Liam Palmer
@liam-palmer.bsky.social
Research professor of Chemistry. Studies supramolecular soft matter and biomaterials. Interested in gardening, history, mineralogy, sustainable energy solutions, and much more.
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Mindblowing new study by @raflynn5.bsky.social @bostonchildrens.bsky.social, cell surface RNA-binding proteins form nanoclusters with #glycoRNA and mediate cell-penetrating peptide entry into cells 👏
www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
RNA-binding proteins and glycoRNAs form domains on the cell surface for cell-penetrating peptide entry
Mammalian cells present RNA-binding proteins on the cell surface that form clustered
domains containing glycoRNAs.
www.cell.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Mindblowing new study by @raflynn5.bsky.social @bostonchildrens.bsky.social, cell surface RNA-binding proteins form nanoclusters with #glycoRNA and mediate cell-penetrating peptide entry into cells 👏
www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
www.cell.com/cell/abstrac...
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The CCDC team are saddened to learn that George Sheldrick has passed away.
His impact in #Crystallography was immense; from the SHELX software used globally, to teaching, structures, journals, and more.
More by the ECA here: ccdc-info.com/41gvV3M
His impact in #Crystallography was immense; from the SHELX software used globally, to teaching, structures, journals, and more.
More by the ECA here: ccdc-info.com/41gvV3M
George M. Sheldrick (1942-2025) - European Crystallographic Association
It is with a heavy heart, that we must announce the passing of George Michael Sheldrick. Everyone in crystallography knows George as a giant in the development of computing methods […]
ccdc-info.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The CCDC team are saddened to learn that George Sheldrick has passed away.
His impact in #Crystallography was immense; from the SHELX software used globally, to teaching, structures, journals, and more.
More by the ECA here: ccdc-info.com/41gvV3M
His impact in #Crystallography was immense; from the SHELX software used globally, to teaching, structures, journals, and more.
More by the ECA here: ccdc-info.com/41gvV3M
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I’m excited to share that the San Diego State University College of Sciences is hiring a Tenure Track/Tenured Assistant or Associate Professor in Translational Science, broadly defined, to begin Fall 2025. For full details and to apply, see <https://apply.interfolio.com/162439>.
February 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I’m excited to share that the San Diego State University College of Sciences is hiring a Tenure Track/Tenured Assistant or Associate Professor in Translational Science, broadly defined, to begin Fall 2025. For full details and to apply, see <https://apply.interfolio.com/162439>.
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A rabbi asked his pupils how they could tell when the night had ended and the day was on its way back.
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
A rabbi asked his pupils how they could tell when the night had ended and the day was on its way back.
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Found these delights on my dad’s bookshelf this morning, and accidentally learnt a little more about the history of CAS in the process. #ChemSky
(www.acs.org/education/wh...)
(www.acs.org/education/wh...)
February 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Found these delights on my dad’s bookshelf this morning, and accidentally learnt a little more about the history of CAS in the process. #ChemSky
(www.acs.org/education/wh...)
(www.acs.org/education/wh...)
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I've written a commentary for Cell Systems arguing that biology needs to find a way to communicate its complexity from the outset, rather than starting with simple but misleading narratives.
It's free to view and download here (until 1 April).
authors.elsevier.com/a/1karS8YyDf...
It's free to view and download here (until 1 April).
authors.elsevier.com/a/1karS8YyDf...
authors.elsevier.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I've written a commentary for Cell Systems arguing that biology needs to find a way to communicate its complexity from the outset, rather than starting with simple but misleading narratives.
It's free to view and download here (until 1 April).
authors.elsevier.com/a/1karS8YyDf...
It's free to view and download here (until 1 April).
authors.elsevier.com/a/1karS8YyDf...
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sir Fraser Stoddart, #NobelLaureate and cherished member of #NUChemistry. His groundbreaking contributions transformed the field of #chemistry and inspired countless scientists worldwide.
