Monthly Archives: August 2012

Links 8/21/12

Posted on August 21, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Sounding the depths of a scientist’s soul (excellent) Mangrove Tracking IX: To Catch a Tree Crab Senators Urge FDA to Collect More Data on Antibiotics in Agriculture Tropical Diseases: The New Plague of Poverty Other: Ken … Continue reading →

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Re Akin, A Dog Whistle Differs From a Bull Horn Only in Its Pitch and Volume…

Posted on August 21, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

…but the beat and the tune remain the same: To those who follow the batshitloonitarian right, Akin’s statement about “legitimate rape” is only surprising in its stupidity and artlessness, not its message. You’ll also notice that I’m not tipping the … Continue reading →

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There’s More to Rep. Todd “Legitimate Rape” Akin Than Just His Views on Rape

Posted on August 21, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

And I don’t mean that in a good way. Lest you think he’s one dimensional, Republican Rep. Todd Akin, who has simultaneously reinvigorated Sen. Claire McCaskill’s campaign as well as sent Republican colleagues fleeing as fast as they can, has … Continue reading →

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Links 8/20/12

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Fruit-and-Vegetable Consumption May Not be Inadequate US Astronomy Facing Severe Budget Cuts and Facility Closures Court Reaffirms Right of Myriad Genetics to Patent Genes (this is like patenting the sun; someone need to see if the … Continue reading →

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Dear The Hill: “Bold” Does Not Mean What You Think It Does

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Remember patriots, THIS is the face of your enemy. Or something (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel; from here) To headline an article about the devastating cuts that would be inflicted on Medicaid, healthcare for the poor, The Hill came up with … Continue reading →

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Some Predictions About the Coverage of the Human Microbiome

Posted on August 20, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

In keeping with the spirit of the following tweets: …I offer some predictions about the popular media coverage of human microbiome research over the next few years: 1) Koch’s Postulates will be ‘rediscovered.’ Multiple times. 2) Methods and theories that … Continue reading →

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Links 8/19/12

Posted on August 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Genes carried by E. coli bacteria linked to colon cancer (less breathless treatment here) Israel sperm banks find quality is plummeting The Emerging Revolution in Game Theory The real-life My Little Ponies were creepy and magnificent … Continue reading →

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Ceiling Reflected

Posted on August 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

The ceiling of the dome at the Museum of Fine Arts reflected in a table mirror: Painted by John Singer Sargent in 1921.

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You Think Modern Politicians Have It Tough?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Try Machiavelli. There’s an excellent post about Machiavelli over at Ex Urbe, which describes what he was up against: Let us zoom both in and out, for a moment, and take stock of Florence’s situation in the world of Europe … Continue reading →

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Links 8/18/12

Posted on August 18, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Sex With Humans Made Neanderthals Extinct? Analyst: The Better Desktop DNA Sequencer May Be Losing The Marketing War Hermit crabs ‘work to safety building codes’ Cat Lady Shame: Fluffy Little Kitties Are Ruthless Murderers (more coyotes!) … Continue reading →

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