Monthly Archives: May 2023

Links 5/26/23

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: One Health Approach for Reporting Veterinary Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales and Other Bacteria of Public Health Concern Neglected 80-year-old antibiotic shown to be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria Long COVID Seems to Make Distinct Changes to The Immune … Continue reading →

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The Four (Anti-) Freedoms

Posted on May 26, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

For Friday, outsourced to Jamelle Bouie: There are, I think, four freedoms we can glean from the Republican program. There is the freedom to control — to restrict the bodily autonomy of women and repress the existence of anyone who … Continue reading →

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Links 5/25/23

Posted on May 25, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Studies: Dogs can detect COVID-19 with greater than 80% sensitivity Myocarditis – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Probable Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from African Lion to Zoo Employees, Indiana, USA, 2021 (TEH KITTEH!) SARS-CoV-2 … Continue reading →

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You’re Not the Weirdo If You’re Still Taking Precautions Against (Long) COVID

Posted on May 25, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

The Michael Osterholm edition. To be clear, I’m not dragging Osterholm, but I’ve noticed a belief among some of my colleagues that knowledge of the virus (or even microbiology) somehow makes you magically immune to it (boldface mine): I also … Continue reading →

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Links 5/24/23

Posted on May 24, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why? Long-hidden ruins of vast network of Maya cities could recast history Climate change destroys habitats. Relocation of … Continue reading →

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New Democrats Are So Exhausting

Posted on May 24, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

And I’m using the old term ‘New Democrat’ because many of the Democrats running things aren’t just ideologically similar to the original New Democrats (and their first ‘generation’ of disciples), they’re the exact same people (e.g., Biden). This is one … Continue reading →

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Links 5/23/23

Posted on May 23, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Marburg Virus Disease: Global Threat or Isolated Events? The war on Japanese knotweed Blue Crab Survey Shows ‘Glimmer Of Hope’ After Record Low Numbers An NDM-Producing Escherichia coli Clinical Isolate Exhibiting Resistance to Cefiderocol and the … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Biden and Aging

Posted on May 23, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

While I’m not a Biden fan (cuz New Democrats gonna New Democrat, as we’re seeing now with the debt ceiling negotiations*), despite what polls state, I don’t think Biden’s age should be a factor in whether he should run again. … Continue reading →

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Links 5/22/23

Posted on May 22, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Coinfections in the lung: How viral infection creates a favorable environment for bacterial and fungal infections Disrupted seasonality and association of COVID-19 with medically attended respiratory syncytial virus infections among young children in the US: January … Continue reading →

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Professional Democrats Are Bad at Their Jobs: The 14th Amendment Edition

Posted on May 22, 2023 by mikethemadbiologist

When I use the phrase ‘professional Democrats’, I don’t just mean actual politicians and their sundry advisors and staff, but also organizations that typically align with Democrats. And they’re just so bad at this. Today’s episode involves the attempt to … Continue reading →

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