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2 May 2017
Are you a grad student or post doc interested in #Scicomm? Sign up to summarize a scientific paper! bit.ly/2pDmGbW @SciBlogHub
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6 Mar 2018
If you don't know about @opensciencedb - you should! Great resource for the public learn more about science discoveries and a great way for scientists to share their findings. opensciencedb.com/
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15 Feb 2018
Did you know that the happy hormone, serotonin, also helps us move around? Learn about how #serotonin controls motor function our summary by Jacqueline Patterson: bit.ly/2o8o1XD
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9 Feb 2018
What's in store for winter tourism @YellowstoneNPS according to climate change models? Find out in our summary by Suji Jeong: bit.ly/2BnkFrY
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7 Feb 2018
Scientists study the impact of climate change on iceberg habitats by taking pictures from a low-flying airplane! Check out @roxannejcarini's summary of the project: bit.ly/2BLhQlG
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1 Feb 2018
Scientists are getting closer to CRISPR-based treatment for genetic disorders like X-CGD, replacing bone marrow transplants that rely on rare donor matches. Learn more in our summary by @tgfbetta: bit.ly/2Fy1uL5
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Open Science DB retweeted
17 Nov 2017
Check out @micro_cultured video about oysters and microbes in our latest summary! #scicomm @NU_RSG x.com/opensciencedb/status/9β¦
16 Nov 2017
Love oysters? Watch out! Learn about deadly bacteria found in seafood in our latest summary and @NU_RSG video by @micro_cultured. bit.ly/2mxJR9F
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29 Jan 2018
An implantable cancer-catching device? It's not science fiction! Learn how scientists @umichmedicine are engineering the future of cancer treatment in our summary by @BrianAguado! bit.ly/2nkLtl2
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2 Jan 2018
Happy New Year from Open Science DB! Stay tuned to hear about our new initiatives for 2018! #ScienceTwitter #scicomm #Hello2018
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Open Science DB retweeted
20 Sep 2017
Universities and research centers across the U.S. rely on @NIH grants to conduct medical research. #FundUSAscience #SciPol
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Open Science DB retweeted
7 Dec 2017
Omega-3 fatty acids can benefit people with type-2 diabetes, but they have to consume massive amounts of it. Learn how scientists at @UCSD solve this problem in our latest summary by @micro_cultured bit.ly/2Bd7jiP
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Open Science DB retweeted
7 Dec 2017
Iβm biased, and so are you. Considerations for SciComm. By @RoHendricks ow.ly/AObC30h3BOl #sciengage #scicomm
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28 Nov 2017
Researchers at @Stanford make strides in developing treatment for dengue virus by targeting its building blocks. Check out our summary by @ErinBoyleAnd bit.ly/2j1NrV7
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Open Science DB retweeted
21 Nov 2017
We have a 6th sense that helps us pick up a glass of water rather than knock it over. Researchers @penn_state use #VirtualReality to test how it interacts with our vision: bit.ly/2jcDzr5
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16 Nov 2017
Love oysters? Watch out! Learn about deadly bacteria found in seafood in our latest summary and @NU_RSG video by @micro_cultured. bit.ly/2mxJR9F
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Open Science DB retweeted
8 Nov 2017
Next up is the @EPA. This agency started as the answer to public concern over human impact on the environment. π#STEMDay #ClimateAction
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Open Science DB retweeted
10 Nov 2017
The @Sci_Reach project now has 152 initiatives and it is still growing! Help @bmarcus128 increase this number by submitting science outreach initiatives you know about! #YesWeCan do #scicomm & #publicengagement We need YOUR help! @NIHBEST @FORsymp @PhDsAtWork @UNESCO
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9 Nov 2017
This study is an example of the important research the @EPA conducts to keep us safe and informed about our health. #climateaction x.com/opensciencedb/status/8β¦
11 Apr 2017
EPA Finds That Showering and Humidifier Use Can Result In Significant Uptakes Of Contaminants In Water bit.ly/2owu2iM #OpenScience
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