Monthly Archives: November 2016

Links 11/13/16

Posted on November 13, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: PacBio’s Quixotic Patent Litigation 10 Bullsh*t Arguments Against GMOs Genetics startup Genos wants to pay you for your DNA data (about time it went this way) Health officials find first cases of new superbug in US … Continue reading →

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Party Mechanics Matter

Posted on November 13, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

One of things I think many people don’t realize is how critical, at least for Democrats, party infrastructure is. If you’re thinking of running for Congress, the leadership (either the DCCC for the House or the DSCC for the Senate) … Continue reading →

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Links 11/12/16

Posted on November 12, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: When It Comes to Success, Age Really Is Just a Number ‘Any idiot can do it.’ Genome editor CRISPR could put mutant mice in everyone’s reach NIH research project will upgrade ‘metagenomics’ system Genetic test costs … Continue reading →

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Unusual Housing Porn

Posted on November 12, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I’m not talking about porn that’s filmed in houses, but media that covers houses (online and in print). Here’s the oddball–see if you can find what’s weird! Did you see it? Here’s a hint: That’s right: there are books in … Continue reading →

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Links 11/11/16

Posted on November 11, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Dogs Do as You Do, Not as You Say How the Brown Rat Conquered New York City (and Every Other One, Too) Where’s the Love for Donkeys? Disease afflicting wild snake species is now found across … Continue reading →

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Minorities Are Anxious, If Not Scared. Clinton Team Response: We’re Not Sorry

Posted on November 11, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I really hope this is some kind of psychological buffering/protection response from the shock of losing the election, because this is unbelievable (boldface mine): On a call with surrogates Thursday afternoon, top advisers John Podesta and Jennifer Palmieri pinned blame … Continue reading →

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Democrats Lost Because The Democratic Party Is Run By Losers

Posted on November 11, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Or, if you prefer #JeSuisZach (boldface mine): On Thursday, Democratic Party officials held their first staff meeting since Hillary Clinton’s stunning loss to Donald Trump in the presidential race. It didn’t go well. Donna Brazile, the interim leader of the … Continue reading →

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Links 11/10/16

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Scientists seek a way to predict antibiotic resistance Possibly the greatest scene in documentary history. Trump Picks Top Climate Skeptic to Lead EPA Transition (I told you this would be the second coming of James Watt) … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, U.S. Suburbs Are Still Fiscally Unsustainable

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ve made this point before, but the financial crisis soon to hit U.S. suburbia is another critical issue that wasn’t discussed at all during the presidential campaign, yet affects about half of all U.S. households (boldface mine): With infrastructure crumbling, … Continue reading →

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Links 11/9/16

Posted on November 9, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Spotted! A Coyote and Badger Hunting Together Frog goes extinct, media yawns 18 Awesome Facts About Giant Isopods Gone Too Soon – Ralph Cicerone, a Quiet Force for Scientific Progress in a Divisive Climate Ralph J. … Continue reading →

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