Just wanted to share that my first first-author paper is now online! In the journal Stem Cells and Development, here’s my paper on “Roles of Integrins in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth on Matrigel and Vitronectin.”
Archive for May, 2006
Sir Ian McKellen’s Blog
… is my latest addiction. Crammed with Blog posts, e-mails, photos, and more thoughts from one of my favorite actors and a very interesting man. 66 years old, still writing, acting, crusading for gay rights, and generally being an interesting fellow. Check it out.
I’m in the wrong field or I’m sane or both
A while back, a co-worker of mine posted an editorial they had clipped from Nature, which was the advice of an experienced researcher to potential graduate students in the sciences titled “What makes a good graduate student?”.
Now, either I’m a textbook example of a piss-poor graduate student, or the author is an elitist crazy and I’m sane. Read on to see snippets of her “advice”, and my incredulity and disbelief. (continued)
Too Bad We All Hate Kids . . . Maybe It’s Just Me
Oh, yeah, well, hate is a strong word . . . but gently dislike doesn’t make the cut. (continued)
PD: Prepare to have a good day
Futurama may be returning to TV
Apartment Update
Yup, more apartment photos– hey, moving is a big thing! We’ve now got some shots up from the “During” process… that is, our half moved-in current status. The furniture is all in the right locations, but the vast sea of books and knick-knacks still has to be waded through. Fun!
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My first first-author paper!
The Future of Scientific Publishing
Just read a fascinating (if lengthy) essay on disruptive technology and the future of scientific publishing. Well worth the read!
Deflation!
Just wanted to share Mint.com’s Visual Guide to Deflation, which is quite explanatory.
All Things Stem Cell
Hey all Paradoxdruid readers! I recently started up a blog on stem cells that I’d love you all to take a look at: http://www.allthingsstemcell.com/
Barely Literate: The Fermata
I participated in another Barely literate book review podcast, this time on Nicholson Baker’s “The Fermata”. Give it a listen!
Time for Change
Obama has outlined a strategy for America, in great depth. Read all about Change.gov!
Free Rice
Okay, I’ll admit that it’s entirely possible that I am the last person to learn about this website*, but it’s really addictive.
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