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Cell Chemical Biology @cp-cellchembiol.bsky.social · 2d

Online now! Discovery of a tau-aggregate clearing compound that covalently targets P4HB #chembiol

Discovery of a tau-aggregate clearing compound that covalently targets P4HB

Conway et al. integrate phenotypic screening with chemoproteomics to discover an aminoindole that potently clears tau aggregates across multiple tauopathy models via covalently targeting of the ER enzyme P4HB, revealing potential therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative disease.

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Chris Gorski @scigorski.bsky.social · 2d

MOFs are pretty darn cool. Here's our story, in @cenmag.bsky.social cen.acs.org/people/nobel...

The 2025 chemistry Nobel goes to MOFs

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi win the prize for developing metal–organic frameworks

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Cordero-Vásquez Lab @cvlab.bsky.social · 7d

Our new PNAS paper "Enhanced PIEZO1 function contributes to the pathogenesis of sickle cell disease" is out: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 1/3

Enhanced PIEZO1 function contributes to the pathogenesis of sickle cell disease | PNAS

Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited blood disorder caused by a mutation in the β-globin gene, is characterized by sickle erythrocytes that are ...

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STAT @statnews.com · 7d

Scientists believe factors like diet and chemical exposure could play a role in a condition largely driven by genetics
www.statnews.com/2025/10/03/n...

As NIH launches new autism research effort, the focus is on environmental factors

The NIH is making a $50 million bet: Understanding environmental factors will help researchers better understand why some people have autism.

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 7d

Ice freshly ejected from Enceladus contains complex organics

Reanalyzing data from Cassini's 2008 flyby reveals new, complex organic molecules in the spray from Saturn’s icy moon. cen.acs.org/physical-che... #chemsky 🧪

Ice freshly ejected from Enceladus contains complex organics

Reanalyzing data from <i>Cassini</i>'s 2008 flyby reveals new, complex organic molecules in the spray from Saturn’s icy moon

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 6d

www.fastcompany.com/90375683/an-...

An astrophysicist explains one of the most famous album covers of all time

You've probably seen this album art a million times, but what exactly are those wiggly lines?

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Irina Bezsonova @irinabezsonova.bsky.social · 8d

This October I’m drawing one molecule a day inspired by proteins in pdb @rcsbpdb.bsky.social

Day 2/31
Prompt WEAVE

N-terminal domain of a Fibrion - a building block of silk fiber produced by silkworms.

Pdb: 3UA0

Next prompt is CROWN and I would love your suggestions!

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 8d

As a little boy, my grandparents gave me this book. This story of Pasteur is the one that made me want to be a scientist. And it doesn’t even mention optical activity!!

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 8d

Who will win the #ChemNobel? cen.acs.org/people/nobel... #chemsky 🧪

It’s Nobel time. Experts predict who will nab the 2025 chemistry prize

The audience of C&EN's Nobel-prediction webinar votes for obesity drug pioneers to win

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 8d

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 8d

As a little boy, my grandparents gave me this book. This story of Pasteur is the one that made me want to be a scientist. And it doesn’t even mention optical activity!!

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STAT @statnews.com · 10d

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Pfizer has agreed to offer lower prices on its drugs to the Medicaid program and directly to patients
www.statnews.com/2025/09/30/t...

Trump strikes deal with Pfizer aimed at lowering prescription drug prices

Pfizer will offer discounted prices on some of its drugs and avoid U.S. tariffs, in a deal with President Trump.

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 23d

I rarely post about work, but in writing this email today asking how to be reimbursed for the cost of hosting a scientific visitor I wrote this explainer. This is not a complaint - but shows how we have to use our own salaries to enrich our environment and the commitment that takes

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The Society for Functional Precision Medicine @thesfpm.bsky.social · 11d

We want to congratulate our President, Dr. Tony Letai, on his appointment as Director of the NCI. This announcement marks an historic moment for cancer research. Dr. Letai has been a tireless advocate and visionary leader for functional precision medicine 🧵

www.nih.gov/news-events/...

Secretary Kennedy Swears in Dr. Anthony Letai as Director of the National Cancer Institute

Dr. Letai will serve as NCI’s 18th director.

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 11d

“dad can you can get me one of those retro digital cameras?”

Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 18d

It reminds me of this banger:

"Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body"

- We estimate the total # of bacteria in the 70 kg "reference man" to be 3.8X10^13.
- # of bacteria in the body is actually of the same order as the # of human cells, & total mass is ~0.2 kg.

Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 18d

I missed this paper at the time but love this kind of study:

"The total mass, number, and distribution of immune cells in the human body"

"an average individual’s immune system consists of approximately 1.8 trillion cells, weighing around 1.2 kg"

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · 23d

I rarely post about work, but in writing this email today asking how to be reimbursed for the cost of hosting a scientific visitor I wrote this explainer. This is not a complaint - but shows how we have to use our own salaries to enrich our environment and the commitment that takes

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 10

When the day is done

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

Meeting my trainee for coffee and project strategizing in the amazing NIH Clinical Center. Inspiring.

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

Merch!

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

One of the posters from my group was on a drug discovery strategy for inhibitors of biliverdin reductase - a target relevant for several rare diseases. Our postbac Christa did an amazing job presenting her work - it’s a collab with scientists at Einstein.

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

Meeting my trainee for coffee and project strategizing in the amazing NIH Clinical Center. Inspiring.

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

But the poster sessions are buzzing - so much amazing NIH science on show! I got in trouble for standing on a ledge to take this photo….. you’re welcome

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Matt Hall @cispt2.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s that time of year again - NIH Research Festival !

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