➡️ chemistry.northwestern.edu/people/in-me...
➡️ chemistry.northwestern.edu/people/in-me...
January 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sir Fraser Stoddart, #NobelLaureate and cherished member of #NUChemistry. His groundbreaking contributions transformed the field of #chemistry and inspired countless scientists worldwide.
➡️ chemistry.northwestern.edu/people/in-me...
➡️ chemistry.northwestern.edu/people/in-me...
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Colleagues, Students, Postdocs, Collaborators and Friends of Sir Fraser Stoddart: I am writing with the sad news that Fraser passed away suddenly on 31 Dec (Australia time) while on holiday with family. No details yet on any services. He is irreplaceable.
December 30, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Colleagues, Students, Postdocs, Collaborators and Friends of Sir Fraser Stoddart: I am writing with the sad news that Fraser passed away suddenly on 31 Dec (Australia time) while on holiday with family. No details yet on any services. He is irreplaceable.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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C&EN editors rounded up a shortlist of our favorite molecules we covered this year—now, help us crown a winner. What do you think was the standout molecule of 2024? cen.acs.org/sections/mot... #chemsky #bluesci 🧪
2024 Molecules of the Year Poll
Serving the chemical, life science, and laboratory worlds
cen.acs.org
December 9, 2024 at 4:32 PM
C&EN editors rounded up a shortlist of our favorite molecules we covered this year—now, help us crown a winner. What do you think was the standout molecule of 2024? cen.acs.org/sections/mot... #chemsky #bluesci 🧪
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Don't use red and green data lines/surfaces in the same panel please #chemsky. It can be difficult for some colorblind readers to differentiate them. I've accepted (in principle) 2 papers today, and both sets of authors were asked to remove red/green colour contrasts www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Colour me better: fixing figures for colour blindness
Images can be made more accessible by choosing hues, shapes and textures carefully.
www.nature.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Don't use red and green data lines/surfaces in the same panel please #chemsky. It can be difficult for some colorblind readers to differentiate them. I've accepted (in principle) 2 papers today, and both sets of authors were asked to remove red/green colour contrasts www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NEW: Formaldehyde poses a threat to public health that’s unlikely to be managed any time soon.
In a new analysis, ProPublica found that no matter where you live, you’re exposed to levels of the chemical that put you at elevated risk of developing cancer.
propub.li/4gjHPA5
In a new analysis, ProPublica found that no matter where you live, you’re exposed to levels of the chemical that put you at elevated risk of developing cancer.
propub.li/4gjHPA5
Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s attempts to reckon with formaldehyde have been repeatedly thwarted by the companies that rely on it. If the past is any guide, even modest steps toward reform are all but guaranteed to hit a dead end under Trump.
propub.li
December 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Formaldehyde poses a threat to public health that’s unlikely to be managed any time soon.
In a new analysis, ProPublica found that no matter where you live, you’re exposed to levels of the chemical that put you at elevated risk of developing cancer.
propub.li/4gjHPA5
In a new analysis, ProPublica found that no matter where you live, you’re exposed to levels of the chemical that put you at elevated risk of developing cancer.
propub.li/4gjHPA5
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We did this crazy project where we tried to see if proteins could interact with their mirror image ligand. Seems impossible when proteins need to form 3D structures to interact. But what about if the interaction remains disordered???
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Stereochemistry in the disorder–order continuum of protein interactions - Nature
Studies on protein–protein interactions using proteins containing d- or l-amino acids show that stereoselectivity of binding varies with the degree of disorder within the complex.
www.nature.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
We did this crazy project where we tried to see if proteins could interact with their mirror image ligand. Seems impossible when proteins need to form 3D structures to interact. But what about if the interaction remains disordered???
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Check out our new paper entitled "Autonomous phototaxis of hydrogel swimmers" in @pnas.org www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org
December 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Check out our new paper entitled "Autonomous phototaxis of hydrogel swimmers" in @pnas.org www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
