrong statement these days. So what is next, delay mammograms or PSA screening?
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A U.S. soldier was executed on the streets of the U.S. capital, yet the flags remain at full-staff.
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A U.S. soldier was executed on the streets of the U.S. capital, yet the flags remain at full-staff.
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
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Feel free to share with any undergraduate students that may be interested!
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Feel free to share with any undergraduate students that may be interested!
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Please do *not* circulate this story that the NC GOP does not want circulated.
Please, they have threatened you nicely, please.
Please, they have threatened you nicely, please.
NEW: Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power.
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Please do *not* circulate this story that the NC GOP does not want circulated.
Please, they have threatened you nicely, please.
Please, they have threatened you nicely, please.
Just a nice memory on a gloomy and rainy day, this is how it looked 2 weeks ago (Price Lake, NC)
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just a nice memory on a gloomy and rainy day, this is how it looked 2 weeks ago (Price Lake, NC)
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One of the few arrests that I have read about today. This is near Myrtle Beach, SC and she was driving around pointing a gun at protesters. Note the shirt.
October 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
One of the few arrests that I have read about today. This is near Myrtle Beach, SC and she was driving around pointing a gun at protesters. Note the shirt.
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Dartmouth is OUT! Thank goodness... a friend at U of A and I have been playing "Who will be the last of the 9 standing?" and it's not gonna be us!
October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dartmouth is OUT! Thank goodness... a friend at U of A and I have been playing "Who will be the last of the 9 standing?" and it's not gonna be us!
No Kings in Winston-Salem, NC!
October 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
No Kings in Winston-Salem, NC!
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Dartmouth’s President Balks at Trump Compact, Sources Say, as Feds Expand Offer to ‘Any Institution’ www.chronicle.com/article/dart...
Dartmouth’s President Balks at Trump Compact, Sources Say, as Feds Expand Offer to ‘Any Institution’
Sian Leah Beilock has told faculty members she won’t sign the document as written. Meanwhile, the White House’s broader proposal has shifted discussion about the deal.
www.chronicle.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Dartmouth’s President Balks at Trump Compact, Sources Say, as Feds Expand Offer to ‘Any Institution’ www.chronicle.com/article/dart...
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Universities considering capitulating to the Trump “conditions” should use this real world example to understand they will simply be destroying their own institution. bsky.app/profile/nich...
Chris Rufo's disastrous takeover of New College in Florida shows what universities would become if they sign the Trump regime's extortionary "compact."
New College was supposed to model the anti-woke conservative higher-ed Americans crave. Instead, it showed the opposite, and serves as a warning.
New College was supposed to model the anti-woke conservative higher-ed Americans crave. Instead, it showed the opposite, and serves as a warning.
October 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Universities considering capitulating to the Trump “conditions” should use this real world example to understand they will simply be destroying their own institution. bsky.app/profile/nich...
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Note that the Trump Administration is already going back to schools with whom it earlier reached "deals" (such as UPenn and Brown) for further concessions. Conceding to a bully has only emboldened them to make new demands.
October 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Note that the Trump Administration is already going back to schools with whom it earlier reached "deals" (such as UPenn and Brown) for further concessions. Conceding to a bully has only emboldened them to make new demands.
It will be interesting to see how universities will coordinate and grow a spine to oppose this: www.statesman.com/news/educati...
New Trump plan offers UT funding benefits with conditions on academics
The Trump administration named the University of Texas as one of nine schools that can access funding benefits in exchange for demands outlined in a compact.
www.statesman.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It will be interesting to see how universities will coordinate and grow a spine to oppose this: www.statesman.com/news/educati...
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This is extortion. Faculty, students, staff, alumni across the country need to get to their Presidents & Trustees today. Just say no. This blackmail only works if most everyone folds. Capitulation now means the end of American higher education for a generation. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
This is extortion. Faculty, students, staff, alumni across the country need to get to their Presidents & Trustees today. Just say no. This blackmail only works if most everyone folds. Capitulation now means the end of American higher education for a generation. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...
And people are surprised why tourism is down?!
Just a Sunday afternoon in the most touristy part of Chicago...😡
September 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
And people are surprised why tourism is down?!
May want to switch to a different TV channel occasionally?!
A rare moment of self-awareness, like when a puppy notices itself in the mirror for the first time
September 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
May want to switch to a different TV channel occasionally?!
Scary when you realize that your former trainee has not really learned much from you with regards to critical evaluation of scientific information. Fortunately for me, he is now distributing his opinions @casewestern.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Scary when you realize that your former trainee has not really learned much from you with regards to critical evaluation of scientific information. Fortunately for me, he is now distributing his opinions @casewestern.bsky.social
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My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
So much for upholding the law.... As always, only the ones we want to uphold.
Pirro's decision to no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in D.C. (which is D.C. law) isn't looking so great right now. Good thing no one in D.C. gets excited about politics or anything.
US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC
Federal prosecutors in the nation’s capital will no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in the District of Columbia.
apnews.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
So much for upholding the law.... As always, only the ones we want to uphold.