Laura
@sciencephd.bsky.social
Mom, scientist, professor, gardener, and nature lover. I became a scientist in an era when women were not welcome. The opportunity for me existed because of laws and because of those who came before me. Science and humanity benefit from diversity.
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Do go chasing waterfalls 🎶
February 16, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Do go chasing waterfalls 🎶
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This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca
In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.
globalnews.ca
February 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”
globalnews.ca/news/9793403...
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I want to stay informed but also every time I try to read the news
January 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I want to stay informed but also every time I try to read the news
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A massive study with 71,922 people in 68 countries shows widespread trust in science. Most people believe that scientists should take an active role in shaping public policy www.futurity.org/trust-in-sci...
Study debunks claims of 'crisis of trust' in science
"Our results show that most people in most countries have a relatively high level of trust in scientists."
www.futurity.org
January 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
A massive study with 71,922 people in 68 countries shows widespread trust in science. Most people believe that scientists should take an active role in shaping public policy www.futurity.org/trust-in-sci...
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After decades of neglect, research funding for menopause, as well as public awareness, are now on the rise
https://go.nature.com/4awi65J
https://go.nature.com/4awi65J
The new science of menopause: these emerging therapies could change women’s health
Researchers are exploring how to prolong ovarian life and revisiting hormone replacement therapy — a once routine treatment that has fallen out of favour.
go.nature.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
After decades of neglect, research funding for menopause, as well as public awareness, are now on the rise
https://go.nature.com/4awi65J
https://go.nature.com/4awi65J
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I feel a tad naughty cheating on my favorite mountains @therockymountains.bsky.social and NY Parks (devoted Empire Pass holder) @nyfalls.bsky.social with Olivia's Overlook. But is it really cheating? I was just looking...okay staring. Can you blame me?
January 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I feel a tad naughty cheating on my favorite mountains @therockymountains.bsky.social and NY Parks (devoted Empire Pass holder) @nyfalls.bsky.social with Olivia's Overlook. But is it really cheating? I was just looking...okay staring. Can you blame me?