Biomedical Rat
@biomedicalrat.org
Biomedical Sciences student in the UK with a CompSci background.
Bacteria appreciator; Agar plate enjoyer.
Bacteria appreciator; Agar plate enjoyer.
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Biomedical Rat
@biomedicalrat.org
· Dec 22
Hello, Bluesky!
I'm a Biomedical Sciences student in the UK studying at the OU, coming from a Computer Science background. My primary interests currently lie in genetics, bioinformatics, and medical microbiology.
My other interests include linguistics, genetic genealogy, and social anthropology.
I'm a Biomedical Sciences student in the UK studying at the OU, coming from a Computer Science background. My primary interests currently lie in genetics, bioinformatics, and medical microbiology.
My other interests include linguistics, genetic genealogy, and social anthropology.
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Discover how we present various AMR issues through videos and quizzes.
We hope our free online course inspires and educates, while providing valuable insights into resistome analysis.
Join us and share your thoughts to help us improve the learning experience.
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We hope our free online course inspires and educates, while providing valuable insights into resistome analysis.
Join us and share your thoughts to help us improve the learning experience.
www.futurelearn.com/courses/expl...
Exploring Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes - Health Course - FutureLearn
Explore antibiotic resistance and discover how new technologies and tools are revolutionising our understanding of drug resistance with this online health course from the University of Oslo.
www.futurelearn.com
January 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Discover how we present various AMR issues through videos and quizzes.
We hope our free online course inspires and educates, while providing valuable insights into resistome analysis.
Join us and share your thoughts to help us improve the learning experience.
www.futurelearn.com/courses/expl...
We hope our free online course inspires and educates, while providing valuable insights into resistome analysis.
Join us and share your thoughts to help us improve the learning experience.
www.futurelearn.com/courses/expl...
Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection | NEJM
Influenza A(H5N1) viruses are an emerging zoonotic threat and have spread widely throughout birds in North America. Recently, influenza A(H5N1) infection led to serious illness in a teenager in Canada.
www.nejm.org
January 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
The great Big Biomedical Scientist Quiz 2024 (Round 11 added)
thebiomedicalscientist.net/2024/11/27/g...
thebiomedicalscientist.net/2024/11/27/g...
The great Big Biomedical Scientist Quiz 2024 (scroll to the end for the answers)
To round off the year, our final cover feature for 2024 is a biomedical science quiz. Following are 11 rounds of questions set by the IBMS Specialist Advisory Panels, which are comprised of experts in...
thebiomedicalscientist.net
December 31, 2024 at 12:07 PM
The great Big Biomedical Scientist Quiz 2024 (Round 11 added)
thebiomedicalscientist.net/2024/11/27/g...
thebiomedicalscientist.net/2024/11/27/g...
DEFRA issues mandatory housing for poultry in England due to increased H5N1 risk
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/2482327...
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/2482327...
Mandatory housing for poultry in England to prevent bird flu spread
Defra has implemented a mandatory housing order for poultry farmers and bird keepers in parts of England, due to an increased risk of avian…
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 2:38 AM
DEFRA issues mandatory housing for poultry in England due to increased H5N1 risk
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/2482327...
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/2482327...
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Not entirely sure I want to have an online voice these days, but I do love science, ID, and microbiology (especially streps). In the time-tested tradition, here’s a photo of my new puppy, Ranni, as a placeholder while I figure this thing out.
November 16, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Not entirely sure I want to have an online voice these days, but I do love science, ID, and microbiology (especially streps). In the time-tested tradition, here’s a photo of my new puppy, Ranni, as a placeholder while I figure this thing out.
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It’s quite funny that a single report from China about overwhelmed hospitals caused by seasonal flu gets more attention than the acute H5N1 bird flu situation in the US has in the last year.
We have all different sorts of mammals infected and 66 confirmed human cases.
We have all different sorts of mammals infected and 66 confirmed human cases.
December 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM
It’s quite funny that a single report from China about overwhelmed hospitals caused by seasonal flu gets more attention than the acute H5N1 bird flu situation in the US has in the last year.
We have all different sorts of mammals infected and 66 confirmed human cases.
We have all different sorts of mammals infected and 66 confirmed human cases.
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Human H5N1 bird flu cases by year and country, according to the CDC.
After eight years of almost no cases, 2024 is set to be one of the years with the most reported cases. The US stands for the vast majority of cases.
After eight years of almost no cases, 2024 is set to be one of the years with the most reported cases. The US stands for the vast majority of cases.
