Monthly Archives: June 2020

Links 6/25/20

Posted on June 25, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Science: Linking Epidemiology and Whole-Genome Sequencing to Investigate Salmonella Outbreak, Massachusetts, USA, 2018 How much leeway is there to relax COVID-19 control measures? Fifty-four scientists have lost their jobs as a result of NIH probe into foreign ties Lynika Strozier, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes in Politics, Timing Is Everything

Posted on June 25, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

In one of my daily roundups, I noted that, in D.C.’s local elections, anti-policing sentiment might have pushed one candidate over the top. Well, here’s the full story–the setup (boldface mine): Janeese Lewis George didn’t think her views on policing … Continue reading →

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Links 6/24/20

Posted on June 24, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Evolution of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhimurium driven by anthropogenic selection and niche adaptation How — and When — Can the Coronavirus Vaccine Become a Reality? Washington has yet to see unhealthful pollution levels this year. That’s … Continue reading →

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How South Korea’s Response to a Surge Demonstrates American Acquiescence

Posted on June 24, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

I realize I’ve been very critical of D.C.’s COVID-19 response recently. But what’s worse is that, compared to most states, it has been a fairly good response. In case you’re wondering, that is damning with faint praise. The southern states … Continue reading →

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Links 6/23/20

Posted on June 23, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Flushing the Toilet May Fling Coronavirus Aerosols All Over: A new study shows how turbulence from a toilet bowl can create a large plume that is potentially infectious to a bathroom’s next visitor. A new pandemic … Continue reading →

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Joshua Chamberlain Just Rolled Over in His Grave

Posted on June 23, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Lest there be any confusion that the Confederate flag is about ‘heritage’, an outgoing Republican member of Maine House of Representatives, would like to set you straight (boldface mine): An outgoing Republican lawmaker who sits on the Lincoln Town Council … Continue reading →

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Links 6/22/20

Posted on June 22, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The Scientist, the Air and the Virus. Most of us had never heard of aerosol science before the pandemic. Then Virginia Tech’s Linsey Marr showed up and became our tour guide to the invisible world of … Continue reading →

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D.C. Is Entering Phase 2 Today, and D.C. Should Wait

Posted on June 22, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Today, D.C. is entering phase 2 of its reopening. The big changes are restaurants can have indoor seating, gyms can reopen with limited attendance, and houses of worship can allow up to 100 people or 50 percent occupancy (whichever is … Continue reading →

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Links 6/21/20

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Slowing the Coronavirus Is Speeding the Spread of Other Diseases To understand who’s dying of Covid-19, look to social factors like race more than preexisting diseases A nose-horned dragon lizard lost to science for over 100 … Continue reading →

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On Capital?

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

Observed at the corner of 14th and R Streets NW, Logan Circle, D.C.:

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