James Pendleton
@akirakhan.bsky.social
Primary care physician taking a naturopathic approach to family medicine. Washington and Hawaii. Author of some books, Assistant professor Sciences, Interest in Ethnobotany/Pharmacognosy esp. related to Mesoamerica. Photography, Painting, creative stuff
With the kid at Greenlake
June 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
With the kid at Greenlake
Helpful book this week...
June 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Helpful book this week...
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The L.A. Times names THICK one of the best non-fiction books of the last 30 years.
I will be honest with you, even I cannot always believe that this is my life.
Thank you. Very much.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
I will be honest with you, even I cannot always believe that this is my life.
Thank you. Very much.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
The 30 best nonfiction books of the last 30 years
To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best nonfiction books since the festival was inaugurated.
www.latimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The L.A. Times names THICK one of the best non-fiction books of the last 30 years.
I will be honest with you, even I cannot always believe that this is my life.
Thank you. Very much.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
I will be honest with you, even I cannot always believe that this is my life.
Thank you. Very much.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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This will be huge if found effective... It would be a big step towards addressing not only a high prevalence infectious disease that is often asymptomatic but global antibiotic resistance too (for which vaccines are an important means to address). 🛟🧪 Medsky sociology 😷 health policy idsky
FDA fast tracks Sanofi’s mRNA vaccine for chlamydia - Pharmaceutical Technology
Sanofi will commence a Phase I/II trial with its vaccine candidate in the next few days to start generating immunogenicity data.
www.pharmaceutical-technology.com
March 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This will be huge if found effective... It would be a big step towards addressing not only a high prevalence infectious disease that is often asymptomatic but global antibiotic resistance too (for which vaccines are an important means to address). 🛟🧪 Medsky sociology 😷 health policy idsky
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“There is biotechnological potential within this novel species that is yet to be explored.” Cool! 🥶 🦠 🧪
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Penicillium psychrofluorescens sp. nov., a naturally autofluorescent Antarctic fungus
A new fungal species, Penicillium psychrofluorescens sp. nov. is described as a member of section Torulomyces. The new species is sister to P. catalonicum, and was isolated from soil collected from...
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January 28, 2025 at 5:26 AM
“There is biotechnological potential within this novel species that is yet to be explored.” Cool! 🥶 🦠 🧪
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Here are some of the stock images I've taken over the years...
Travel/Herbal/Botany
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Photo & Image Portfolio by James Pendleton | Shutterstock Contributor
Explore photos and images by James Pendleton on Shutterstock. Discover their unique visuals for your projects.
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January 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Here are some of the stock images I've taken over the years...
Travel/Herbal/Botany
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Pneuma Vita by @konnichibot.bsky.social is a comic about a girl curious about the spore-poisoned world beyond her walled city, and desperate to find medicinal plants to save her father. The limited colors here are so cool, and I can't wait to see what's OUTSIDE 👀
Read it at pneumavita.com 🌱
Read it at pneumavita.com 🌱
January 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Pneuma Vita by @konnichibot.bsky.social is a comic about a girl curious about the spore-poisoned world beyond her walled city, and desperate to find medicinal plants to save her father. The limited colors here are so cool, and I can't wait to see what's OUTSIDE 👀
Read it at pneumavita.com 🌱
Read it at pneumavita.com 🌱
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Human-plant relationships are critical in every society. E ai ki ngā kōrero- when Hoturoa the renowned captain of Tainui saw Whakaotirangi’s gardens near Kāwhia in #Aotearoa #NewZealand, he wept. We discuss kūmara / sweet potato, taro and other ‘waka’ & native plant species here. #ethnobotany #TEK
Another very interesting paper by @cillaw.bsky.social et al. using dated whakatauki (Māori sayings) to study relationships with plants species/taxonomy. journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
December 30, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Human-plant relationships are critical in every society. E ai ki ngā kōrero- when Hoturoa the renowned captain of Tainui saw Whakaotirangi’s gardens near Kāwhia in #Aotearoa #NewZealand, he wept. We discuss kūmara / sweet potato, taro and other ‘waka’ & native plant species here. #ethnobotany #TEK
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“It’s so much more than a surf contest.” The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held only when conditions are just right. The 45 invited surfers had less than 48 hours to arrive on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday to compete. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/u...
December 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM
“It’s so much more than a surf contest.” The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is held only when conditions are just right. The 45 invited surfers had less than 48 hours to arrive on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday to compete. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/u...
