Author Archives: Hector

Thermoplasma acidophilum -a model organism to study iron stress in microbes?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Hector

How does T. acidophilum manage the high concentrations of soluble iron, or other metals, liberated by its acidic environment? Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-23

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Hector

Just got to Al Forno in Providence. Getting a pre-dinner drink at the Hot Club. So excited for dinner. # RT @RichardBlais:For those who didn’t know about my vegan experiment ! http://bit.ly/NmUc4 #vegan # RT @labgrab:Some Friday afternoon infotainment from … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-16

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Hector

Happy Birthday to my nephew @kiko1990 – I hope you have a great day! Tu tio en Boston … # Once again, my favorite vineyard, has been chosen “best Winery in the Western US” – V. Satttui Winery – #californiawine … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-09

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Hector

Last week in DC at AAAS & SACNAS, one NSF and a Dreyfus sent in. Caught up on e-mails. Heading out to the coast. Much needed rest. Priceless # RT @JarrettGoetz:Talking about #socialmedia all day @ PodCamp #Boston 4. Inside … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-02

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Hector

RT @SteveCadwell:Today’s reason why men shouldn’t babysit http://twitpic.com/cd8cb # My friend @blackaller opens his installation “Honey I Shrunk Red Hook” at #LuckyGallery in #Brooklyn on 8/8 – so cool! http://tr.im/v2yb # RT @thqueenofhearts:Cost of MRI $3K, cost of CTScan $1500, … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-26

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Hector

RT @ScienceSoWhat:Some great examples of fun simple experiments from Steve Spangler: http://bit.ly/3LUJof # RT @kmullins:towards #ElectricCar … #MIT is working on it http://bit.ly/wpOul – http://bit.ly/IOwHs as is #Tesla … http://bit.ly/15YhVY # RT @after_school:Tips for educators on how to become more … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-19

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Hector

Missed an ink pen in the anaerobic exchange decompression chamber. Black ink everywhere – Duhh! #experimentfail # RT @TallDavid:RT @charyl: #Texas governor who refused #stimulus funds asks federal government for a loan http://bit.ly/SiJgM # RT @anadk:Amigos, take a look at … Continue reading →

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Of Chefs and Scientists

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Hector

a true test of a scientist’s skills are not at the bench, but in how they … increase our understanding and awe of the world around us. Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-12

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Hector

RT @RationalPD:who else wants to test Irish blasphemy law? I’ll put up €1,000 & be test case. Who’s with me? Are we men or are we slaves? # RT @blackaller:In many cases education equals conditioning. # RT @JulieReynolds88:RT @saprasanna: Our … Continue reading →

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-05

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Hector

Now, more than ever, we need to fight for the preservation of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing the Freedom of those who choose to disagree. # Re-reading the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights this morning. … Continue reading →

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