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eric lai
@lucksmith.bsky.social
study small RNAs/APA/splicing/m6A/Notch. neural development+behavior; genomic conflict+evolution.

http://www.mskcc.org/lai

also, indie rock and glassblowing.
funny thing is i usually think of bollards as being posts, not balls. then i checked wikipedia and it says "The term [bollard] is probably related to bole, meaning a tree trunk."
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 AM
speaking of HMG-CoA reductase, a surprising fact is that it is required (in a cholesterol-independent manner) in the somatic gonad to attract migrating primordial germ cells. (the "columbus" mutant). only genetics can figure this stuff out! 🪰

www.nature.com/articles/248...
www.nature.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
a man in a blue mask is playing drums
ALT: a man in a blue mask is playing drums
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November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
didnt know smurf phenotype extends to mammals, that's awesome @michaelrera.bsky.social 🪰
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
very sad to hear, i went some great shows at edinburgh castle when i lived there early 00s
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
sure, m6A is an interesting pathway!
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
just finding out about the expedition now, looks amazing!
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM