Monthly Archives: June 2016

What’s More Fun Than Global Warming? Global Warming And Diarrhea!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

There’s probably some vomiting involved as well (boldface mine): Background. Positive associations have been noted between temperature and diarrhea incidence, but considerable uncertainty surrounds quantitative estimates of this relationship because of pathogen-specific factors and a scarcity of data on the influence … Continue reading →

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Links 6/21/16

Posted on June 21, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: How to plan for your next scientific breakthrough — like a scientist How to be a bioinformatician An open letter to Justin Timberlake FDA approves stomach-draining obesity treatment Other: D.C. police say at least 27 arrested in dirt … Continue reading →

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This Is How You Buy Sanders’ And His Supporters

Posted on June 21, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Bernie lays it out (boldface mine): I think the issues of contention will be the understanding that Secretary Clinton has been wrong in supporting virtually every single one of these trade policies. I think what this campaign has shown is … Continue reading →

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Links 6/20/16

Posted on June 20, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: 30 years ago scientists warned Congress on global warming. What they said sounds eerily familiar Brazil’s scientists start street protests against ministry merger (meanwhile, in the U.S., we ferociously tweet…) Is there a reproducibility “crisis” in … Continue reading →

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D.C. Residency Requirements

Posted on June 20, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I find myself agreeing with the Washington Post’s Colbert King (boldface mine): It’s time to take the residency requirement issue seriously. The award of D.C. government contracts, city job appointments and competitive promotions should be subjected to strong D.C. residency … Continue reading →

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Links 6/19/16

Posted on June 19, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: What if PTSD Is More Physical Than Psychological? Revealed: Cambodia’s vast medieval cities hidden beneath the jungle Yes, There Have Been Aliens The Mistrust of Science The Perils and Promises of Gene-Drive Technology Other: The Radicalization … Continue reading →

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Gawker And The Civil Suit Death Penalty

Posted on June 19, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, Gawker, after losing a $140 million lawsuit to former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, decided to file for bankruptcy (though Gawker is considering a countersuit against suit backer Peter Thiel). The problem I’ve had with this case is that … Continue reading →

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Links 6/18/16

Posted on June 18, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: A New Origin Story for Dogs Mosquito hunters search for Zika vectors Stanford researchers ‘stunned’ by stem cell experiment that helped stroke patient walk Postdoc mysteries Despite Rise Of Superbugs, Syphilis Still Has A Kryptonite Other: … Continue reading →

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This Blog Post Kills Fascists

Posted on June 18, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Complete opposition to the Trump-led GOP and loyal opposition to the Clinton-led Democrats. Which is what I call a day that ends with “y” (boldface mine): The question of whether, in America for example, one should forgo the two main … Continue reading →

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Links 6/17/16

Posted on June 17, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Immune system myths – can we really boost it? Orca cultural groups found to be genetically distinct Original Stonehenge was dismantled in Wales and moved to Wiltshire, archaeologists believe 10 Stunning Undersea Creatures From the Deepwater … Continue reading →

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