Just wanted to share that my first first-author paper is now online! In the journal Stem Cells and Development, here’s my paper on “Roles of Integrins in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Growth on Matrigel and Vitronectin.”
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The Great Japan Honeymoon Summary Mega-Post
Andrew and Teisha’s Honeymoon in Japan, from May 19th, 2009 to June 3rd, 2009 was amazing, outrageous, breathtaking, amusing, romantic, and above all great fun. Throughout the trip, we documented and photographed our journey to share with friends and family, as posts on Paradoxdruid’s Rants. Now, we’ve compiled all the posts together, along with some other observations and links into one mega-post for posterity. Read on!
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Day 16 of Japan: Returning to America
Here’s our last pictures of the trip– we’re safe and sound at home now. Travelogue complete!
Day 15 of Japan: Edo-Tokyo Museum and Souvenir Shopping
Our last full day in Tokyo was quite a trip– we hit the biggest museum, and then wandered some familiar streets for souvenirs. Descriptions to come, once we’re back in the states! Commentary finished!
Day 14 of Japan: Tsukiji and Harajuku
Our second to last day in Japan was a lazy return to some of our favorite spots in Tokyo. Write-up is now complete!
Day 13 of Japan: Return to Tokyo and Akihabara
The return to Tokyo left us tired, but victorious — text is now complete below!
Day 12 of Japan: Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavillion, Manga Museum, and more Kyoto
Pictures are up, but come back in a day or so for all the neat explanations! Descriptions done!
Day 11 of Japan: Cemeteries, Temples, and back to Kyoto
Today we hit some temples in Koyasan, then spent a lot of time at the amazing Okunoin Cemetery again, said our goodbyes to Koyasan, and headed back to Kyoto. Lots of pictures, and now complete with descriptions!
Day 10 of Japan: Koyasan and Okunoin
Pictures ahoy and now complete with text!
Today we set out from Kyoto for Koyasan, a village in the nearby mountains that was founded by a Buddhist monk in the 800s AD and now has over 100 Buddhist temples.
Day 9 of Japan: Kyoto: Castles, and Temples, and Shrines (and Malls), oh my!
Today we hit a number of temples, shrines, and other attractions in Kyoto. We now just updated with some travelogue text — read on for details accompanying the pictures!
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Day 8 of Japan: Kurama Onsen and Arashiyama
Text below is now complete! Read on!
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My first first-author paper!
The Future of Scientific Publishing
Just read a fascinating (if lengthy) essay on disruptive technology and the future of scientific publishing. Well worth the read!
Deflation!
Just wanted to share Mint.com’s Visual Guide to Deflation, which is quite explanatory.
All Things Stem Cell
Hey all Paradoxdruid readers! I recently started up a blog on stem cells that I’d love you all to take a look at: http://www.allthingsstemcell.com/
Barely Literate: The Fermata
I participated in another Barely literate book review podcast, this time on Nicholson Baker’s “The Fermata”. Give it a listen!
Time for Change
Obama has outlined a strategy for America, in great depth. Read all about Change.gov!
Free Rice
Okay, I’ll admit that it’s entirely possible that I am the last person to learn about this website*, but it’s really addictive.Â
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