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Golob
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Physician scientist, microbiome expert, and coder. Empty EPIC inbox and busy GitHub
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Media reports leaned into describing the Hugging Face incident as a case of AI agents breaking free of constraints.

That narrative risks obscuring crucial points of failure, writes Eryk Salvaggio.
Rogue AI didn’t breach Hugging Face, human decisions did
At the core of the Hugging Face hacking incident were a series of human choices that traded security for speed.
thebulletin.org
September 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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jtimmer.bsky.social
Was just looking over the schedule for the Quantum World Congress (a quantum computing expo), and it very oddly is dotted with what look like AI generated graphics featuring... Albert Einstein, who was famously uncomfortable with quantum phenomena that are central to quantum computing.
September 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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vivmccall.bsky.social
Super exciting news from @mudede.bsky.social @thestranger.com

www.thestranger.com/arts/seattle...
Seattle Group Finalizing Deal to Reopen the Egyptian Theater  - The Stranger
Twenty-three years ago, I found myself next to a hospital bed. My mother was on it and on life support. The doctor entered the room and painted a bleak picture; and I said to him: I know, I know, it’s serious. After hours of sitting by the bed, watching my mother and the machine that […]
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September 10, 2026 at 10:41 PM
golob.bsky.social
I bought potassium iodine tablets. IYKYK
March 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
golob.bsky.social
The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy.
February 20, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: A young doctor who lives near where Alex Pretti, a nurse, was killed by ICE says in a declaration he saw the shooting, went out to help, was not let through at first then patted down before being let by, and was apparently the first to try and provide any medical assistance to Pretti.
1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the lin Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here. 2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I saw several ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. 3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road. I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind 4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times. 5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim. 6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.1 asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim. 11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck. 12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over. 13.1 remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment. 14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days. 15.1 also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis. He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment.
January 25, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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dansavage.bsky.social
Please read.
January 25, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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scosky.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 AM
golob.bsky.social
It’s midnight in America.
Today, fewer men and women will go to work than a year ago, as jobs disappear despite record corporate profits. With interest rates still punishingly high and homes bought up by Wall Street, fewer families will buy new homes, and many will stop trying altogether.
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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drnatsampaio.bsky.social
Yikes!!!
labwaggoner.bsky.social Waggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · Oct 6
Get your Zoster vaccine! @naturemedicine.bsky.social
A consistent relationship of VZV reactivation with dementia in 100M US adults after controlling for nearly 400 measured characteristics, with zoster vaccines reducing risk of dementia in dose-dependent manner
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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marcveld.bsky.social
Ancient viral DNA in the human genome shapes early development

Stem-cell models provide evidence that viral DNA sequences that entered the human genome in the past were repurposed to aid early stages of embryonic development.

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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome shapes early development
Nature - Stem-cell models provide evidence that viral DNA sequences that entered the human genome in the past were repurposed to aid early stages of embryonic development.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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jeremymberg.bsky.social
Bluetorial:

The announcement to move scientific review out of the institutes and centers into the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and its potential consequences
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March 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
golob.bsky.social
What would you do with $120bn? I would hire Tony Gilroy to write proper Star Trek episodes provide them and then take the remaining $115bn and make as many infectious diseases extinct as possible. www.forbes.com/sites/dereks...
Elon Musk Is Officially $121 Billion Poorer Than His Peak—As Tesla Stock Erases Most All Of Its Election Rally
One of the biggest victims of the tariff selloff, Tesla stock's post-election rally now stands at less than 5% after once enjoying a 90% gain.
www.forbes.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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davidcorn.bsky.social
SCOOP: On his second day as HHS secretary, RFK Jr., the onetime environmentalist, killed climate change programs at NIH that research and prepare for the health effects of extreme weather and a warming planet. This is not going to make Americans healthy.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr., one-time environmentalist, kills NIH climate change programs
He pulled HHS support from projects that aim to protect Americans' health.
www.motherjones.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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pergamic.bsky.social
Science loss continuing to mount
February 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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scalzi.com
Scheduled COVID and shingles shots for tomorrow morning. Looking forward to an incredibly achy Valentine's Day!
February 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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helenbranswell.bsky.social
Trying to clear up some of the chaos: #NIH's acting director attempts to clarify for anxious staff what they can and cannot do during the new administration's "communications pause," @owermohle.bsky.social reports. www.statnews.com/2025/01/27/n...
NIH clarifies restrictions on staff after Trump's broad freeze sparked chaos
Ongoing clinical trials can continue, and scientists can keep publishing their findings, a memo shows.
www.statnews.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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zachlondon.bsky.social
"She takes 5 million grams of diazepam as needed"
#DictationError
January 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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immunoeditor.bsky.social
Amen, Jeremy! Amen!
jeremymberg.bsky.social Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jan 23
Started off this morning emailing my Senators and Congressman about the NIH and the potential damage being done by unnecessary disruptions.

They need to hear from us loud and clear. Constituents matter to them as one of the primary purposes of a politician is to get re-elected (and its their job).
January 23, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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citizencohn.bsky.social
Clear, straightforward explanation of the review/approval process for vaccines here from @drjoshs.bsky.social

Important counter to the anti-vaccine mythology out there www.youtube.com/live/0gwDLB6...
LIVE: Roundtable on Vaccines and Public Health
YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders
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January 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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germhuntermd.bsky.social
Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible

Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46

For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B

Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
An image of NIH campus. Text says : With annual budget of more than $47 billion, NIH is the largest single public funder of biomedical and behavioural research in the world. In fiscal year 2023, NIH funding generated an estimated $92.89 billion in economic activity Every state and almost every congressional district received a share of NIH investment Each year, NIH awards over 60,000 grants that directly support more than 300,000 researchers at more than 2,500 different institutions In fiscal year 2023, every $1 of NIH funding generated approximately $2.46 of economic activity
January 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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science.org
“The impact of the collective executive orders and directives appears devastating.” scim.ag/40ureTO
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
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January 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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germhuntermd.bsky.social
Predictors of Cryptococcus gattii clinical presentation and outcome: An international study

doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
Visual abstract for study. Conclusion: C. gattii species and lineage are associated with the site of infection but not with the risk of death, whereas older age and comorbidites increase the risk of death among hospitalised patients
January 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
golob.bsky.social
IF I was in California and at risk of severe influenza (older, immunocompromised, asthma, etc.) I would consider masking indoors in crowds.
www.cdc.gov/nwss/rv/wwd-...
Please be safe and take care of each other.
December 21, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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castltrastondrs.medsky.network
#MedSky🧪 #IDSky #pedsky #publichealth
🧵 by @richardhirschs1
🧪 CDC has confirmed California toddler had H5N1 (2.3.4.4b).
🧪They DONT say if it was an Avian (D1.1) or Bovine (B3.13) 🦠 .This is CRITICALLY important.
The only other 🇺🇸 case with H5N1 & NO animal contact had the Bovine virus (Missouri).
From bad to worse: How avian flu must change to trigger a human pandemic
Scientists identify three key changes needed to adapt the virus to mammals
www.science.org
December 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM