Fiona Nielsen
@glyndk.bsky.social
Zorbian lifestyle with a twist - including amongst other things: sequencing, genomics and extreme project management.
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Since I’m sharing 2025 work for #artAdventCalendar, another thing I did this year was make a large collection of repeat patterns, like this Velvet worm repeat pattern! Putting more invertebrate linocuts into surface design! 🧪🐡
These adorable, caterpillar-like blue velvet worm are from NZ (Aotearoa)
These adorable, caterpillar-like blue velvet worm are from NZ (Aotearoa)
December 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Since I’m sharing 2025 work for #artAdventCalendar, another thing I did this year was make a large collection of repeat patterns, like this Velvet worm repeat pattern! Putting more invertebrate linocuts into surface design! 🧪🐡
These adorable, caterpillar-like blue velvet worm are from NZ (Aotearoa)
These adorable, caterpillar-like blue velvet worm are from NZ (Aotearoa)
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There can’t be a more horrific insight into the sickness of the US’s gun crime epidemic than the fact two survivors of Brown University had already survived school shootings. One was shot in the abdomen in 2016, while her best friend died. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There can’t be a more horrific insight into the sickness of the US’s gun crime epidemic than the fact two survivors of Brown University had already survived school shootings. One was shot in the abdomen in 2016, while her best friend died. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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So sad people fell for this, to their own detriment
Right-wingers, too, have kids who'll end up w/ Long Covid
"The tactic of deploying fringe scientists & doctors was an old one used by Big Tobacco and the fossil fuel industry, & soon other contrarian doctors were propelled to right-wing stardom."
Right-wingers, too, have kids who'll end up w/ Long Covid
"The tactic of deploying fringe scientists & doctors was an old one used by Big Tobacco and the fossil fuel industry, & soon other contrarian doctors were propelled to right-wing stardom."
Tonight, I’m published in MSNBC—sorry, MS Now.
In this piece, I explain how the right-wing war on COVID mitigation measures and politicization of science led us to this moment.
www.ms.now/opinion/fda-...
In this piece, I explain how the right-wing war on COVID mitigation measures and politicization of science led us to this moment.
www.ms.now/opinion/fda-...
Opinion | The FDA’s anti-vax turn came out of the right-wing backlash to the Covid pandemic
Walker Bragman: The Food and Drug Administration — like other HHS agencies overseen by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. — is no longer moored to evidence-based reality.
www.ms.now
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
So sad people fell for this, to their own detriment
Right-wingers, too, have kids who'll end up w/ Long Covid
"The tactic of deploying fringe scientists & doctors was an old one used by Big Tobacco and the fossil fuel industry, & soon other contrarian doctors were propelled to right-wing stardom."
Right-wingers, too, have kids who'll end up w/ Long Covid
"The tactic of deploying fringe scientists & doctors was an old one used by Big Tobacco and the fossil fuel industry, & soon other contrarian doctors were propelled to right-wing stardom."
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My thoughts exactly. Whoever hasn't yet, please read this:
December 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
My thoughts exactly. Whoever hasn't yet, please read this:
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Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
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St Lucia's Day links day 13 of #ChemAdvent: The saint is often depicted with a wreath of candles around her head, and in Sweden they celebrate with saffron buns (lussekatter)
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
December 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
St Lucia's Day links day 13 of #ChemAdvent: The saint is often depicted with a wreath of candles around her head, and in Sweden they celebrate with saffron buns (lussekatter)
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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Into comic books? You'll like this 👇
WHY WE MASK: IT’S NOT JUST A COLD aka A Handy Scientific Guide To Surviving COVID-19 Together
laurellynnleake.com/WhyWeMask/
WHY WE MASK: IT’S NOT JUST A COLD aka A Handy Scientific Guide To Surviving COVID-19 Together
laurellynnleake.com/WhyWeMask/
WHY WE MASK – LAUREL LYNN LEAKE
laurellynnleake.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Into comic books? You'll like this 👇
WHY WE MASK: IT’S NOT JUST A COLD aka A Handy Scientific Guide To Surviving COVID-19 Together
laurellynnleake.com/WhyWeMask/
WHY WE MASK: IT’S NOT JUST A COLD aka A Handy Scientific Guide To Surviving COVID-19 Together
laurellynnleake.com/WhyWeMask/
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Keep thinking about this. It's in a slightly tucked away room and I almost missed it. But it's such a wonderful response to a giant floating perspective head appearing in your world. These toddlers are so much more on it than two Tudor ambassadors showing off their science stuff.
December 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Keep thinking about this. It's in a slightly tucked away room and I almost missed it. But it's such a wonderful response to a giant floating perspective head appearing in your world. These toddlers are so much more on it than two Tudor ambassadors showing off their science stuff.
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"Because no proven curative treatments for Long COVID currently exist, reducing infections and reinfections remains the most effective way to protect children"
#ProtectChildrenFromCovid 👇
#ProtectChildrenFromCovid 👇
Long COVID in Children: What the Science Shows and How to Protect Them whn.global/scientific/l...
Long COVID in Children: What the Science Shows and How to Protect Them - WHN
Authors: Yaneer Bar-Yam, Stephane Bilodeau, Špela Šalamon, Greta Fox, Sunil K Raina, Andrew Ewing Long COVID in Children: Science, Precautions, and Protection For years, many parents, doctors, and pol...
whn.global
December 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
"Because no proven curative treatments for Long COVID currently exist, reducing infections and reinfections remains the most effective way to protect children"
#ProtectChildrenFromCovid 👇
#ProtectChildrenFromCovid 👇
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Wes Streeting blaming doctors for the chaos from rising flu cases #C4News
Wes Streeting did not offer covid or flu boosters to everyone who wanted one
Wes Streeting did not care enough to ensure clean indoor air in schools, workplaces, hospitality
Both would have brought down cases significantly
Wes Streeting did not offer covid or flu boosters to everyone who wanted one
Wes Streeting did not care enough to ensure clean indoor air in schools, workplaces, hospitality
Both would have brought down cases significantly
December 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Wes Streeting blaming doctors for the chaos from rising flu cases #C4News
Wes Streeting did not offer covid or flu boosters to everyone who wanted one
Wes Streeting did not care enough to ensure clean indoor air in schools, workplaces, hospitality
Both would have brought down cases significantly
Wes Streeting did not offer covid or flu boosters to everyone who wanted one
Wes Streeting did not care enough to ensure clean indoor air in schools, workplaces, hospitality
Both would have brought down cases significantly
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My very fit healthy 40s cousin nearly died from fluA in South Australia. She developed pneumonia then myocarditis. Two weeks in intensive care.
December 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
My very fit healthy 40s cousin nearly died from fluA in South Australia. She developed pneumonia then myocarditis. Two weeks in intensive care.
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Ableism makes you think you will be the exception.
Disability won’t happen to you.
You’re “better than that”.
You’re “stronger”.
You will succeed where the rest of us failed.
It’s not true. Disability can & does happen to almost everyone.
It’s not a moral failing.
Disability won’t happen to you.
You’re “better than that”.
You’re “stronger”.
You will succeed where the rest of us failed.
It’s not true. Disability can & does happen to almost everyone.
It’s not a moral failing.
December 13, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Ableism makes you think you will be the exception.
Disability won’t happen to you.
You’re “better than that”.
You’re “stronger”.
You will succeed where the rest of us failed.
It’s not true. Disability can & does happen to almost everyone.
It’s not a moral failing.
Disability won’t happen to you.
You’re “better than that”.
You’re “stronger”.
You will succeed where the rest of us failed.
It’s not true. Disability can & does happen to almost everyone.
It’s not a moral failing.
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Local women crochet/knit woolly PJs for rescued vulnerable, ill and formally abused elephants to shield them from the nighttime cold, Elephant Conservation Care Center, India #UnravellingWomensArt
December 13, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Local women crochet/knit woolly PJs for rescued vulnerable, ill and formally abused elephants to shield them from the nighttime cold, Elephant Conservation Care Center, India #UnravellingWomensArt
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Yes. And #COVID, & #LongCOVID, & any other #AirborneDisease.
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Does wearing a face mask stop you catching flu? Experts give verdict
Wearing a mask is inconvenient, but not as inconvenient as lockdowns
www.independent.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Yes. And #COVID, & #LongCOVID, & any other #AirborneDisease.
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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🚨How much better are N95s compared to surgical masks?🚨
"N95 respirator use was associated with a 72% reduction in new infections (P<0.001) compared to surgical masks."
Link to paper in next post 👇
"N95 respirator use was associated with a 72% reduction in new infections (P<0.001) compared to surgical masks."
Link to paper in next post 👇
December 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🚨How much better are N95s compared to surgical masks?🚨
"N95 respirator use was associated with a 72% reduction in new infections (P<0.001) compared to surgical masks."
Link to paper in next post 👇
"N95 respirator use was associated with a 72% reduction in new infections (P<0.001) compared to surgical masks."
Link to paper in next post 👇
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A tonne of mask articles out on UK media this morning.
Must be bad there.
And likely reflects North Americas near future.
This is the best mask article in the bunch. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Must be bad there.
And likely reflects North Americas near future.
