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Another great short essay, by Paul Nurse, 2021:
“Theorizing should be encouraged, and theories should be included in experimental papers to put data in context.”
This is serious, not click-bait. Every major medical advancement can be traced to fundamental science done by government-sponsored work. Support a New York State Biomedical Institute for a Healthier, More Affordable Future – Sign the Petition! via @Change
I had a great conversation with Bowei Li (Meaning Medicine) on communicating science to different audiences, talking with patients about science and the increasing role of AI in medicine. Thanks Bowei for inviting me! https://whatisglobalhealth.podcasts.library.columbia.edu/podcast/meaning-medicine-science-communication-in-and-outside-the-doctors-office/
Check in at 12pm EST today @FNucleosome to hear our new story on how one metabolite regulates chromatin structure and function
A patient reminded me of science’s power: 2 doses of immunotherapy and a fatal cancer GONE. Immunotherapy exists BECAUSE of basic research—work that can seem esoteric or wasteful. Before dismissing it, ask a scientist why it matters. Or ask the Nobel who discovered immunotherapy.