Nathaniel Scott
@diderm.com
M.S. Student in Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying thermophile metabolism in the Holden lab. Aspiring microbiologist, microbial madman.
Part of what keeps me going are the small acts of humanity and kindness that I witness and contribute to. Maybe it's focusing on what I can control to get through the day, but it helps. If I wanted to be extra poetic I'd say I find resistance in the eternal perseverance of humanity and kindness.
November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Part of what keeps me going are the small acts of humanity and kindness that I witness and contribute to. Maybe it's focusing on what I can control to get through the day, but it helps. If I wanted to be extra poetic I'd say I find resistance in the eternal perseverance of humanity and kindness.
As a young person, I agree! Reading the literature has taught me more than any single class ever could. It's been so so so crucial to my development as a scientist thus far.
September 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As a young person, I agree! Reading the literature has taught me more than any single class ever could. It's been so so so crucial to my development as a scientist thus far.
The Master & Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
August 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Master & Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
When predicting evolutionary histories, the characteristics of species alive today are used. Archaeal ancestors from ~ 2 billion years ago are the ones theorized to have become eukaryotes.
July 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
When predicting evolutionary histories, the characteristics of species alive today are used. Archaeal ancestors from ~ 2 billion years ago are the ones theorized to have become eukaryotes.
As a recent B.S. grad, I can say that I know/have met a fair few people who rely on ChatGPT to do their homework and study for exams.
June 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
As a recent B.S. grad, I can say that I know/have met a fair few people who rely on ChatGPT to do their homework and study for exams.
A place of honor on the bedside table has been given to your wonderful glowing tardigrade! I'm glad you enjoyed the gift :)
May 30, 2025 at 5:08 AM
A place of honor on the bedside table has been given to your wonderful glowing tardigrade! I'm glad you enjoyed the gift :)
I found this an eye-opening read, thanks for sharing :)
May 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I found this an eye-opening read, thanks for sharing :)
The artist is willing to trade the Bdellovibrio for a glowing tardigrade! DM me and we can work this out :)
May 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The artist is willing to trade the Bdellovibrio for a glowing tardigrade! DM me and we can work this out :)