This is the best mask article in the bunch. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Does wearing a face mask stop you catching flu? Experts give verdict
Wearing a mask is inconvenient, but not as inconvenient as lockdowns
www.independent.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A tonne of mask articles out on UK media this morning.
Must be bad there.
And likely reflects North Americas near future.
This is the best mask article in the bunch. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Must be bad there.
And likely reflects North Americas near future.
This is the best mask article in the bunch. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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Good reminder 👇
Traveling soon? Stay protected during the COVID-19 surge by wearing a high-quality mask in crowded or indoor spaces like an N95, KN95 or KF94. Learn more: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
December 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Good reminder 👇
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Beautifully Twisted. #twistedtree #naturelovers #moodyedits #gardenpath #gnarlybranches #treeappreciation #natureart #botanical #woodlandwalk #darknature #texture #smartphonephotography #photography
December 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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🚨This is one of the BEST pages I've seen on masks vs respirators🚨
When and Why to Wear a Mask or Respirator - Cal. Dept. of Public Health (Oct 2025)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
When and Why to Wear a Mask or Respirator - Cal. Dept. of Public Health (Oct 2025)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨This is one of the BEST pages I've seen on masks vs respirators🚨
When and Why to Wear a Mask or Respirator - Cal. Dept. of Public Health (Oct 2025)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
When and Why to Wear a Mask or Respirator - Cal. Dept. of Public Health (Oct 2025)
www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID...
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(4/5) I’m also launching a fundraiser where all proceeds will go to my favourite research organisation (PolyBio) who are at the cutting edge of understanding and treating complex chronic illnesses like Long Covid.
Any contributions would mean a lot. Donate here 👇
zeffy.com/en-CA/fundra...
Any contributions would mean a lot. Donate here 👇
zeffy.com/en-CA/fundra...
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
(4/5) I’m also launching a fundraiser where all proceeds will go to my favourite research organisation (PolyBio) who are at the cutting edge of understanding and treating complex chronic illnesses like Long Covid.
Any contributions would mean a lot. Donate here 👇
zeffy.com/en-CA/fundra...
Any contributions would mean a lot. Donate here 👇
zeffy.com/en-CA/fundra...
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(2/5) To mark this unhappy anniversary, I have pieced together and summarised the latest research findings into the below one-page, accessible infographic in the hopes of raising awareness and sparking interest.
High-Res clickable PDF (infographic is free to use and share)👇
docdro.id/GSDDVHM
High-Res clickable PDF (infographic is free to use and share)👇
docdro.id/GSDDVHM
December 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
(2/5) To mark this unhappy anniversary, I have pieced together and summarised the latest research findings into the below one-page, accessible infographic in the hopes of raising awareness and sparking interest.
High-Res clickable PDF (infographic is free to use and share)👇
docdro.id/GSDDVHM
High-Res clickable PDF (infographic is free to use and share)👇
docdro.id/GSDDVHM
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Coming back to this 🎯🧵👇 to share that some of the trusted accounts I follow on Twitter have also reshared this w/ their full support.
[And yes, I realize this could be the bandwagon fallacy at play here but these accts have been right when everyone was saying C19 is NBD.]
[And yes, I realize this could be the bandwagon fallacy at play here but these accts have been right when everyone was saying C19 is NBD.]
(1/5) Long Covid: Latest Evidence-based Pathophysiology Clues Infographic 🧩
On this day, exactly 5 years ago I tested positive for a Covid infection that triggered the onset of my Long Covid and its devastating symptoms, which still debilitate me to this day.
On this day, exactly 5 years ago I tested positive for a Covid infection that triggered the onset of my Long Covid and its devastating symptoms, which still debilitate me to this day.
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Coming back to this 🎯🧵👇 to share that some of the trusted accounts I follow on Twitter have also reshared this w/ their full support.
[And yes, I realize this could be the bandwagon fallacy at play here but these accts have been right when everyone was saying C19 is NBD.]
[And yes, I realize this could be the bandwagon fallacy at play here but these accts have been right when everyone was saying C19 is NBD.]
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In 2023 the BMA sent this letter to the government asking for ffp3 respirators. Not a word said about this today!
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In 2023 the BMA sent this letter to the government asking for ffp3 respirators. Not a word said about this today!
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After almost 5 years I finally finished a painting that began as an ambitious light & reflection project in an adult education class. It's a 1980's Henry Moore toaster, my toaster. Each winter I return to this piece and now its complete there is a sense of relief and fatigue.
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
After almost 5 years I finally finished a painting that began as an ambitious light & reflection project in an adult education class. It's a 1980's Henry Moore toaster, my toaster. Each winter I return to this piece and now its complete there is a sense of relief and fatigue.