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For the astronomers: I found an accretion disk diagram cheese. A quesar.
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
For the astronomers: I found an accretion disk diagram cheese. A quesar.
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It’s World AMR Awareness Week, and this year I had the honor to re-imagine and doodle the antibiotics in the antibiotic personality quiz 😇🖍️
Thank u @brxad.bsky.social for this amazing and fun opportunity!
C’mon, take the quiz, it’s a #WAAW tradition 😉💊
#IDSky
quiz.tryinteract.com#/59e68e3a8ec...
Thank u @brxad.bsky.social for this amazing and fun opportunity!
C’mon, take the quiz, it’s a #WAAW tradition 😉💊
#IDSky
quiz.tryinteract.com#/59e68e3a8ec...
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It’s World AMR Awareness Week, and this year I had the honor to re-imagine and doodle the antibiotics in the antibiotic personality quiz 😇🖍️
Thank u @brxad.bsky.social for this amazing and fun opportunity!
C’mon, take the quiz, it’s a #WAAW tradition 😉💊
#IDSky
quiz.tryinteract.com#/59e68e3a8ec...
Thank u @brxad.bsky.social for this amazing and fun opportunity!
C’mon, take the quiz, it’s a #WAAW tradition 😉💊
#IDSky
quiz.tryinteract.com#/59e68e3a8ec...
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It is not often that a new flow cytometry protocol makes the newspaper! I also got a kick out of seeing our science tagged as "quirky"!
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fairy-l...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fairy-l...
Fairy Liquid unveiled as secret ingredient in University of Cambridge scientists’ near-universal magic formula
It helps them with experiments studying the inside of cells.
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
It is not often that a new flow cytometry protocol makes the newspaper! I also got a kick out of seeing our science tagged as "quirky"!
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fairy-l...
www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/news/fairy-l...
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Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Nature suggests you use their "Manuscript Adviser" bot to get advice before submitting
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
I uploaded the classic Watson & Crick paper about DNA structure, and the Adviser had this to say about one of the greatest paper endings of the century:
Reposted by Rob Hagan
New - my first piece for @science.org !
Absolutely crazy footage of rat behaviour in Germany.
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time | Science | AAAS share.google/WAsAIQ8j0MKp...
Absolutely crazy footage of rat behaviour in Germany.
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time | Science | AAAS share.google/WAsAIQ8j0MKp...
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time
Stunning hunting behaviour captured in German cave
share.google
October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New - my first piece for @science.org !
Absolutely crazy footage of rat behaviour in Germany.
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time | Science | AAAS share.google/WAsAIQ8j0MKp...
Absolutely crazy footage of rat behaviour in Germany.
Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time | Science | AAAS share.google/WAsAIQ8j0MKp...
Reposted by Rob Hagan
An alien fleet appeared in Earth's orbit, and broadcast a message:
"Having studied you furtively, we now seek formal contact, and want to meet your greatest thinkers..."
A long list followed.
"How do we tell them?" world leaders wondered.
Topping the list were the names Calvin and Calvin's Dad.
"Having studied you furtively, we now seek formal contact, and want to meet your greatest thinkers..."
A long list followed.
"How do we tell them?" world leaders wondered.
Topping the list were the names Calvin and Calvin's Dad.
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
An alien fleet appeared in Earth's orbit, and broadcast a message:
"Having studied you furtively, we now seek formal contact, and want to meet your greatest thinkers..."
A long list followed.
"How do we tell them?" world leaders wondered.
Topping the list were the names Calvin and Calvin's Dad.
"Having studied you furtively, we now seek formal contact, and want to meet your greatest thinkers..."
A long list followed.
"How do we tell them?" world leaders wondered.