December 28, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Human H5N1 bird flu cases by year and country, according to the CDC.
After eight years of almost no cases, 2024 is set to be one of the years with the most reported cases. The US stands for the vast majority of cases.
After eight years of almost no cases, 2024 is set to be one of the years with the most reported cases. The US stands for the vast majority of cases.
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Hurray!!
I made a new browser extension to hide the "AI Overview" Google is forcing into search results without providing an opt-out
There are similar extensions out there already, but this one works on desktop and mobile versions of Google, and should work for all display languages AI Overview appears for
There are similar extensions out there already, but this one works on desktop and mobile versions of Google, and should work for all display languages AI Overview appears for
Release v1.0.0 · insin/ai-overview-hider-for-google
Features
Hides the AI Overview section in Google search results
Supports desktop and mobile versions of Google
Supports all current display languages AI Overviews are available in
Availability
Aw...
github.com
December 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Hurray!!
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Why are courgettes sometimes delicious and sometimes taste like dogshit? There is no in between. 🤮
December 16, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Why are courgettes sometimes delicious and sometimes taste like dogshit? There is no in between. 🤮
Does current AI represent a dead end?
Hard agree. Ignoring its legal/copyright issues, LLMs and generative AI pose a lot of problems that make them unsuitable for anything serious and are contrary to engineering principles.
www.bcs.org/articles-opi...
Hard agree. Ignoring its legal/copyright issues, LLMs and generative AI pose a lot of problems that make them unsuitable for anything serious and are contrary to engineering principles.
www.bcs.org/articles-opi...
Does current AI represent a dead end?
Eerke Boiten, Professor of Cyber Security at De Montfort University Leicester, explains his belief that current AI should not be used for serious applications.
www.bcs.org
December 28, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Does current AI represent a dead end?
Hard agree. Ignoring its legal/copyright issues, LLMs and generative AI pose a lot of problems that make them unsuitable for anything serious and are contrary to engineering principles.
www.bcs.org/articles-opi...
Hard agree. Ignoring its legal/copyright issues, LLMs and generative AI pose a lot of problems that make them unsuitable for anything serious and are contrary to engineering principles.
www.bcs.org/articles-opi...
Traditional song of the season
December 27, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Traditional song of the season
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The H5N1 bird flu virus from the seriously ill case in Louisiana shows it was developing mutations that could help it spread more easily in humans, according to the CDC.
December 27, 2024 at 5:17 AM
The H5N1 bird flu virus from the seriously ill case in Louisiana shows it was developing mutations that could help it spread more easily in humans, according to the CDC.
I feel a bit creepy having an anonymous account, probably should update it - though it's quite nice being a cute rat 😋
December 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM
I feel a bit creepy having an anonymous account, probably should update it - though it's quite nice being a cute rat 😋
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I'm a little early for my time zone, but I figured I'd post now before tomorrow gets away from me:
If you celebrate it, Merry Christmas. If you don't, have a great day anyways, do something you enjoy.
If you celebrate it, Merry Christmas. If you don't, have a great day anyways, do something you enjoy.
December 24, 2024 at 10:59 PM
I'm a little early for my time zone, but I figured I'd post now before tomorrow gets away from me:
If you celebrate it, Merry Christmas. If you don't, have a great day anyways, do something you enjoy.
If you celebrate it, Merry Christmas. If you don't, have a great day anyways, do something you enjoy.
First attempt. should be more orangey but the camera doesn't pick it up
December 24, 2024 at 9:26 PM
First attempt. should be more orangey but the camera doesn't pick it up
Forgot to ordered distilled water. Deionised would do as it's only for stain washing but... well, it's Christmas Eve 👀
Improvisation ensues until I can find some cheap glassware
Improvisation ensues until I can find some cheap glassware
December 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Forgot to ordered distilled water. Deionised would do as it's only for stain washing but... well, it's Christmas Eve 👀
Improvisation ensues until I can find some cheap glassware
Improvisation ensues until I can find some cheap glassware
Microscope arrived (SW380T).
The eyepiece camera swivels around a little too much so may have to find a way to fix that.
The eyepiece camera swivels around a little too much so may have to find a way to fix that.
December 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Microscope arrived (SW380T).
The eyepiece camera swivels around a little too much so may have to find a way to fix that.
The eyepiece camera swivels around a little too much so may have to find a way to fix that.
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⚠️ BREAKING:
Santa Barbara reported two cats from different households infected with H5N1 bird flu, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
The cats developed severe neurological illness and died. Sources of infection are still under investigation.