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Dictyostelium discoideum-assisted pharmacognosy of plant resources for discovering antivirulence molecules targeting Klebsiella pneumoniae https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.10.27.564015v1
Dictyostelium discoideum-assisted pharmacognosy of plant resources for discovering antivirulence molecules targeting Klebsiella pneumoniae https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.10.27.564015v1
The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains poses a significant global health challenge, unde
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October 28, 2023 at 3:17 AM
Dictyostelium discoideum-assisted pharmacognosy of plant resources for discovering antivirulence molecules targeting Klebsiella pneumoniae https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.10.27.564015v1
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Research shows that opportunities for risky play are crucial for childhood development, but it's more restricted than ever because of misconceptions about risk and a general undervaluing of its benefits. Read the Nature feature article. 🧪
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Studies reveal how risky play can benefit child development. But encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
go.nature.com
January 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Research shows that opportunities for risky play are crucial for childhood development, but it's more restricted than ever because of misconceptions about risk and a general undervaluing of its benefits. Read the Nature feature article. 🧪
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Ending the year with my commentary with Joni officially in press! Check out this special issue focused on The Cognitive Science of Religion and our commentary titled "Integrating culture into the cognitive study of religion" 🧵
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Integrating culture into the cognitive science of religion
Published in Religion, Brain & Behavior (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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December 30, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Ending the year with my commentary with Joni officially in press! Check out this special issue focused on The Cognitive Science of Religion and our commentary titled "Integrating culture into the cognitive study of religion" 🧵
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Came across this game over the holiday season…turns out I don’t know my trees as well as I should… but great #SciComm 🧪 gift!! 🐡
Found it in my local @waterstones.bsky.social!
Credits/details of the game in comments (bc ran out of characters)!
Found it in my local @waterstones.bsky.social!
Credits/details of the game in comments (bc ran out of characters)!
January 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Came across this game over the holiday season…turns out I don’t know my trees as well as I should… but great #SciComm 🧪 gift!! 🐡
Found it in my local @waterstones.bsky.social!
Credits/details of the game in comments (bc ran out of characters)!
Found it in my local @waterstones.bsky.social!
Credits/details of the game in comments (bc ran out of characters)!
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Whooping cough (pertussis) cases 5x higher this year than last!
A combo of factors:
* normal cyclical swings in infexns
* pandemic changes in behavior (masking, distancing), now w/ rebound in cases - although we’re seeing decreases in RSV this year so I’m skeptical
* decreased vaxx rates
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A combo of factors:
* normal cyclical swings in infexns
* pandemic changes in behavior (masking, distancing), now w/ rebound in cases - although we’re seeing decreases in RSV this year so I’m skeptical
* decreased vaxx rates
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Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade
The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.
www.nbcnews.com
December 26, 2024 at 3:08 AM
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases 5x higher this year than last!
A combo of factors:
* normal cyclical swings in infexns
* pandemic changes in behavior (masking, distancing), now w/ rebound in cases - although we’re seeing decreases in RSV this year so I’m skeptical
* decreased vaxx rates
🧪🩺🛟
A combo of factors:
* normal cyclical swings in infexns
* pandemic changes in behavior (masking, distancing), now w/ rebound in cases - although we’re seeing decreases in RSV this year so I’m skeptical
* decreased vaxx rates
🧪🩺🛟
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Great to see y’all here! 🥹✨ I’m tagging the #SciSky feed for visibility so others know as well 🧪
Also, I would recommend looking into verification ✅ for your account and any of the other associated Cell journals 👩🏽💻 And even adding a “Share to Bluesky” feature for articles to get fully integrated! 🙌🏽
Also, I would recommend looking into verification ✅ for your account and any of the other associated Cell journals 👩🏽💻 And even adding a “Share to Bluesky” feature for articles to get fully integrated! 🙌🏽
How to verify your Bluesky account - Bluesky
Here's how to verify your Bluesky account by setting your website as your username.
bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Great to see y’all here! 🥹✨ I’m tagging the #SciSky feed for visibility so others know as well 🧪
Also, I would recommend looking into verification ✅ for your account and any of the other associated Cell journals 👩🏽💻 And even adding a “Share to Bluesky” feature for articles to get fully integrated! 🙌🏽
Also, I would recommend looking into verification ✅ for your account and any of the other associated Cell journals 👩🏽💻 And even adding a “Share to Bluesky” feature for articles to get fully integrated! 🙌🏽
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Science job!
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Friends, plz repost and share! We are hiring a lab technician with exp in mol biology and general lab management. BS or MS degree and good org skills are required. Deadline Feb 1, 2025. We are a welcoming and equitable lab community. Details at link below. 🐸🐢🐍🦎
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KZLab is Seeking a Lab Technician!