Topping the list were the names Calvin and Calvin's Dad.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
Researchers in #ScienceSignaling have mapped out the genetic and proteomic effects of a protein named MYC that is intimately linked to cancer growth—a discovery that could lead to new therapies aimed at this “undruggable” target. https://scim.ag/4nuQB1R
Defining the MYC-regulated transcriptome and kinome that support KRAS- and ERK-dependent growth of pancreatic cancer
Gene expression programs directed by MYC mediate oncogenic KRAS signaling in pancreatic cancer.
scim.ag
October 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Researchers in #ScienceSignaling have mapped out the genetic and proteomic effects of a protein named MYC that is intimately linked to cancer growth—a discovery that could lead to new therapies aimed at this “undruggable” target. https://scim.ag/4nuQB1R
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For our #flowcytometry peeps, would you like to have a single fix/perm protocol that is optimised for everything? One that preserves fluorophores while allowing simultaneous TF and cytokine staining? How about 100-fold cheaper?
You got it:
currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
You got it:
currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
September 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
For our #flowcytometry peeps, would you like to have a single fix/perm protocol that is optimised for everything? One that preserves fluorophores while allowing simultaneous TF and cytokine staining? How about 100-fold cheaper?
You got it:
currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
You got it:
currentprotocols.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Fox
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
2021
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
2021
September 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Fox
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
2021
Emily Kewageshig ~ Anishinaabe
2021
Reposted by Rob Hagan
The drosophila Dscam1 gene presumably evolved specifically to mess with bioinformaticians
The #Drosophila Dscam1 gene generates 10000s of isoforms, but only a small fraction supports neuronal functions. This study shows that #fitness & #immunity are the likely primary evolutionary drivers of Dscam1 isoform diversity in #arthropods @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/4gp8cWd
September 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The drosophila Dscam1 gene presumably evolved specifically to mess with bioinformaticians
Reposted by Rob Hagan
I keep staring at this video showing the movement of aerosols in the atmosphere. It's so mesmerizing! That and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
August 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I keep staring at this video showing the movement of aerosols in the atmosphere. It's so mesmerizing! That and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Reposted by Rob Hagan
Some people ride bikes for fitness, and others for transportation.
Some ride for _______
👇 ?
Some ride for _______
👇 ?
August 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Some people ride bikes for fitness, and others for transportation.
Some ride for _______
👇 ?
Some ride for _______
👇 ?
Reposted by Rob Hagan
“With these considerations, we expect to fund through the 4th percentile.”
There it is, in black and white, the destruction of cancer research in the US.
There it is, in black and white, the destruction of cancer research in the US.
Funding policy for 2025 from NCI. Was just released: 4 percentile…maybe!
www.cancer.gov/grants-train...
www.cancer.gov/grants-train...
Funding Policy - Research Grants
NCI funding policy for research project grant (RPG) awards reflects the funding goals of the institute, NIH, and HHS.
www.cancer.gov
July 23, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“With these considerations, we expect to fund through the 4th percentile.”
There it is, in black and white, the destruction of cancer research in the US.
There it is, in black and white, the destruction of cancer research in the US.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
The National Climate Assessment, and all special reports and past assessments, are now offline. Federal climate science is being systematically erased.
June 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The National Climate Assessment, and all special reports and past assessments, are now offline. Federal climate science is being systematically erased.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
Every few minutes, a dragonfly dives into water and takes off again, turning several forward somersaults as it ascends.
The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-the-loops help it dry off by flicking away the water. Learn more during #InsectWeek: scim.ag/40mKKBI
The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-the-loops help it dry off by flicking away the water. Learn more during #InsectWeek: scim.ag/40mKKBI
June 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Every few minutes, a dragonfly dives into water and takes off again, turning several forward somersaults as it ascends.
The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-the-loops help it dry off by flicking away the water. Learn more during #InsectWeek: scim.ag/40mKKBI
The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-the-loops help it dry off by flicking away the water. Learn more during #InsectWeek: scim.ag/40mKKBI
Reposted by Rob Hagan
There’s never been a more relatable Pope
June 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
There’s never been a more relatable Pope
Reposted by Rob Hagan
Nature has posted graphic images of early Denisovans and they were jacked and look sorta like Mickey Rourke.
