Tina Saey

@thsaey

Senior writer covering molecular biology for Geek. Lover of science fact and fiction. Standard disclaimers may apply. Mileage will vary.

Washington DC
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Joined February 2009
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    Sep 7

    Our own got to interview THE Jocelyn Bell Burnell, who discovered pulsars, and I am jealous. My hot take: Bell Burnell is amazing.

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  2. Sep 7

    Scientists Say The Idea Of A Microwave Attack Against US Diplomats Makes No Sense via

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  3. Sep 7

    Probiotics are mostly useless and can actually hurt you

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  4. Sep 7

    Confirming the accuracy of this statement. Sadly, may be an automaton.

    Accurate. Also, direct all complaints to Zach, I'm just a messenger.
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    Sep 6

    True story of crime in the city. My lovely publisher sent me a box of the newly-released paperback of Autonomous (why yes, you can buy it where fine books are sold, etc.). But when I got home, the box was open on my doorstep, a curious note scrawled on it... (1/4)

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    Sep 6

    Today I got to interview Jocelyn Bell Burnell, discoverer of pulsars, champion of , and personal hero. I shamelessly fangirled and she was so lovely. Congratulations, Dame Jocelyn.

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    Sep 6

    I just learned the scientific name for the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) and I can't help but think the scientists naming it must not have liked it much. That's basically Latin for "Sleepy Mctinybrain"

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    Sep 5

    Theranos — the blood-testing startup whose former executives are accused of carrying out a massive fraud — is shutting down.

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    Sep 4

    Earlier today, asked for my input. In the hours between then and now, I have learned A LOT about syphilis. Come with me now, as we explore the question of whether Buffy Summers could have contracted syphilis from Angel.

    Hey - do you have thoughts on this? FASCINATING. :)
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  10. Sep 5

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    *Ahem* I just got an email requesting a copy of my PhD thesis! Someone. actually. wants. to. read. it. 👏👏👏
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    Sep 4

    Thanks for the "Rivers of Maggots" snap lol

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    Sep 3

    This was the highlight of my !!

    Up next at , Scientists vs Movies with , , , , , and !
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    Sep 3

    For the first time, the elementary particle has been seen producing two bottom quarks.

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  14. Sep 3

    Liking the effort, not the fire

    These museum employees desperately trying to save specimens from the fire at Rio's National Museum... no words.
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  15. Sep 2

    There was a full house for the genetics panel tonight at . If you liked it and want more rate us on the app.

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  16. Sep 2

    I will be talking about Sci-fi medicine at 1:00 p.m. in Marriott 301-303 at DragonCon. Catch me later at 7:00 p.m. in the Hilton 210/211 for the lowdown on genetics.

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    Sep 1

    this transcends languages

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    Sep 1

    at - scientists (including and ) answering wonderful questions from costumed nerds about body transplants, sci-fi monsters, dead bodies and more!

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    Aug 31

    The $109K Heart Attack Bill Is Down To $332, thank to reporter .. What About Other Patients who don't have reporters covering their stories? via

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  20. Aug 31

    Cosima the will be defending the cloning trope Hilton 210/211 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern today.

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