#biologists — Public Fediverse posts
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Meet OmicsCanvas!
This powerful new platform integrates diverse #epigenomic and transcriptomic #data into a unified framework, making multi-omics analysis accessible to #biologists without #bioinformatics expertise.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70258
@WileyLifeSci
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Meet OmicsCanvas!
This powerful new platform integrates diverse #epigenomic and transcriptomic #data into a unified framework, making multi-omics analysis accessible to #biologists without #bioinformatics expertise.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70258
@WileyLifeSci
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#Creationists love the idea that the #genetic #code and #computer code are fundamentally the same thing. Since of course #programs are #designed (not always #intelligently, but that's another post) they think this is proof that life was too.
They seize on one-liners from those they regard as infidels and heretics, because then they can say, "See? Even unbelievers admit that ..." Bill Gates and Richard Dawkins, both known for going outside their lanes, are popular choices. Gates: "#DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created." Dawkins: "I'm fascinated by the idea that genetics is digital. A #gene is a long sequence of coded letters, like computer information."
I get why this is a popular analogy. Unfortunately, it's also a bad one. Those of us with one foot in each field know the differences far outweigh the similarities. Which leads me to the following epigram:
Many #programmers say genes look like code. Many #biologists say code looks like genes. No #bioinformaticist says either.
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#Creationists love the idea that the #genetic #code and #computer code are fundamentally the same thing. Since of course #programs are #designed (not always #intelligently, but that's another post) they think this is proof that life was too.
They seize on one-liners from those they regard as infidels and heretics, because then they can say, "See? Even unbelievers admit that ..." Bill Gates and Richard Dawkins, both known for going outside their lanes, are popular choices. Gates: "#DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created." Dawkins: "I'm fascinated by the idea that genetics is digital. A #gene is a long sequence of coded letters, like computer information."
I get why this is a popular analogy. Unfortunately, it's also a bad one. Those of us with one foot in each field know the differences far outweigh the similarities. Which leads me to the following epigram:
Many #programmers say genes look like code. Many #biologists say code looks like genes. No #bioinformaticist says either.
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#Creationists love the idea that the #genetic #code and #computer code are fundamentally the same thing. Since of course #programs are #designed (not always #intelligently, but that's another post) they think this is proof that life was too.
They seize on one-liners from those they regard as infidels and heretics, because then they can say, "See? Even unbelievers admit that ..." Bill Gates and Richard Dawkins, both known for going outside their lanes, are popular choices. Gates: "#DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created." Dawkins: "I'm fascinated by the idea that genetics is digital. A #gene is a long sequence of coded letters, like computer information."
I get why this is a popular analogy. Unfortunately, it's also a bad one. Those of us with one foot in each field know the differences far outweigh the similarities. Which leads me to the following epigram:
Many #programmers say genes look like code. Many #biologists say code looks like genes. No #bioinformaticist says either.
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#Creationists love the idea that the #genetic #code and #computer code are fundamentally the same thing. Since of course #programs are #designed (not always #intelligently, but that's another post) they think this is proof that life was too.
They seize on one-liners from those they regard as infidels and heretics, because then they can say, "See? Even unbelievers admit that ..." Bill Gates and Richard Dawkins, both known for going outside their lanes, are popular choices. Gates: "#DNA is like a computer program but far, far more advanced than any software ever created." Dawkins: "I'm fascinated by the idea that genetics is digital. A #gene is a long sequence of coded letters, like computer information."
I get why this is a popular analogy. Unfortunately, it's also a bad one. Those of us with one foot in each field know the differences far outweigh the similarities. Which leads me to the following epigram:
Many #programmers say genes look like code. Many #biologists say code looks like genes. No #bioinformaticist says either.
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This is how "intellectual" #creationists and #antivaxers sound to #biologists, BTW.
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This is how "intellectual" #creationists and #antivaxers sound to #biologists, BTW.
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This is how "intellectual" #creationists and #antivaxers sound to #biologists, BTW.
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This is how "intellectual" #creationists and #antivaxers sound to #biologists, BTW.
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I almost regret I signed up for the #IOP conf in #Harrogate (some 130km from your event) on the same week… Programme is more suited for my research, but @Co_Biologists
has this scheme :"We are delighted to announce #Sustainable Travel Incentives for those travelling to our #Biologists @ 100 #conference. Sustainable #rail incentives up to £150 will be available for #internationalTrain journeys"
(not a money question… although my CNRS funding is currently inaccessible)
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The Current Challenge.
Summer flows in the #KoksilahRiver have been exceptionally low in recent years at times when demand for water is the greatest. This threatens the survival of resident and anadromous #salmonid species and the #AquaticEcosystem.
In August 2019, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development #FLNRORD #biologists determined that the #WaterFlow levels were too low to support adequate #habitat conditions. A Ministerial Order to cease using water was issued to specific water users (both surface and groundwater licensees and unlicensed groundwater users) to protect fish populations. The Order was issued on August 16th, 2019 and repealed on September 18th, 2019 when #RiverFlows increased.
Over the last number of years, FLNRORD staff, #CowichanTribes, community members, organizations and consultants have undertaken several initiatives to better understand and encourage voluntary reductions in #WaterUse. While these initiatives have improved awareness and our collective understanding of the complex #hydrology of the system, the factors affecting the flow rates are still unclear.
There is a need to better understand the relationship between water users, watershed residents and the watershed.
#BackroadAdventures #VancouverIsland #water #river #Shawnigan #DayAdventure #DayTrip #PacificNorthwest #ProtectWatersheds #nature #VanIsle #Cascadia #PNW #NaturesPower #WaterIsLife #ProtectWatersheds #ProtectNature #Hydro #RiversOfBC #RiversOfVancouverIsland #Indigenous #FirstNations #Historical #Cowichan
