April 2011
20 posts
Microbiology labs linked to nationwide salmonella... →
Uh oh.
NFL draft
and the Cleveland browns with the 6th, no wait the 27th, no wait the 21st pick…. Eternal mediocrity for the next 10 years.
Everytime ‘thriller’ comes on I still start movin’
Water Molecules Characterize the Structure of DNA... →
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for...”
First the Higgs, and now this... Anti-Helium... →
Back at this science thing. Love Mondays.
LHC has found the Higgs! →
A nice Easter present for all us nerds.
My mind was just bloooooown....
CNN is presenting a report about how sugar is as addictive as cocaine. Wait a minute here, you mean sugar and cocaine which share a common derivative also share the same addictive qualities? Nailed it CNN, NAILED IT.
And theres more, sugar is toxic? You mean like diabetes? Whoaaaaa.
Beams of Electrons Link Saturn With Its Moon... →
Whaaaaaaaaaaat?!?!?!
Quantum teleportation of light waves and instant... →
The implications of quantum computing are huge and reach beyond just the computing world. Instantly I think of the implications this might have for whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics. Could the large data set issues involved with sequencing genomes be nearly solved?
Anthrax Redux: Did the Feds Nab the Wrong Guy? →
Very interesting article, very long but very well written. I beleive the Amerithrax case is much deeper than anyone can fathom. Again, some nice shout outs to my old lab and my old research
Bacillus anthracis comparative genome analysis in... →
I did some of the MLVA at Battelle for this! I have my presentation (powerpoint) if anyone is interested contact me and I will send it out! (secret, noforn and SBU info redacted of course)
Infection by Tubercular MycobacteriaIs Spread by... →
Intercellular Nanotubes Mediate Bacterial... →
I’ve been lacking in my scientific posts for, oh lets say the past 6 months. Today will be an overload of the papers that I have found interesting in that time. It’s journal club time!
December 2010
3 posts
Washington Approves 'Synthetic Life' Research →
Somewhere in the world, J.Craig Venter is smiling.
You got me on this one...
Normally, I consider physics my second past time (after micro). I have read multiple books (probably more than micro) and nothing short of a thousand theoretical physics articles. I feel I have a pretty good grasp on the this strange world. But you know what Wired.com, you fuckin’ got me with this one. Either this article is the most brilliant idea ever, or it’s simply the dumbest...
Daydream, I Fell Asleep Amid the Flowers: 15 Tips... →
100% true, and it’s funny I consider myself such an amazing driver yet I accomplished at least 4 of these tasks on the way home today.
daydreaminreality:
The speed limit on city streets is 55 mph. On any freeway the speed limit is 95 or 40 mph, depending on your level of excitement.
When approaching your exit, be sure to be in the far left lane so that you can cross five lanes of...
November 2010
3 posts
Shape of genome just as important as content. →
Truly wonderful article that portrays how the shape of a genome (or chromosomes) can infact have a large impact on the organism, just as large of an impact that it rivals the gene content itself. Ideas like this seem to easy, but are brilliant none the less.
Pure gold is better than nothing. (Post about a...
There is no legitimate excuse for not posting on here for over a month. Really, there just isn’t. I created this tumblr to organize thoughts, ideas, publications, opinions, tunes and anything else that snaps into my brain for only a fleeting second. I have failed you Tumblr, I have failed you. But I shall avenge, beginning with this award winning post.
Currently, I am helping to put on...
September 2010
1 post
Genetic and eventual organism engineering
This is the first of what will most likely be many controversial posts, so if you are extremely religious and not open to outside the box ideas do not hit the jump.
With the recent advancements in genetic engineering and synthetic biology (care of JCVI) I, as many other biologists, have begun to question and define what I believe life really is and where it’s origins may have started.
This...
August 2010
9 posts
Monthly Music Review
I used to post this epicness regularly awhile back, so I figured while I had a minute there’s no better chance to get it started up again because lord knows I’ve been lacking in the post department.
What I checked out this month:
1) Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (3.5/5): While I consider this cd pretty good, I do not see what the hype is about. The Suburbs has a rather boring,...
Ten Ways Your Brain Is Sabotaging You →
Awesome Sunday morning article to read, and so true.
Sorry! And a public service announcement.
Sorry tumblr friends and followers and everyone who might gander a glance at my tumble blog. I am not neglecting you all, I have been far too busy at the CDC trying to make a name for myself. The good news is the goal is to have a manuscript in the hands of a respectable journal by the end of this year (2010 incase you forgot). The carrot of publication is dangling in front of me, as a primary...
“A man must learn to understand the motives of human beings, their illusions, and...”
– My man crush on Einstein continues. Everyone, create an igoogle page if you do not have one, make it your homepage, and add the Einstein quotes gadget. It will make your life better, I promise.
Scientists=Masochists
I swear 75% of all the worlds problems come in ELISA format.
26 years old. woooooooow.
1460 more days and counting until 30. Oh dear.
July 2010
24 posts
Breaking News
We received a possible ‘outbreak’ isolate today that tested positive for type B botulinum toxin via mouse bioassay and RT-PCR. Twas an infant case, so if you hear of any infant botulism around the east coast within the next few weeks please let a brother know!
All the chemicals in a human body combined are...
I’m not sure about this, I was once told I was worth my weight in gold which would be approximately 2,320,000 american dollars.
finnthehuman-:
ohyeahfacts:
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Biophotonics show apoptosis in real time and in... →
PNAS always gets the cool articles. I really want to see this in action.
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“Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely...”
College Course Designed to Help Geeks Learn How To... →
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Washington Post's "Top Secret America" →
Let me first say I applaud the effort and investigative journalism put into this interactive article. I believe the american public, but only the american public, should have limited access to what may or may not be occurring in their own backyards. However, I firmly believe this is an ill advised media stunt, driven by the need to stir up new readers to a failing newspaper industry. As someone...
Throwing it back old school with some good ole Foo...
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Universal Flu Vaccine →
Most of you probably don’t know that each year, the World Health Organization takes a wild stab at what flu strains will be prevalent that flu season and creates a vaccine based on this educated guess. This is why flu vaccines are pretty much worthless, and anyone who actually pays for a flu shot is a moron. The’re free for a reason. This article sheds new light in the fight against...