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jasonsynaptic.bsky.social
šŸ‡æšŸ‡¦šŸ‡³šŸ‡æšŸ‡ŗšŸ‡øNeuroscientist/amateur virologist. Professor, University of Utah. Molecular mechanisms of memory, repurposed transposons, and virus-like intercellular signaling. Personal views. Photography, travel, sports. www.shepherdlab.org
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I know
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Yup. But it’s probably going to be last minute decking and so I don’t know if the NIH can scramble fast enough to release funds if they could free up $$.
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If this can’t get funded..don’t know what can!
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I don’t think it’s at all like twitter 10 years ago but agree on not letting the bots and angry trolls take over. The algorithm doesn’t amplify that BS and blocking actually works.
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Yeah I disagree but the algorithm works differently anyway. I’m tired of people telling me what to do in defiance of these asshats. We can all decide how to engage or not to at all..but part of the bigger issue is infighting and diluting a clear message of..telling them to F off.
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True. I haven’t see all that much trolling on here…yet. I can take it though šŸ˜†
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This is not for him. He will get engagement no matter what and be will hope for outcry. But, not saying anything is also complicit in letting them dictate the narrative.
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YOUNG: "I am hesitant to draw this conclusion, but I have an unflinching obligation to draw it – that this represents racial discrimination. And discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That’s what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out."
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Sigh. Who would want competent and experienced scientists to advise the NIH Director?! Ah yes, the age of ā€œgold standardā€ science is upon us!
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But I am somewhat enjoying them grilling him!
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Thank you!
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What changed between April and May? I don’t think it’s just staffing issues and even my PO doesn’t know why there’s such a hold up.
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We have study section in a few days…on Teams. Woo!
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My American passport says I was born in South Africa šŸ˜†. Oof..I actually had a real nasty experience when I did my in person citizenship test. Will tell you one day.
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Congrats Bryan, we will miss you here! Good luck!
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Yup 😭😭
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We are a bit distracted over here mate! 🫠
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Yup šŸ˜“
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I missed this! Cool!!
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They don’t seem to care! None of this is popular. Who thinks cutting cancer and Alzheimer’s funding is going to be a popular decision?!
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Totally! Scary times.
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Dammit. Same with mine.
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What institute?