Sutirtha

When we are talking about illnesses, conditions, and physical features often associated with race, do you ever wonder what, exactly, do we mean by “race”? Lucky for us and for the world, we have this handy guide from bioanthropologist Holly Dunsworth. 🧪

Abstract In addition to the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS) locus, four loci (MS1, MS3, MS4, and MS7) have been identified to develop multilocus sequence typing tools for high-resolution genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in previous studies. However, the use of only five loci was insufficient for population genetic analysis of E. bieneusi from diverse hosts. In this study, comparison of a clinical genome sequence (C44566) with the whole genome sequence of an E. bieneusi isolate (H348) in GenBank led to the selection of the hypothetical protein 1 (hp1) and tubulin 1 (tub1) loci. Further analysis of the two loci with 156 E. bieneusi-positive samples showed high sequence polymorphisms in ITS Groups 1–6 and 10. Altogether, 30 and 23 sequence types were identified at hp1 and tub1, respectively. Genotyping based on the two loci confirmed the lack of genetic differentiation between Group 1 and Group 2 genotypes, as previously reported. Moreover, the genotypes in Groups 4 and 5 are more divergent from other genotypes within Groups 1–10. However, isolates in Group 11 and 12 could not be amplified at the hp1 and tub1 loci, supporting the previous conclusion of genetic uniqueness of the two genotype groups. The identified genetic markers and generated data could be used to develop a multilocus sequence typing tool for high-resolution genotyping of E. bieneusi, which would also have implications for understanding the taxonomy of Enterocytozoon spp., the public health significance of E. bieneusi in animals, and sources of E. bieneusi infections in humans.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘:
Identification of two new genetic loci for high-resolution genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi 🧪
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I love how this similar idea was deconstructed by Carl Sagan in his book "Pale Blue Dot"The Great Demotions.
We're not central to everything. The stars don't orbit around us. Our planet isn't the center of the heavens; the sun isn't central to our Galaxy; the Milky Way isn't central to the universe.

BlueSky is trying to monetize so let's show them some numbers:

Reskeet this if you refuse to pay for BlueSky+ until trust & safety decides to prioritize marginalized users.

That's $96 / year of lost revenue for each reskeet...

Some people follow every random account that comes to their timeline or follow every starterpack with a assumptions that 30-40% of them will follow them back. Later, they will unfollow random accounts. It's a way to grow your account.

Can I sell myself there? I fit the description.

Pratik Sinha of Alt news is on Bsky. Please add him to Indiasky.
bsky.app/profile/prat...

Nobody ever planted a tree in this photo. It was a working gravel pit 30 years ago.

We need to get over our obsession with planting trees and let nature do the job. The results are just SO much better.

It's also about realising we are not, in fact, central to everything. 🌍

If it helps with your anxiety at all, four fifths of all animals are nematodes.

They are literally "beating around the bushes".

Response to coups by elected leaders:

- South Korea: blocked by mass mobilization of citizens

- Brazil: coup leader indicted, barred from politics

- United States: coup leader re-elected with majorities in the legislature and a compliant Supreme Court

Add @zoo-bear.bsky.social to Indiasky

Welcome Zubair to Bluesky

Dapper

Fact-Checking RFK Jr. On Health -The Onion

Fact-Checking RFK Jr. On Health
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The Biden administration -with all electoral constraints removed - has just vetoed another UNSC resolution asking for a ceasefire, the release of all hostages and full humanitarian access to Gaza.

14-1

This is exactly who the Democrats are. Committed to genocide.

2-million-member union SEIU joins the growing calls for senators to vote to block weapons sales worth billions to Israel:

The wide-ranging anthology of Palestinian writers and artists - Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire - exploring Palestinian identity, history, and the struggle for liberation is available free from Haymarket Books. Download your copy!

www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1861-l...

They are probably going by number of downloads. Not by quality of the app or game. Download numbers are hugely manupulated.

I have been here for a year following various topics (mostly science and astronomy research). Seeing the new crowd makes me happy, and it makes the platform feel alive, but among them, there are a lot of optimistic expectations. I hope you are right. But I think otherwise. Will have to wait and see.

Nobody knows me in the community but I am, a fellow hasanabi head is here waiting for you guys since early Bsky days.

Keep going Joe. Don't stop.

@jonfavs Dems should resist any group or special interest that pressures them to take positions opposed by the electoral majority essential to win, whether that’s big corporations, rich donors, nonprofits, whoever. This isn’t about blaming specific groups for defeat - it’s about what’s required to win.

I agree we should let corporations and rich people dictate everything really. Who needs civil rights if we have their benevolence? If we're kind to him maybe Bill Gates will let us have water and nutrients someday

This winter, politicians should distribute air purifiers instead of kambal

If you’ve recently joined this platform, your feed might be very quiet.

Here is an excellent starter pack for new folks on Bluesky to follow.

Just tap on “follow-all” and see your feed come alive!

Trump promise to repeal Biden climate policies could cost US billions, report finds Trump could stop in its tracks US’s emergence as clean energy superpower and forfeit billions in investment

Trump threat to repeal Inflation Reduction Act could mean USA forgoes $80bn of investment and $50bn of exports

Other countries are circling….

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Blood mixed with flour as Israeli kills Palestinians seeking food in Gaza Air strikes hit civilians seeking aid in so-called 'humanitarian zone'

War on Gaza: Blood mixed with flour as Israeli kills Palestinians receiving food - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinians-seeking-food-killed-israeli-strikes-gaza-humanitarian-zone