Santa Barbara reported two cats from different households infected with H5N1 bird flu, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
The cats developed severe neurological illness and died. Sources of infection are still under investigation.
December 24, 2024 at 12:53 PM
⚠️ BREAKING:
Santa Barbara reported two cats from different households infected with H5N1 bird flu, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
The cats developed severe neurological illness and died. Sources of infection are still under investigation.
Santa Barbara reported two cats from different households infected with H5N1 bird flu, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
The cats developed severe neurological illness and died. Sources of infection are still under investigation.
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🎄 Santa came early this year!🎄
We’re unwrapping an exciting discovery from our lab that reveals the critical role of the transmembrane mucin MUC17 in protecting the small intestine against bacterial challenges.
insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
#mucins #glycotime #Crohns #gut
We’re unwrapping an exciting discovery from our lab that reveals the critical role of the transmembrane mucin MUC17 in protecting the small intestine against bacterial challenges.
insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
#mucins #glycotime #Crohns #gut
JCI Insight -
MUC17 is an essential small intestinal glycocalyx component that is disrupted in Crohn’s disease
insight.jci.org
December 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
🎄 Santa came early this year!🎄
We’re unwrapping an exciting discovery from our lab that reveals the critical role of the transmembrane mucin MUC17 in protecting the small intestine against bacterial challenges.
insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
#mucins #glycotime #Crohns #gut
We’re unwrapping an exciting discovery from our lab that reveals the critical role of the transmembrane mucin MUC17 in protecting the small intestine against bacterial challenges.
insight.jci.org/articles/vie...
#mucins #glycotime #Crohns #gut
Had flank pain for a couple of weeks... pretty sure it's a renal infection now as it's worse in the morning (after dehydration during sleep).
Wish I had ordered some blood/MacConkey agar before Christmas 😤
Wish I had ordered some blood/MacConkey agar before Christmas 😤
December 24, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Had flank pain for a couple of weeks... pretty sure it's a renal infection now as it's worse in the morning (after dehydration during sleep).
Wish I had ordered some blood/MacConkey agar before Christmas 😤
Wish I had ordered some blood/MacConkey agar before Christmas 😤
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With exactly a fortnight to go till our first training seminar of the year, here's your reminder to generate your joining link below.
📅7th Jan 2025
🕛12:00
💻MS Teams
Training webinar on the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a4e35...
📅7th Jan 2025
🕛12:00
💻MS Teams
Training webinar on the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a4e35...
December 24, 2024 at 8:42 AM
With exactly a fortnight to go till our first training seminar of the year, here's your reminder to generate your joining link below.
📅7th Jan 2025
🕛12:00
💻MS Teams
Training webinar on the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a4e35...
📅7th Jan 2025
🕛12:00
💻MS Teams
Training webinar on the diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a4e35...
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Life expectancy per country.
Very much related to availability to healthcare, clean unpolluted drinking water, sewage management, vaccination strategies, animal husbandry, and strict regulations which food additives are allowed to enter the food chain.
🧪🦠
Very much related to availability to healthcare, clean unpolluted drinking water, sewage management, vaccination strategies, animal husbandry, and strict regulations which food additives are allowed to enter the food chain.
🧪🦠
December 22, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Life expectancy per country.
Very much related to availability to healthcare, clean unpolluted drinking water, sewage management, vaccination strategies, animal husbandry, and strict regulations which food additives are allowed to enter the food chain.
🧪🦠
Very much related to availability to healthcare, clean unpolluted drinking water, sewage management, vaccination strategies, animal husbandry, and strict regulations which food additives are allowed to enter the food chain.
🧪🦠
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A new study charts 2 billion years of life's diversity and major extinctions. It highlights one of the great mysteries of Earth history: Why was life largely stagnant for a "boring billion" years, and how did it break out of that rut? 🧪
astrobiology.com/2024/12/exte...
astrobiology.com/2024/12/exte...
December 23, 2024 at 7:33 PM
A new study charts 2 billion years of life's diversity and major extinctions. It highlights one of the great mysteries of Earth history: Why was life largely stagnant for a "boring billion" years, and how did it break out of that rut? 🧪
astrobiology.com/2024/12/exte...
astrobiology.com/2024/12/exte...
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Dumb little experiment.
Blender 3D, Meshroom, Cycles
Blender 3D, Meshroom, Cycles
December 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Dumb little experiment.
Blender 3D, Meshroom, Cycles
Blender 3D, Meshroom, Cycles