Author Archives: madamescientist

Infectious Humor: A retrovirus carries genetic information in the form of RNA instead of DNA.

Posted on June 14, 2012 by madamescientist

Infectious Humor: A retrovirus carries genetic information in the form of RNA instead of DNA. Continue reading →

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Beauty of the Butterfly Egg: Insects have been around for at least 300 million years.

Posted on June 12, 2012 by madamescientist

Beauty of the Butterfly Egg: Insects have been around for at least 300 million years. Continue reading →

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MAXI CIRCLE: We’re stuffed full of science-y goodness, and reached maximum capacity for a shared circle!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by madamescientist

MAXI CIRCLE: We’re stuffed full of science-y goodness, and reached maximum capacity for a shared circle! Continue reading →

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THE MAKING OF A VACCINE: Deeksha Tare recounts the twists and turns in a high profile and expensive chase for the…

Posted on June 10, 2012 by madamescientist

THE MAKING OF A VACCINE: Deeksha Tare recounts the twists and turns in a high profile and expensive chase for the… Continue reading →

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Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful.

Posted on June 9, 2012 by madamescientist

Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful. Continue reading →

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The One Ring: Structure of the c Ring of the Proton Pumping ATP synthase.

Posted on June 6, 2012 by madamescientist

The One Ring: Structure of the c Ring of the Proton Pumping ATP synthase. Continue reading →

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Andrew Huxley (Nov 22, 1917 – May 30, 2012): An Appreciation.

Posted on June 3, 2012 by madamescientist

Andrew Huxley (Nov 22, 1917 – May 30, 2012): An Appreciation. Continue reading →

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Synchronized Kittehs! #caturday

Posted on June 2, 2012 by madamescientist

Synchronized Kittehs! #caturday Continue reading →

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I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is…

Posted on June 2, 2012 by madamescientist

I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is… Continue reading →

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Practically Perfect Pilaf

Posted on June 1, 2012 by madamescientist

When my children were little, of an age that believed that mothers had eyes in the back of their heads, I was (like Mary Poppins) “practically perfect in every way”. While those days have passed forever, there are still some … Continue reading →

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