Sam Connell

“we reviewed the science, listened to the experts, and completely ignored it all because we are fuckin dumbasses who want millions of people to die”

Every reputable expert I know considers mRNA vaccine technology to be one of the most revolutionary advances in medicine in our lifetimes. Its inventors won the Nobel Prize in 2023. Shutting it down now is pointless self-harm to humanity.

Join us in India for an exciting meeting on mitochondria in health, disease, and aging, Oct 9 to 11, 2025, at Manipal University, Manipal.

“We don’t just have Christians in our caucus: We have Jews and Muslims, we have atheists and agnostics,” he said. “But we joined together hand in hand and said a prayer to the power of love and its ability to give us strength and peace and comfort as we embark on this journey on behalf" of all of us

The sound of ‪the voice of @jamestalarico.bsky.social has been resonating in this house for a while...but this week, I walk down the hall, and turn the corner to refill a water cup and his calm voice steadies my angry heart & points at the highest good. I am grateful for humble leaders like James.

Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats' redistricting exodus an act of faith (RNS) — Talarico said: ‘It’s not just a political struggle, it is a spiritual struggle, and we need to shield ourselves and be ready for the fight ahead.’

“Democracy is a lot more than just a constitution; it’s a covenant,” said Texas Rep. James Talarico, one of dozens of Democratic legislators who have left Texas in redistricting dispute. My @rns.org story: religionnews.com/2025/08/05/j...

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the beginning of a coordinated wind-down of its mRNA vaccine development activities...."

cc: Sen. Bill Cassidy

To say that "the data show these vaccines fail" in regards to the mRNA plaform is unforgivable.

For those of you that don't remember - this is the data from a SINGLE dose. In December 2020. So good I cried in grateful tears.

The FBI released its Uniform Crime Report *today* showing that all categories of violent crime are down in Washington DC, returning to pre-2020 levels.

Thank you for your hard work for supporting mental health! I really appreciated the magic of Science Twitter. Curating your experience in a new community is vulnerable & messy & takes real time. Solidarity–the feel of "all of this" isn't quite right for so many, as the world is so awful right now.

I really miss Twitter and my community there. The feel of this place isn't quite right for me, but trying to make a go of it.

Hoping to talk honestly about supporting PhD student mental health, and living my life with all it's quirks (including having ADHD). You here for the journey?

1. There is a “Photoreceptors & Retina Circuitry” nano symposium at @sfn.org this year!

2. I’ll be presenting research from my lab in said nano symposium!

Final Program announced for the Mech. of Plant Development FASEB (Aug 24-28 in Southbridge MA USA).: tinyurl.com/2cfa8keo

If you're affiliated with the UC system, I'd encourage you to join me in signing this open letter to the President's Office urging him to fight the Trump administration's recent illegal rescissions of grant money to scholars at UCLA in court.

Trumpists are weak and now is the time to hit them.

Hello. The president's continued insistence that the BLS numbers are rigged, political, or otherwise manipulated is a lie. Please stop saying 'baseless claim.' Thank you.

The books arrived!

The new books arrived, looking great! @michaelemann.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @publicaffairs1796.bsky.social

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I want to get rid of my 2nd car.
I want a cargo bike.

I desire a Tern GSD, but I know some of you all have more experience and strong opinions. Tell me what to do.

Goals are grocery getting, tween carrying, roustabouting.

Microtubule-driven cell shape changes and actomyosin flow synergize to position the centrosome Schaeffer et al. show that the centrosomal array of microtubules is positioned by the contraction of the actomyosin network and the reorganization of cell

not a joke:
Could someone please send me by DM the PDF of my paper which is behind paywall and I don't have access to it...
rupress.org/jcb/article-...
Thanks !

I am absolutely delighted that my new institution @pittophathalmology.bsky.social has a presence here on Bsky!

So much news coming from them/us over the next little while.

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As a reviewer of open source lab hardware manuscripts for a few years now, I am asking the community to PLEASE include step by step construction documentation with your manu submissions, ideally with photos. I know its a lot of work but also the heart of your design being reproducible by others. 🙏

Hey, Neuroimaging friends: I am getting laid off soon due to the cuts to NIH. I have filled out applications far and wide to no avail.

Does anyone have any leads on a lab that might be able to use someone with a strong background in neuroimaging data analytics?

Any imaging labs out there looking for an RA with the expertise stated below?

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Population Genomics/Evolutionary Genomics

Job alert! I am looking for someone who would like to join my lab as a senior researcher, permanent, with teaching included. My lab is new, I still have startup money, just sayin. DM or email me with questions. Deadline Aug. 11th, interviews in september.
Ad here: jobs.uni-rostock.de/jobposting/c...

Department of Health and Human Services—National Institutes of Health—Application of Impoundment Control Act to Availability of Funds for Grants Congress appropriated amounts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out various research objectives for fiscal year 2025. In accordance...

BREAKING: Watchdog government agency finds the NIH and the Trump administration have illegally withheld funds in violation of the Impoundment Control Act, and rips into HHS for failing to justify its slow-walking of funds.

www.gao.gov/products/b-3...

Trump's approval rating has plummeted to 38% in the new Amherst Poll.

His approval is only 39% with MEN broadly, which is nuts.

I'll say it again—you cannot gaslight people into believing the economy is strong.

The job market is terrible and prices are rising.

People are pissed.

I've now received five NIH notice of awards for new or continuing grants since January. Almost enough data to detect some patterns. Here are a few observations. 1/n

Dude, the history behind the word dude is wild The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

Jenn brings enormous amount of expertise in combining image analysis with transcriptomics to add functional relevance to these data types. She will be working with Kristen's group on habenula-ventral tegmental area circuity in the context of stress and addiction. Welcome Jenn!