Links for you. Science:
Want to Census a Jungle? Sequence DNA From Blood-Sucking Leeches
1 in 6 Americans get food poisoning every year. This new law should change that. (leaving aside norovirus, I’ve only had bacterial food poisoning once. How often do other people get it?)
“DNA Makes RNA Makes Protein” Is Not the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
I’ve faced sexual assault, harassment and discrimination as a female scientist. My complaints were dismissed.
The Case for Zoos: They Just Might Save the Endangered Pygmy Hippo
Other:
Are Massive Upper-Class Tax Cuts “Populist”? Views Differ!
Surprised that Syrian refugees have smartphones? Sorry to break this to you, but you’re an idiot
On Back Bay street, residents worry about end to modest rents
Washington’s Football Team Is the Donald Trump of the NFL (you have to be in your mid-40s to remember the glory years)
Nashville Elects a Mayor Who Is Serious About Jobs, Wages, Poverty
After dehumanization comes assassination: On conservative trends with Black Lives Matter (just ask Dr. Tiller…)
ACHILLES HEEL
The Racial Justice Failures That Hillary Clinton Can’t Ignore
Guitar Solo Faces Make A Lot More Sense When Guitars Are Replaced With Giant Slugs
Last night’s sunset was a real treat @IllinoisStateU
Scare Headlines Exaggerated The U.S. Crime Wave
I’ve Refused Work Because Of My Religion. Here’s What Kim Davis Doesn’t Understand About Faith.
Against 100 to 1 odds
Trump and Obama: A Night to Remember
Life on the Streets
mikethemadbiologist
given the parenthetical, I’m guessing on average people get food poisoning about once every six years.
Larry Moran has been hammering that point for years at his blog Sandwalk
Takes the strange step of holding the former first lady accountable for policies of her husband’s administration.