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Scientist (PhD chemistry, biochem postdoc, former chemistry professor). Blog at peterallenlab.com video at YouTube.com/@peterallenlab
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Okay, nerds, buckle in! It's time for some SCIENCE. Back in the late 1960s, a scientist got some government funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Atomic Energy Commission to look for interesting bacteria living in extreme environments. 1/x

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We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country. This Friday, where will you be? standupforscience2025.org

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🧪🔭Now that PubMed is finally down... 1. I hope PIs realise scientists do NOT exist apart from politics and finally own their responsibility 2. We scientists need to unite to face what's coming EVERYWHERE around the world. I do cringe at the thought of needing United scientists.

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It looks a little overexposed on our TV, but it’s definitely NOT the special edition…

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Brilliant. Hold state level hearings detailing the losses to research in blue states. Ask for testimony from researchers. Make sure to ask about their colleagues in red states. Get it up on social media.

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During Rare Disease Week, patients and advocates were in D.C. for an event with the NIH, FDA, and HHS to highlight work being done on treatments and cures. It was abruptly canceled. Why? The administration fired the people organizing this important event and advancing this work.

submitted 2 days ago • 55 comments

WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!? Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one! #standupforscience2025

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Big Tech is taking down posts that discuss abortion – even when they don’t violate content policies or guidelines. We can push back against this digital suppression. #StopCensoringAbortion

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Scoop: As federal health agencies are gutted, Kyle Diamantas, a Florida attorney w/ a slim resume + no prior gov't experience, is the new head of food safety at @US_FDA. Turns out, he's Donald Trump Jr.'s hunting buddy, @vanityfair.com is reporting exclusively: www.vanityfair.com/news/story/f... /1

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🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025. www.reddit.com/r/REU/commen...

submitted 7 days ago • 16 comments