June 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Nature has posted graphic images of early Denisovans and they were jacked and look sorta like Mickey Rourke.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
My message to Trump’s NIH Director? No one in America wants us to do LESS cancer research.
No one is asking Trump to make it harder to cure Alzheimer's disease.
Yet Trump is cutting all of this NOW and demanding an $18 BILLION cut to NIH next year. Not on my watch.
No one is asking Trump to make it harder to cure Alzheimer's disease.
Yet Trump is cutting all of this NOW and demanding an $18 BILLION cut to NIH next year. Not on my watch.
June 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My message to Trump’s NIH Director? No one in America wants us to do LESS cancer research.
No one is asking Trump to make it harder to cure Alzheimer's disease.
Yet Trump is cutting all of this NOW and demanding an $18 BILLION cut to NIH next year. Not on my watch.
No one is asking Trump to make it harder to cure Alzheimer's disease.
Yet Trump is cutting all of this NOW and demanding an $18 BILLION cut to NIH next year. Not on my watch.
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This. Is. Already. How. It. Works.
Republican Senator Katie Britt: We need to create a system "where the beat idea wins... This is our opportunity to make a dollar go further and to make it have a greater impact."
(NIH already generates $2.56 for every $1 spent it spends on research.)
(NIH already generates $2.56 for every $1 spent it spends on research.)
June 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This. Is. Already. How. It. Works.
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RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines.
apnews.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
RFK Jr.‘s extreme anti-vax views — and his related conflicts of interest — were a huge problem during his confirmation process.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
So he promised not to change the vaccine advisory panel.
Today, he fired every single expert on that panel. It's a public health disaster.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
Ignoring the input of nationally recognized experts committed to the safety and well-being of the American people is not only reckless but sets a dangerous precedent for the leadership of public health organizations tasked with critically evaluating vaccines and protecting the US.
June 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ignoring the input of nationally recognized experts committed to the safety and well-being of the American people is not only reckless but sets a dangerous precedent for the leadership of public health organizations tasked with critically evaluating vaccines and protecting the US.
Reposted by Rob Hagan
The ATS condemns the HHS Sec. Kennedy’s unilateral decision to dismiss all members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This decision undermines decades of medical and scientific that have been vital to safeguarding public health.
apnews.com/article/kenn...
apnews.com/article/kenn...
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines.
apnews.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The ATS condemns the HHS Sec. Kennedy’s unilateral decision to dismiss all members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This decision undermines decades of medical and scientific that have been vital to safeguarding public health.
apnews.com/article/kenn...
apnews.com/article/kenn...
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A call to stand up and show support for the Bethesda Declaration, the NIH, and for federally funded science in general.
The Bethesda Declaration
www.science.org
June 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A call to stand up and show support for the Bethesda Declaration, the NIH, and for federally funded science in general.
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"a fascinating case study on the limits of AI in biology and the harms of current publishing incentives" rachel.fast.ai/posts/2025-0...
Rachel Thomas, PhD - Deep learning gets the glory, deep fact checking gets ignored
an AI researcher going back to school for immunology
rachel.fast.ai
June 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"a fascinating case study on the limits of AI in biology and the harms of current publishing incentives" rachel.fast.ai/posts/2025-0...
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After degranulation, mast cells attract neutrophils with LTB4 and trap them inside. These trapped neutrophils provide the mast cells with nutrients and lend them neutrophil abilities like expulsing NETs and proteases.
Mihlan et al 2024 @cellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Mihlan et al 2024 @cellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
June 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
After degranulation, mast cells attract neutrophils with LTB4 and trap them inside. These trapped neutrophils provide the mast cells with nutrients and lend them neutrophil abilities like expulsing NETs and proteases.
Mihlan et al 2024 @cellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Mihlan et al 2024 @cellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...