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Retired Professor of Genetics. Mid-century modern. Interest in an autoinflammatory mechanism for neurodegenerative diseases https://academic.oup.com/hmg/article/27/R2/R108/4976601

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · Nov 10

Evidence for an autoinflammatory mechanism as the common causal pathway of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Neurodegenerative diseases have genetic hallmarks of autoinflammatory disease

Abstract. The notion that one common pathogenic pathway could account for the various clinically distinguishable, typically late-onset neurodegenerative di

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Amy Gleichman @amygleichman.bsky.social · 14h

Thrilled to share this work from my postdoc with Tom Carmichael, available online @ Neuron! Long story short: we find even more evidence that all reactive astrocytes are not equal, and we can take advantage of those differences to improve repair after stroke.
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Regionally mapped astrocytic responses to cortical and white matter stroke show differential roles in astrocyte-induced vascular remodeling

Stroke is a major cause of disability. Astrocytes respond to stroke in a gradated manner, but details of that response and its consequences for tissue…

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The DILETTANTE @demwar.bsky.social · 1d

I’m losing count of how many industries own @albomp.bsky.social

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

I do like the idea that ministers clothing be emblazoned with the brands of their sponsors.

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Just what does the gambling industry get for its membership fees in this “club”? Access??

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

EVERYTHING is a distraction from the scam. Follow the money.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Just what do the gambling companies get for their membership fee of this club?

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

The #NACC is a facade. Very expensive window dressing to pretend that there is work going on inside. Nothing much to do but take on the occasional part time job to pass the time.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Hint: it’s not actually a “justice system” but a legal process to inflict harm on adversaries.

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 1d

Former Wallabies star David Pocock booted from parliamentary sports club

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby Independent ACT senator David Pocock – a former Wallabies captain – been banned from attending parliament house’s social sports club after raising concern about its sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was on Thursday night told he was no longer welcome at Australian Parliament Sports Club events, and accused of politicising the organisation. He has been removed from group chats discussing its events. Continue reading...

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe the good senator @davidpocock.bsky.social could start his own parliamentary sports club that doesn’t accept money from the gambling industry?

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Ebony Bennett @ebonybennett.bsky.social · 1d

Australia has one of the worst extinction records on Earth — and Labor’s doing a deal with the Coalition to overhaul nature laws.

Labor can’t protect nature while protecting polluters.

My column for tomorrow's @canberratimes.bsky.social #auspol >
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908547...

This shocking deal is a gross betrayal of millions of voters

Here's what Labor would do if they gave a rat's about the environment.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

The stench of cadaverine and putrescine in the corridors of parliament must be overwhelming to those not yet accustomed to what has become of Labor’s social reform policies in our current @albomp.bsky.social government.

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Dumbe Blonde @dumbeblonde.bsky.social · 1d

shitting all over Peta Murphy’s legacy…stay classy @australianlabor.bsky.social
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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Who are the beneficiaries? Are the big four just fronts for post political sinecures??

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

Curious as to what AI means to patents?

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

“Reality TV” is scripted.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 1d

This lesson for history - Democracy is dependent upon effective guardrails

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 2d

“A study, published on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that last season’s 2024–2025 mRNA COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29%, their risk of hospitalizations by 39% & their risk of death by 64%”

Benefits were seen even if 0 risk factors

Soren Larsen (SEGL) @sorenlarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Annual COVID Vaccines Protect People against Severe Disease, Even with Prior Immunity

"The new research also “calls into question the idea that younger individuals and those without risk factors don’t need the vaccine,” Viswanathan says."

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 2d

Two group leader positions available in the broader areas of RNA science, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine. Attractive packages and a great environment. Come and join us at Helmholtz RNA Würzburg, Bavaria.

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Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 2d

A bidding war via a dutch auction - how little reduction can be achieved so as to render it useless as a wedge. For politicians, politics always trumps policy.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 2d

The voice to parliament comes at a price?

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 4d

Follow the money - everything else (including Files) is simply a distraction from the scam.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 4d

*checks the direction of the wind.

Rob Richards @robrichards.bsky.social · 4d

Violent conflict is what the protagonists are seeking in order to justify the declaration of martial law and postpone elections indefinitely.