Lauren Gardner
@laurenmich.bsky.social
PhD student in the biological sciences, interested in epigenetics and evolution of chromatin structure.
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A cold-activated gene that helps the mammals repair their DNA may also help humans live longer
Bowhead Whales Live Long Lives. Do They Hold the Key to Human Longevity?
A cold-activated gene that helps the mammals repair their DNA may also help humans live longer
www.smithsonianmag.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A cold-activated gene that helps the mammals repair their DNA may also help humans live longer
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· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴's capacity to deal with radiation damage is astounding, but it could not have evolved on this planet. there are simply no natural radiation sources of this intensity.
· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 endures extreme, even complete desiccation. such conditions exist on earth, think atacama.
#MicroSky
· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 endures extreme, even complete desiccation. such conditions exist on earth, think atacama.
#MicroSky
December 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM
· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴's capacity to deal with radiation damage is astounding, but it could not have evolved on this planet. there are simply no natural radiation sources of this intensity.
· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 endures extreme, even complete desiccation. such conditions exist on earth, think atacama.
#MicroSky
· 𝘋𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 endures extreme, even complete desiccation. such conditions exist on earth, think atacama.
#MicroSky
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Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’
Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’
Afghan students and activists condemn halt to medical courses amid warnings of women dying from lack of healthcare
The Taliban’s ban on Afghan women attending nursing and midwife courses has been condemned as “an outrageous act of ignorance” by human…
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Taliban move to ban women training as nurses and midwives ‘an outrageous act of ignorance’
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“People make snap judgements based on visuals, and if they don’t look good, they can steer someone away from a paper that otherwise they might like to read.” New @natureportfolio.bsky.social, tips for making compelling scientific graphics, by @scattercushion.bsky.social. 🧪
Scientific figures that pop: resources for the artistically challenged
Researchers can craft their own polished, professional figures and images with the help of these tools and design principles.
www.nature.com
October 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM
“People make snap judgements based on visuals, and if they don’t look good, they can steer someone away from a paper that otherwise they might like to read.” New @natureportfolio.bsky.social, tips for making compelling scientific graphics, by @scattercushion.bsky.social. 🧪