Jordan T Becker
@jordanbeckerphd.bsky.social
@UWMadison BS & PhD | @UMNews Postdoc | Viruses, RNA, & Evolution | dad | atheist | he/him | opinions my own | There's no art on a dead planet X
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(speaking into wrist) it’s time
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
(speaking into wrist) it’s time
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Zara Weinberg passed away earlier this week. She joined my lab earlier this year when her postdoc lab formally closed.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Zara Weinberg passed away earlier this week. She joined my lab earlier this year when her postdoc lab formally closed.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
She was a brilliant scientist, supportive mentor, dear friend, avid music fan, rabid believer in public transit, open science champion, and above all just an amazing human.
Has anyone confirmed Shia LeBeouf’s location or ability to time travel from the set of Holes?
"we are all, how you say, trying to find l'homme who did this"
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Has anyone confirmed Shia LeBeouf’s location or ability to time travel from the set of Holes?
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I find it hilarious that, for years later, they are still so cheesed about the commentary @gavinyamey.bsky.social. Good.
October 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I find it hilarious that, for years later, they are still so cheesed about the commentary @gavinyamey.bsky.social. Good.
NIH should try “double blind” reviews. We can definitely redact identifying info. “We previously” becomes ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||. And Bibliography = |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
"redacting PII is easy, just block out the names"
Learned that an anonymous outside expert on submersibles did an interview with the OceanGate Titan investigation, and they released a transcript, with all the names redacted. The first line of his first answer? "I'm sure you're familiar with my film Titanic."
October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NIH should try “double blind” reviews. We can definitely redact identifying info. “We previously” becomes ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||. And Bibliography = |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This probably explains a lot.
my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)
www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
This probably explains a lot.
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Outstanding interview, so many great quotes here. Loved the weightroom analogy:
October 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Outstanding interview, so many great quotes here. Loved the weightroom analogy:
Nearly an entire annual NIH budget to a country whose leader CHOSE to destroy its government and economy. That also immiserates the American economy directly (farmers) and indirectly (wasted use of budget). Anyone who says "we can't afford X" is lying to you.
Trump found another $20 BILLION to give to Argentina, totaling their bailout to $40 BILLION.
Yet we can’t afford to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare.
Shame.
Yet we can’t afford to prevent millions of Americans from losing their healthcare.
Shame.
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Nearly an entire annual NIH budget to a country whose leader CHOSE to destroy its government and economy. That also immiserates the American economy directly (farmers) and indirectly (wasted use of budget). Anyone who says "we can't afford X" is lying to you.
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On Saturday, we wear yellow. ❌👑
October 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
On Saturday, we wear yellow. ❌👑
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We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
October 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.
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📌“The fact that I am American means, among other things, people can’t say, like they did about Francis, ‘he doesn’t understand the United States, he just doesn’t see what’s going on.’
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”
-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”
-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📌“The fact that I am American means, among other things, people can’t say, like they did about Francis, ‘he doesn’t understand the United States, he just doesn’t see what’s going on.’
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”
-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump
“Do you not see the suffering? Is your conscience not disturbed?”
-Pope Leo in a direct rebuke of the hideous Trump
Vaxxed?
Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."
October 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Vaxxed?
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CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.
More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...
More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.
More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...
More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...
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October 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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I really appreciate Justice Jackson contrasting the lower courts' meticulous and responsible approach to judging—extensive deliberations, written opinions—with the Supreme Court's slapdash, unreasoned work over the shadow docket. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
October 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I really appreciate Justice Jackson contrasting the lower courts' meticulous and responsible approach to judging—extensive deliberations, written opinions—with the Supreme Court's slapdash, unreasoned work over the shadow docket. www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
⚠️ Chinese researchers have invented bone glue that mimics how oysters stick to surfaces underwater.
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
The adhesive can reportedly repair orthopedic fractures in 2-3 minutes, even in blood-rich environments, and is bioabsorbable.
interestingengineering.com/science/chin...
China's oyster-inspired 'bone glue' bonds fractures in minutes
A new oyster-inspired Bone-02 adhesive can revolutionize bone repair without metal fasteners.
interestingengineering.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is why we fund scientists to study things like oyster slobber even if you don’t think it sounds important
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Happy August.
Here is a little surprise for everybody: The english version of my book is finally available. You can get it on Amazon. You can also read and listen to it on my blog, where I will release the book as freely accessible serialized novel.
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www.protagonist-science.com/p/lab-leak-f...
Here is a little surprise for everybody: The english version of my book is finally available. You can get it on Amazon. You can also read and listen to it on my blog, where I will release the book as freely accessible serialized novel.
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www.protagonist-science.com/p/lab-leak-f...
Lab Leak Fever
The COVID-19 Origin Theory that Sabotaged Science and Society
www.protagonist-science.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Happy August.
Here is a little surprise for everybody: The english version of my book is finally available. You can get it on Amazon. You can also read and listen to it on my blog, where I will release the book as freely accessible serialized novel.
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www.protagonist-science.com/p/lab-leak-f...
Here is a little surprise for everybody: The english version of my book is finally available. You can get it on Amazon. You can also read and listen to it on my blog, where I will release the book as freely accessible serialized novel.
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www.protagonist-science.com/p/lab-leak-f...
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🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
September 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🚨 IMPORTANT THREAD 🚨
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
People are protesting the Broadview ICE facility tonight. This will likely be an extremely high-risk action. I caution you to consider your risk level before attending. I will not attend.
Attendance risks your safety, but also the safety of Broadview residents + detainees. 1/6
James Austin Johnson this season...
September 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
James Austin Johnson this season...
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Why is basic research important? Scientists struggled unsuccessfully for decades to develop an RSV vaccine. Then NIH scientists figured out the key structure of a protein. Now we have 3 vaccines and 3 monoclonal antibodies against RSV. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
A Turning Point in Infant Health—How 2023 Changed the Fight Against RSV
The year 2023 marked the debut of groundbreaking innovations to prevent severe RSV infections in infants. Now protected babies are way less likely to develop severe infections or to end up in the ICU
www.scientificamerican.com
September 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Why is basic research important? Scientists struggled unsuccessfully for decades to develop an RSV vaccine. Then NIH scientists figured out the key structure of a protein. Now we have 3 vaccines and 3 monoclonal antibodies against RSV. www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
We will respond at a time and place of our choosing consistent with the severity of this designation with regard to its ability of affect those constituents that may or may not be considered affected by this label.
TRUMP: All members of the radical left are hereby designated domestic terrorists.
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: As it relates to the domestic terror label, in terms of Trump’s order, what we are witnessing, is, in fact, a deeply unserious exercise …
HAKEEM JEFFRIES: As it relates to the domestic terror label, in terms of Trump’s order, what we are witnessing, is, in fact, a deeply unserious exercise …
September 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
We will respond at a time and place of our choosing consistent with the severity of this designation with regard to its ability of affect those constituents that may or may not be considered affected by this label.
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Mammalian ZAP and KHNYN independently restrict CpG-enriched avian viruses https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.23.629495v1
December 24, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Mammalian ZAP and KHNYN independently restrict CpG-enriched avian viruses https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.23.629495v1