Everyone keeps saying “brain drain”, but the NIH is the largest funder in the world. It’s not like the rest of the world has magically increased their science funding to pry us away. It’s not going to be a brain drain it’s just going to be the death of whole enterprise.

Alumni and others need to make it clear that they will pay a price if they do! I am already trying to do that.

The President's fiscal year 2027 Budget was released today. Important---Important---Important The President's Budget is always fundamentally a political document that Congress may or may not (usually not) take very seriously. www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u... 1/9

Pfizer has ended its large Phase III Trial of an updated COVID19 vaccine. They were not able to enroll enough people to meet their goal. A major problem is the FDA’s wholly unreasonable demand that people with chronic conditions, who benefit most from the vaccine, not be allowed to participate.

This is going to have a significant impact on study section participation if this holds true going forward.

"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace... I think what’s going on in our country — what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad." - Charles Barkley on CBS

It pisses me off so much when I see those ChatGPT ads where someone gets advice for sticking to a running routine or opening a restaurant — all that information is stolen from folks who have done actual research studies, run trials, written blogs, published essays & books. Fucking thievery.

🧪This is important. Russel Vought fact check by @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social When a non-scientist says w/ certainty that NIH caused the Covid19 pandemic, it is a red flag & arrogance. His intention is to destroy science & implement Project 2025. Articles of impeachment have been drafted.

Government must deliver for working people—and every dollar in our budget should work as hard as they do. That’s why I directed every agency to cut waste and help close our budget gap. Here’s some of what we found.

Hot take: MEGA brand of Pokemon > LEGO brand of Pokemon

“They got money for wars, but can’t feed the poor.” — Tupac said it years ago… and here we are. The Pentagon is now asking for an additional $200 BILLION for this war. We always find the money for war. But when it comes to housing, healthcare, or feeding people? Suddenly it’s crickets.

This is kinda bonkers. In addition, 20 amino acids were found on Ryugu, along with uracil and vitamin B3. These have been found in other instances, but since the samples from Ryugu were collected directly from the asteroid and delivered in sealed capsules, contamination on Earth could be ruled out.

This Russell Vought, trying to usurp the power of the purse. Congress and the people have made it abundantly clear that they want to fund science. But Vought keeps trying to steal those funds. www.science.org/content/arti...

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NOEM: I would disagree with the judge CROCKETT: I'm sure you would, but can you tell me whether or not you have a law degree? NOEM: A what? CROCKETT: A law degree NOEM: No I do no- CROCKETT: Okay

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Should next US Surgeon General be a grifter, wellness influencer? If Casey Means is confirmed, we will have 1st NON-licensed leader of the Public Health Service. This is NOT acceptable. Call your Senators. Tell them thanks, but NO thanks. We deserve better than Casey Means for USA's next top doctor

This week's cover @thelancet.com

Motion to stop referring to it as Next Generation Sequencing. That's like saying The Matrix is a recent movie

Read this article if you want to be even more infuriated.

Rep. Ilhan Omar: "The president talked about protecting Americans, and I just had to remind him that his administration was responsible for killing two of my constituents."

They beat a blind refugee who speaks no English for failing to obey police commands he could not understand. Then instead of apologizing, they charged him with possession of a “weapon”—HIS WALKING STICK. Then they dumped him miles from home without notifying anyone, after which he was found dead.

Please read this article to the end. Even before ICE got involved, this started because this *blind man who speaks no English and uses a curtain rod as a walking stick* got lost on a walk and some Karen called the police on him and they tasered and beat him bc he didn’t drop the rod. WTF

Join me in writing your Senators--this appointment is even more outrageous than Kennedy

Justice for Nurul

Update: He’s dead. Border Patrol killed a blind man. We need to hold them accountable.

Letz go even bigger and better,,, ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists are invited out to celebrate in Viva Las Vegas for the SHE GOT GAME Weekend ,,, Hit a guy up and LETZ GOOO

While the men are laughing at DJT’s misogynist jokes, 2x Olympic gold medalist, 2x PWHL champion & 2x NCAA champion Kelly Pannek is speaking eloquently about Alex Pretti’s death, the power of community, and leadership in groups of people with disparate opinions. WOMEN’S SPORTS >

What a remarkable young woman.

I’m embarrassed that I cheered for this group of absolute assholes.

A problematic stance from someone like @holdenthorp.bsky.social who has the position & privilege that comes with being Editor-in-Chief of Science Journals. Yes, scientists need to continue to do science. But science leaders can't leave the risk that comes with speaking up to others. 🧵1/8

This is an excellent @propublica.org long read on one of the most dangerous men in the U.S.: Russell Vought.

Check this out straight from the NIH website, acknowledging that multiyear funding was likely responsible for a 20% decrease in early stage investigators. And that it was expected. A strange approach for someone so committed to the next generation of scientists. grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

Not all hero’s wear capes

I am once again BEGGING people to talk to one scientist before posting news of a cancer “breakthrough.”

The Bills are hiring for a staff photographer that isnt quite full time hours but theres no way you could have another job. You'll be going to home and away games, covering training camp, mini camp, preseason and regular season games, taking player portraits, etc etc etc. 17.50 an hour. Lol. Wtf.

Ah yes first amendment is dead

Marty Makary. Say his name. Coward. Collaborator. He is working to destroy the market for vaccines at the behest of RFK Jr.

Bhattacharya wants a “Silicon Valley Culture” at NIH, as reported by @maaisha.bsky.social. Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mantra does not belong at a place dealing in human health and lives. Because those are the things you end up breaking. insidehealthpolicy.com/share/153444

Just a reminder that the UC system was not a party in this litigation. Faculty, staff and the @aaup.org fought on their own. UCLA, and the entire UC system, should be ashamed of themselves, and their leaders should be reminded of their submissives every day.

Really love that the NHL is unable to post clips due to IOC rules. So they’ve resorted to MS Paint highlights.

4,049 people gone from NIH compared to 2024, an 18% loss in staff. www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

Taking the NIH-mandated “research security training”, and I’m wondering if current HHS/FDA/NIH leadership has taken this training? Because I’m sure seeing a lot of contradictions between what the training says and their actions.

“Moderna, revealing the rejection, took the unusual step of releasing the letter it had received from Vinay Prasad… and issued a strongly worded statement from its CEO, who said the decision “does not further our shared goal of enhancing America’s leadership in developing innovative medicines.”

It is crazy, dystopian, and fascist that organizations, hospitals, universities, machine shops, car dealers, grocery stores, etc... are having to send out messages advising people about what to do if ICE or federal enforcement shows up at your place of business.

In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump’s Border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to “end the resistance.”

Watching the Seahawks win the Super Bowl in Santa Clara feels ick

We don't know what the right-wingers are complaining about with this halftime show. There's a pickup truck.

STAC needs to explain this outrageous statement. What are they thanking Trump for? He proposed a devastating #NIH 40% budget cut & a 15% cap on overhead costs. Congress listened to us & rejected them. Scientists are leaving the US, taking their talent with them. 🧪 www.statnews.com/american-sci...