Monthly Archives: June 2021

Links 6/25/21

Posted on June 25, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: In Defense of Science Neutralising antibody activity against SARS-CoV-2 VOCs B.1.617.2 and B.1.351 by BNT162b2 vaccination (the key figures are in the supplemental materials…) Seattle scientist digs up deleted coronavirus genetic data, adding fuel to the … Continue reading →

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He Really Was That Bad

Posted on June 25, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

For anyone still suffering from ‘anti- anti-Trump’ syndrome, this does not mean Joe Biden (or Democrats) is A Good Man. But we should acknowledge just how horrible Trump was, especially his response to the COVID-19 pandemic (boldface mine): In the … Continue reading →

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Links 6/24/21

Posted on June 24, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Brain imaging before and after COVID-19 in UK Biobank CDC launches multistate investigation after imported rescue dog tests positive for rabies variant twice eradicated in U.S. Mass mask-wearing notably reduces COVID-19 transmission We have another highly … Continue reading →

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D.C. Statehood Matters for D.C. Residents Too

Posted on June 24, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Most of the discussion about D.C. statehood revolves around the likely gain of two Democratic Senate and one House seat, which isn’t surprising, since that’s how statehood would affect most people. But for D.C. residents, there is a far more … Continue reading →

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Links 6/23/21

Posted on June 23, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: CDC investigating TB cases linked to tainted bone repair product used in more than 100 patients Life sciences is poised to be Boston’s dominant industry. Has the area become the Silicon Valley of biotech? Using Nuclear … Continue reading →

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The State of COVID-19 in D.C.: It Got Worse

Posted on June 23, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Though you wouldn’t know that from official pronouncements. Also, the data reporting is really… not good. D.C. isn’t really reporting daily test data by ward, so we lack context for the prevalence data (e.g., if a ward had 9 positives … Continue reading →

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Links 6/22/21

Posted on June 22, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: This giant prehistoric rhino was the biggest land mammal to walk the Earth The Delta Variant Could Create “Two Americas” Of COVID, Experts Warn Maine Residents Fend Off Poisonous Caterpillars Pediatric cardiologists explain myocarditis and why … Continue reading →

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People Have to Like This Crap: The Child Tax Credit Edition

Posted on June 22, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

One of Biden’s signature anti-poverty programs is the Child Tax Credit, which gives families $300 per month per child as a tax refund (if someone pays no taxes, they receive a check). Unfortunately, the implementation leaves a lot to be … Continue reading →

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Links 6/21/21

Posted on June 21, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The Pandemic’s Wrongest Man: In a crowded field of wrongness, one person stands out: Alex Berenson. New Dinosaur Species Is Australia’s Largest, Researchers Say Glacier Blood? Watermelon Snow? Whatever It’s Called, Snow Shouldn’t Be So Red. … Continue reading →

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The Mayoral Retirement Non-Crisis

Posted on June 21, 2021 by mikethemadbiologist

Over at Politico, there’s an article about how many mayors are deciding to leave office, in part, due to trials and travails of the COVID-19 crisis. This is presented as a bad thing. That is wrong. Some asshole with a … Continue reading →

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