Go talk to your Iranian friends, students, postdocs, colleagues. Offer to take on their tasks at work. There is little contact with Iran right now from outside - most of us have no idea what it is like not to have contact with family members while they are being attacked.
Come work with Ben Berks FRS in Oxford
2 x PDRA posts: Molecular Analysis of Bacterial Outer Membrane Protein Biogenesis
2 complementary projects investigating bacterial outer membrane protein biogenesis. Building on our recent work (Nature (2015) 647: 479-487)
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Last night brought our termly Lockdown Translations Unlocked evening of creative translations. Here are just some of those who featured. Many thanks to Dr Francesca Beretta for organising a great event and all those who contributed.
Check out our latest paper on the glycine receptor with
@chakrapanilab.bsky.social
where we show the interplay between the orthosteric and allosteric binding sites.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Check out our latest review of advanced sampling of membrane transporter dynamics - link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Great work from Jon Colburn and @simonlichtinger.bsky.social !
View of the @britishlibrary.bsky.social from my hotel. A long day again, but a good day
Ancient wine-making tradition in Pakistan. An interesting read imho
www.wineenthusiast.com/kalash-wine-...
Raymond stands at the centre of the picture next to the entrance to the seminar room. He is surrounded by five family members including his wife.
Yesterday we came together to honour Professor Raymond Dwek through the naming of the Raymond Dwek Seminar Room. Raymond's family (pictured) joined the celebration and Raymond was visibly touched, saying: "Thank you for this amazing gesture. I'm humbled by it, but I will treasure it."
Andrew & Fergie hiding in the jungle to escape the Epstein allegations.
Credit: Sahdia Khalid
In today's @scienceofthetimes.bsky.social @sykhalid.bsky.social ^& I talk with Adrian Wooflson about his new book "On the Future of Species". Where AI and genome editing meet, new species lie, and ethical questions emerge. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
It’s a highlight of my career that I do know him.
Many layers to this mate, but mostly- let’s be kind to each other, who knows what’s coming around the corner?
A portrait of a woman, Mary Somerville, dressed in 19th-century attire, featuring a dark gown with a fur trim and a lace ruffle at the neckline. The person has a composed expression and an elegant hairstyle. The background is dark, highlighting the figure.
A historical text page discussing a scientific study titled "On the Magnetizing Power of the More Refrangible Solar Rays" by Mrs. M. Somerville, communicated by W. Somerville, M.D. F.R.S., dated February 2, 1826.
#OnThisDay in 1826, the first paper to be written by a woman was read at a Royal Society meeting. The paper, by noted polymath Mary Somerville, was read at the meeting by her husband, as she wasn't permitted to attend. https://bit.ly/2A3Cj2N
A gift of an article from the inimitable Colin Kleanthous as he says a moving farewell to his laboratory. A brave, unrepentant and scientifically brilliant journey is described - please have a read, friends.
www.jbc.org/article/S002...
Scientists are concerned that curiosity-driven research is set to be further cut back after three research councils confirmed they have paused funding opportunities. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports #academicsky #researchfunding
https://ow.ly/lpvO50Y67ku
It’s how I fund my research, playing as an extra in Harry Potter rip off movies
Long day, finished with a really fun dinner at Merton college Oxford
I was given the Burton diaries for my birthday a couple of years ago- so good. But his voice - something else
Football has entered a dark era
Thanks Venus. I’m heading to Brum today so cannot go, otherwise would have!
We’re not winning the league this season, but at least we’ve not lost to utterly unlikeable Arteta.
Professor Raymond Dwek and colleagues @ox.ac.uk urge renewed investment in host-targeting broad-spectrum antivirals as a ‘global shield’ if vaccines falter. Read more ⬇️
December in Oxford
Great photo!
Poppit the Classics School dog is getting into the festive spirit and wishes all her fans the very best.
If Oxford, colleges are a good bet. And get fellow’s discount
Wise words from @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social!
You can hear more from Paul here on our podcast: How To Build A Sustainable World - Paul Behrens.
youtu.be/VQrGldPO7P8
@timcoulson.bsky.social
England batting collapse…. And I land back at Heathrow in time for the Liverpool game- it’s just all too uplifting 🤦🏽♀️
Spoke to effing soon. Another one back to the bowler. Muppet
Ironically he’s still there!
Watching Crawley bat is pure pain
