Just got our NOA! Our P01 was funded! A big effort to identify modifier genes and drugs for congenital disorders of glycosylation. Excited to get to work!

Could fruit flies be the key to decoding rare human diseases? 🪰 🧬 Watch researchers at @nikkilink.bsky.social‬'s Link Lab & @clementychow.bsky.social‬'s Chow Lab use these tiny models to uncover new insights & potential treatments for rare conditions: buff.ly/xKXEbCS 🎬

Now is the time to broadcast your research! Attend our workshop to learn valuable social media tips from the experts: @clementychow.bsky.social @blockintheback.bsky.social @bwjones.bsky.social, Andrea Gallegos @uuhsresearch.bsky.social @utah.edu Register today! lu.ma/4imwl2jv

#ICYMI - the #MetabolismMondays series, curated by @iamshef.bsky.social‬ Check out this interview, spotlighting Holly Thorpe (postdoc from @clementychow.bsky.social lab @uuhsresearch.bsky.social), who is using #Drosophila to study rare metabolic disorders:

The medical evidence review, published by the Department of Be Careful What You Wish For.... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Finding Fruit in Flies #MetabolismMondays Meet Holly Thorpe, newly minted PhD and current post doc from @clementychow.bsky.social lab @uuhsresearch.bsky.social who is using #Drosophila for decoding rare metabolic disorders and transforming lives ! #theNodeCorrespondents #ecr @the-node.bsky.social

Repost w/ correct link! The Dept of Human Genetics at the Univeristy of Utah is hosting a Rising Stars in Genetics & Genomics postdoc symposium. We are looking to feature postdocs doing cool science! Please self nominate or nominate an excellent postdoc! #ASHGtrainees docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I had a wonderful visit through this symposium a few years ago and made so many great connections, including to one of my now-closest friends! Apply apply apply! (updated link)

Repost w/ correct link! The Dept of Human Genetics at the Univeristy of Utah is hosting a Rising Stars in Genetics & Genomics postdoc symposium. We are looking to feature postdocs doing cool science! Please self nominate or nominate an excellent postdoc! #ASHGtrainees docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A combination of human genetic analysis and research in flies identified the protective gene, which could ultimately lead to better therapies for people with the seizure disorder. uofuhealth.utah.edu/newsroom/new...

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The claim that the destruction of essential civilizational institutions is being done in the name of the Jews is itself a form of antisemitism—cultural vandalism carried out in our name. That, my friends, is rank bullshit.

Why settle for Bateman when you can have Batman

It’s only Wednesday

Cheese bread exploded

Across the last 48 hours, “Signalgate” has morphed from one scandal into what I think is best thought of as five distinct overlapping scandals, as well as providing some fascinating political insight into who has power and how decisions get made in Trump II. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-five-s...

Miracles do happen

Lab slack

The Chow Lab is hiring postdocs! We discover modifier genes and new therapeutics for rare diseases. Lots of opportunities to work with clinicians, families, foundations, and industry. Check out our posters: 444, 445, 496, 517, and 519. Also checkout talk 154 on Saturday linktr.ee/clementchow #Dros25

It seems like when you write a decision giving the President king-like powers, you shouldn't be indignant when he acts like a king.

I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.

So… what about hospitals?

The specific quote from General John DeWitt, justifying Japanese internment: “The very fact that no sabotage has taken place to date is a disturbing and confirming indication that such action will be taken.”

Discovered that broiling your corned beef makes it amazing

A guy worth a half billion isn’t worried about the stock market plummeting, so why are all you poors complaining, huh?

Build a bear is a publicly traded company and it’s reporting a large profit. Just in case you’re wondering what you’re doing with your life

An angel gets his wings. Every time I have Kidd’s birthday party is canceled.

Academia

I have to say: Chuck Schumer is a weak man and a fool. This was the one cudgel Dems had. Now it's up to the courts which we new from the beginning were at best going to slow some things down. There's 18 hours left to somehow bring additional pressure to bear. It will be really hard to do that.

The awesome power of genetics! Thanks for sharing, Clement!

The Chow Lab has a new paper! In this study, we show how natural variants in SEL1L modify NGLY1 deficiency outcomes. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

5 yr anniversary of the day I started my COVID ICU visit

Active competetive listening

Bread

Chinese American deli fried chicken

I guess it’s time to resurrect this from the first tr*mp term. Same message. Stand for science. www.deseret.com/2017/2/8/206...

So they crispr’d a mouse

A better America is possible. Imagine going to the doctor and not being worried about the cost. Imagine having three days off per week and being able to pay all your bills. Imagine being able to go to college and graduate without debt. It’s possible.

Introducing the kids to a classic

Fireplace life

My FIL is serious when he says he thinks Trump is the antichrist and we’re in the end times

Vent life

You have no idea how much of a feat it was for me to remove and replace a kitchen faucet today

What if I flashed a Utah U every time I gave a talk

Illegally purging thousands of IRS workers in the middle of tax filing season is another act of plain corruption designed to benefit Musk, Trump, and their wealthy friends. 1/

So this is what real university leadership is like www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

This is a whole piece about 2 republicans in Utah www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/u...