The Zamudio Lab (zamudiolab.org) in the Department of Integrative Biology at UT Austin seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented laboratory technician to play a key role in supporting the resear…
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December 19, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Science job!
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Docs, I'm trying to add a basic intake to my scheduling site... any recommendations?
Experimenting with this...
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Experimenting with this...
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Medical History Form
Please click the link to complete this form.
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December 17, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Docs, I'm trying to add a basic intake to my scheduling site... any recommendations?
Experimenting with this...
form.jotform.com/243514845079...
Experimenting with this...
form.jotform.com/243514845079...
Good morning from the kinda dark and rainy Pacific Northwest! Get you walk in yet?
December 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Good morning from the kinda dark and rainy Pacific Northwest! Get you walk in yet?
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For our inaugural article, we're having our very own incomparable Morgie Bee @morgiebeeva.bsky.social share their experiences with Long COVID and POTS. Their insights are not something you'll want to miss!
November 30, 2024 at 11:00 PM
For our inaugural article, we're having our very own incomparable Morgie Bee @morgiebeeva.bsky.social share their experiences with Long COVID and POTS. Their insights are not something you'll want to miss!
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Thanks again to @morgiebeeva.bsky.social for sharing all of this!
December 1, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Thanks again to @morgiebeeva.bsky.social for sharing all of this!
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Hello everyone! We compiled a list of Trans Inclusive / LGBTQIA+ health resources. Normally we wouldn't ask for engagement, but sharing this around would be deeply appreciated. Remember: You're not alone. We'll endure.
www.broadlyepi.com/lgbtqia-heal...
#MedSky #LGBTQIA+ #TransRights #HumanRights
www.broadlyepi.com/lgbtqia-heal...
#MedSky #LGBTQIA+ #TransRights #HumanRights
November 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Hello everyone! We compiled a list of Trans Inclusive / LGBTQIA+ health resources. Normally we wouldn't ask for engagement, but sharing this around would be deeply appreciated. Remember: You're not alone. We'll endure.
www.broadlyepi.com/lgbtqia-heal...
#MedSky #LGBTQIA+ #TransRights #HumanRights
www.broadlyepi.com/lgbtqia-heal...
#MedSky #LGBTQIA+ #TransRights #HumanRights
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📉 Cervical cancer deaths among U.S. women under 25 have dropped by 62% since 2013 – a powerful impact of HPV vaccination.
This decline shows the life-saving potential of science when access to vaccines is prioritised.
🔗 @jama.com study: doi.org/doi:10.1001/...
#VaccinesWork 🌟 🧪 #SciComm
Cervical Cancer Mortality Among US Women Younger Than 25 Years
This study examines trends in cervical cancer mortality in US women aged younger than 25 years before and after the introduction of human papillomavirus vaccines.
doi.org
November 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM
📉 Cervical cancer deaths among U.S. women under 25 have dropped by 62% since 2013 – a powerful impact of HPV vaccination.
This decline shows the life-saving potential of science when access to vaccines is prioritised.
🔗 @jama.com study: doi.org/doi:10.1001/...
#VaccinesWork 🌟 🧪 #SciComm
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☕🧠 Decaf Coffee Cherry Memory Boost 🌟
Taking 200 mg of decaffeinated coffee cherry extract improved working memory and response accuracy in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. 🍒
This study highlights the potential of natural extracts for cognitive health. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.3390/nu16...
Taking 200 mg of decaffeinated coffee cherry extract improved working memory and response accuracy in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. 🍒
This study highlights the potential of natural extracts for cognitive health. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.3390/nu16...
Whole Coffee Cherry Extract Improves Working Memory and Response Inhibition: Acute and Longitudinal Results from a Remote, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Earlier laboratory-based evidence has suggested that polyphenol-rich, decaffeinated whole coffee cherry extract (CCE) supports improvements in acute and long-term cognitive performance. To better unde...
doi.org
November 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM
☕🧠 Decaf Coffee Cherry Memory Boost 🌟
Taking 200 mg of decaffeinated coffee cherry extract improved working memory and response accuracy in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. 🍒
This study highlights the potential of natural extracts for cognitive health. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.3390/nu16...
Taking 200 mg of decaffeinated coffee cherry extract improved working memory and response accuracy in a placebo-controlled study of middle-aged adults. 🍒
This study highlights the potential of natural extracts for cognitive health. 🧪
🔗 doi.org/10.3390/nu16...