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A periodic table…of scientists!

April 10, 2019April 11, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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2019 is the international year of the periodic table. To mark the occasion, we’ve created a periodic table…of scientists! Which element are you? Continue reading →

Red Devils, Bluebirds, and young group leaders

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s appointment as ManU manager offers a few insights into the promotion of young group leaders. Continue reading →

Fuck the mainstream (Keith Flint RIP)

March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment

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TIR pays tribute to a musical icon. Continue reading →

MySciMoment: Brooke Morriswood

February 20, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 3 Comments
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Every scientist has a “moment”, an event that set them on their path. This is my moment. Continue reading →

An ingrate and a hypocrite

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 2 Comments
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Randy Schekman bit the hand that fed him. He should be applauded.  Continue reading →

Professional masochists

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 3 Comments
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Getting feedback is never easy. But the gain is always worth the pain.  Continue reading →

Do your bit

August 15, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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One of the cruellest insights a young scientist will receive is how often the working reality of a field is very different to its grand image. Continue reading →

EMBOlism no.1 – science and anarchy

May 16, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment

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Our first contribution to EMBO Reports is now available online. Is science an example of a functioning anarchy?

You can read it HERE.

 

Irreducible perplexity

April 20, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ Leave a comment
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Are molecular biologists under-equipped to defend evolution? Continue reading →

Gone to the worms

March 25, 2018March 25, 2018 ~ Brooke Morriswood ~ 1 Comment
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A tribute to a scientist who was both of his time, and ahead of his time. Continue reading →

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