Monthly Archives: September 2013

Links 9/20/13

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: CDC Threat Report: Yes, Agricultural Antibiotics Play a Role in Drug Resistance U.S. Science Laureate Bill Hits Roadblock (this is why we can’t have nice things) Conference attendee to OMICS: I want out Pig-manure fertilizer linked … Continue reading →

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How to Make a T Ride Eventful

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Open the doors on the wrong side of the train at Park Street Station: Oops.

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If Science Doesn’t Work Out…

Posted on September 20, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ve been reading a lot of good, albeit somewhat depressing, posts about careers in science. I’m trying to string them together into something coherent. In the meantime, I have discovered, by way of the Twittarz, an alternative career path:

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Links 9/19/13

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The contribution of local animal populations to human drug-resistant Salmonella infections may previously have been overstated Vinod Khosla: In The Next 10 Years, Data Science Will Do More For Medicine Than All Biological Sciences Combined (note … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts About Boston’s Mayoral Forum on Transportation & Livable Communities

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

With the all-important disclaimer that ‘livable’ is a dreadful word (could a community be ‘deathable’?). Anyway, eight of the twelve Boston mayoral candidates attended Tuesday night’s mayoral forum on transportation and livability (ugh). Some thoughts, in no particular order: •This … Continue reading →

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KPC: It’s the Drug Resistance, Stupid

Posted on September 19, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Probably. With the recent CDC report detailing the many thousands killed by antibiotic resistance, a recent Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy paper addresses a relevant question: in the clinical setting, are most drug-resistant infections dangerous (or lethal) because they are good … Continue reading →

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Links 9/18/13

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: What Is “Science” According to George Orwell? Are “PSSA” coming back? (kind of good news) Textbooks under attack in Texas Sight to behold as Migaloo reappears Taxonomy: The spy who loved frogs. To track the fate … Continue reading →

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More From the Highly Successful Republican Jewish Outreach Program

Posted on September 18, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

The Virginia edition (boldface mine): People brought yellow lawn chairs with the motto “Don’t tread on me,” and at least one tricorner hat was visible in the crowd. John Whitbeck, 10th Congressional District Republican Committee chairman, raised eyebrows when he … Continue reading →

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Links 9/17/13

Posted on September 17, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: More cuts loom for US science Best contributor information EVAH! How is the sequester affecting science in America? Small Balls = More Time to Play Ball. Plight of the #SciDad? Food Explainer: Why Is Some Deli … Continue reading →

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Mayoral Candidate Forum on Transportation and Livable Communities Tonight

Posted on September 17, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

If you’re a Boston voter, you might want to think about attending tonight’s mayoral candidate forum on transportation and livable communities at the Boston Public Library. Granted, livable is an awful word, but it still should be interesting. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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