Monthly Archives: September 2025

There Is an Invective Gap

Posted on September 19, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

One party uses demonizing words much more often in Congressional newsletters. Guess which party? Here’s enemy: Anyway, in an era of fascism, Democrats really need to close the invective gap. There’s far worse that might need to happen before this … Continue reading →

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Links 9/18/25

Posted on September 18, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Are Abortion Pills Safe? Here’s the Evidence. A Single Mutation Made Horses Rideable and Changed Human History ‘We’re winning a battle’: Mexico’s jaguar numbers up 30% in conservation drive Metformin may reduce risk of long COVID … Continue reading →

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Links 9/17/25

Posted on September 17, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria claims 4 lives in Florida: What to know DNA study reveals origin of world’s first pandemic The Day After Tomorrow: Weather prediction agencies across the world are embracing A.I. models to assist with … Continue reading →

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One Bad Thing About Fighting Fascists Is What You Have to Do to Stop Them: Thoughts on a Possible Shutdown

Posted on September 17, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

I hope I’m wrong, but I think this is correct (boldface mine): Much of what I’m about to explain comes from general reporting and observation over recent weeks but also a report this morning from Punchbowl. The gist is that … Continue reading →

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Links 9/16/25

Posted on September 16, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: A Deadly, Flesh-Eating Bacteria Is On The Rise, And You Can Get It From Raw Oysters Can artificial intelligence cause medical errors? This MIT researcher shows it can. RFK Jr. Is Making His Bid To Become … Continue reading →

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What Trump’s Occupation Did and Did Not Accomplish Regarding Crime

Posted on September 16, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

And, of course, this whole discussion assumes Trump cares about crime in D.C., when, in fact, he just wanted to punish D.C. for being a Democratic stronghold. But if we’re willing to pretend that Trump was acting in good faith, … Continue reading →

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Links 9/15/25

Posted on September 15, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The NIH says it’s focused on whole-virus vaccines. What are they? Favoring an older, traditional type of vaccine over newer technologies may be misguided, vaccine experts say. (it’s fucking stupid is what it is) The world’s … Continue reading →

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Links 9/14/25

Posted on September 14, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Trump officials to link covid shots to child deaths, alarming career scientists Pediatric Brain Cancer Group to Lose Federal Funding A mysterious rose survived Hurricane Katrina and spread throughout the US. Its origins are still unknown … Continue reading →

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Links 9/13/25

Posted on September 13, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens List 2024: a prioritisation study to guide research, development, and public health strategies against antimicrobial resistance Senator Murray Calls for Immediate Firing of RFK Jr., Commends CDC Director Monarez’s Stand for … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It…

Posted on September 13, 2025 by mikethemadbiologist

…a week of Mad Biologist posts: Some Scenes from the Free D.C. March Et Tu, Murdoch? HHS Secretary Kennedy Is in Trouble Is This Gold Standard Science? Because It Seems Kinda Sucky, Akshually How Congress Plans to Undermine D.C.’s Home … Continue reading →

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