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Links 5/2/26

Posted on May 2, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: The COVID vaccine myocarditis signal was real but is now resolved. ACIP’s March agenda pretends otherwise. How to report a N=12 study? An Eponym for Scientific Censorship in America: Bhattacharyaism How Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Could Devastate … Continue reading →

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Links 5/1/26

Posted on May 1, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Avian flu detected in Idaho dairy cows as study explores role of virus RNA detection in bovine semen Tetanus Deaths Still Happening in the U.S., CDC Report Shows Gray whales, once rare in San Francisco Bay, … Continue reading →

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Not a Great Week for D.C. on the Crime Front, but Still Much Better Than Last Year

Posted on May 1, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Since last week, we really have not seen any changes in the crime rate for most categories. That said, homicides increased to 25* this week–there were 48 homicides at this same time last year. As has been the case throughout … Continue reading →

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Links 4/30/26

Posted on April 30, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Trump to Nominate Doctor Who Has Publicly Supported Vaccines as C.D.C. Director If your heart stopped right now, would a stranger save you? It depends on your sex. Why women are less likely to receive CPR—and … Continue reading →

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Links 4/29/26

Posted on April 29, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Diarrhea-causing infection increasing in US, CDC says Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York State cemetery Reply to Nathan Cofnas The Ancient Weapons Active in Your Immune System Today EvolvingSTEM Brings Lab Experiments … Continue reading →

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In 2027, What Performative Failures Should Democrats Prioritize?

Posted on April 29, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

For purposes of this post, I am assuming that Democrats take back the House and at best, have a one seat majority in the Senate. Anyway, onto the main event… One argument I have seen online against Democrats impeaching Trump … Continue reading →

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Links 4/28/26

Posted on April 28, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: Quantifying the spatiotemporal dynamics of the first two epidemic waves of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the United States Up to 56,000 people died from COVID-19 or RSV last year Here’s how the wildlife trade is fueling disease … Continue reading →

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There Is No Reason to Avoid Impeaching Trump. In Fact, There Are Thirteen Reasons to Impeach

Posted on April 28, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

A couple of weeks ago, Democratic congressman John Larson introduced an impeachment resolution. It is worth noting that Larson is a ‘member in good standing’: he is not a backbencher or loose cannon, and at one point, leader of the … Continue reading →

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Links 4/27/26

Posted on April 27, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: This is a tale of two outbreaks. The difference is RFK Jr. (important, must-read) The Oldest Octopus Fossil Ever Isn’t An Octopus At All, Scientists Discover Dragonflies can see a color humans can’t and it could … Continue reading →

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Links 4/26/26

Posted on April 26, 2026 by mikethemadbiologist

Links for you. Science: NIH FY2025 funding data finally emerges on RePORT Rigid Gender Roles Are a Lie. Just Ask These 7,000-Year-Old Skeletons. Mumps infections reveal that vaccine-preventable illnesses are resurging in the U.S. Why Are People Injecting Themselves with … Continue reading →

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