Monthly Archives: November 2013

Links 11/30/13

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Seven Months of Sequestration Already Eroding America’s Research Capabilities 5 Myths of Genomic Medicine Australia’s sea of crimson claws Body blow: How 23andMe brought down the FDA’s wrath 23andme Gets A Nastygram For The Holidays Other: … Continue reading →

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I CAN HAZ KLOROPHYLL?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

At this point, the leaves are mostly dead, but here are some images from Back Bay and Beacon Hill to remind you of a warmer fall:

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How Do We Measure Success in Combatting Antibiotic Resistance?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

A recent article describes how China is trying to crack down on its egregious antibiotic misuse: The rise of “suberbugs,” lethal germs that can’t be zapped by most antibiotics, owes particular thanks to China, where antibiotics are handed out like throat … Continue reading →

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Links 11/29/13

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: We lack the will to solve antibiotic resistance Why Slather This Spinach Field In Poop? It’s All For Science New Warning: Morning-After Pill Doesn’t Work for Women Over 176 Pounds The Beastie Boys Did Not Sue … Continue reading →

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This Is the Dumbest Tech Idea Ever

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

And I haven’t forgotten about Pets.com. If this goes through, Congress should just impeach these bozos: The nation’s top telecom regulator will propose allowing passengers to make cell phone calls and use their data plans while on an airplane, officials … Continue reading →

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The One Way to Really Fix Education (That No One Wants to Hear)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

The post title is a dig–probably an unfair one–and refers to Peter Marber’s recent post, “The four ways to really fix education (that no one wants to hear).” It’s not bad, and I agree with his suggestion to eliminate property … Continue reading →

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Links 11/28/13

Posted on November 28, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Happy Hasmonean Liberation Day and a Merry Thanksgiving! Let’s celebrate with some links: The F.D.A. vs. Personal Genetic Testing Hilarious acknowledgement on conference paper! Parrots learn their ‘names’ from their parents, study shows Test Drive SciENcv Taxonomic vandalism and the … Continue reading →

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I Know There’s a Prudential Tower Back There Somewhere

Posted on November 28, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed on Marlborough Street:

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Translating Basic Research Tools Into Diagnostics

Posted on November 28, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Because we like to snark around here, let’s snark first: Some of the same people who react with horror when parents, who know they’re being irresponsible, still demand an antibiotic to treat a childhood ear infection are the same people … Continue reading →

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Links 11/27/13

Posted on November 27, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Vaccine deniers: inside the dumb, dangerous new fad An Unstoppable Anaconda Invasion in Florida? What Slate Got Wrong. Twenty tips for interpreting scientific claims The Neuroscientist Who Discovered He Was a Psychopath Should you do another … Continue reading →

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