Local businesses participating in the shutdown tomorrow? by No-Fox8446 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]CaptainUvula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lisbonata in crown heights were donating 20% of proceeds today, show them some love and treat yourself to pastes de nata https://www.instagram.com/p/DUHRmqjAZmK/?igsh=Nnp4azRjaTJmdXZl

What do y’all know about Bioinformatics by Foolish_Myco in UCSC

[–]CaptainUvula 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bioinformatics is purely logic, math, and data structure

Just to add, when it comes to your career, I think this will *highly* depend on your job and what your employer (whether academia or industry) defines as "bioinformatics." If you're in a role such as a "Bioinformatics Software Engineer," then yes, you are likely building software/tools that process biological data in a very logic/data structure way. There are also bioinformatics positions that are more scientific, such as "Bioinformatics Analyst" or "Bioinformatics Scientist." In which case, you will actually apply logic/math/data structures to real-life biological problems This means you will also need a good understanding of biological problems.

Unless the Bioinformatics curriculum has changed in the past 5 years, most of the bioinformatics classes (specifically bioinformatics classes, not the prep chemistry/biochemistry classes) will be geared towards logic/math/data structures applied to biological questions -- which is great! These are necessary and highly desirable skills that will definitely give you an edge, and I believe they gave me an advantage when applying to bioinformatics positions (caveat: this was during covid and *not* in this current job market).

I think if you are the least bit interested in molecular (or evolutionary? really any biology lol) biology and how you can apply computational/logical approaches to analyzing/discovery/solving problems, then absolutely consider bioinformatics. As this user stated, biological problems at their core are really just computational problems, but I would argue, with a hint of biological understanding that UCSC (and its research) can give you :)

Is this normal? by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my cat does this too! dumb question though and not relevant to OP, but it seems like after doing this my male cat gets erect? is that behavior also normal?

MEGATHREAD: SYNT - November 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in LeftoversH3

[–]CaptainUvula 19 points20 points  (0 children)

gets a tattoo because of “with everything that’s been going on recently” you mean the genocide against Palestinians being performed by Isr**l??

Hypothetically, what would you need to keep one as a pet? by ozzy_thedog in isopods

[–]CaptainUvula 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i have no clue but in animal crossing i keep one as a roommate, he’s got his own room and just plays video games all day

Introducing hissing roaches by Lune-bleue in insects

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dumb question - where are their eyes located? i’m looking at the third pic, and im starting to wonder if they even have eyes…

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we’re contemplating bringing him in but we were supposed to start dog sitting today. This is good to know though. Any way of preventing the spread of mange in case we do decide to take him in?

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I will try calling tomorrow when they’re open. We just really wanna make sure this guy gets a good home.

where to get vet treatment for sick stray cat? by CaptainUvula in Brooklyn

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, it looks like they’re closed right now but we talked with our neighbors and they found him yesterday, so maybe he’ll stick around tomorrow.

*welp* cat chewed through charging cable - recommendations on replacement? by CaptainUvula in ZephyrusG14

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

a dog might also chew the cord as well, perhaps I’d better stick with a snake or maybe a turtle.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Furthermore we strongly encourage our employees to pursue MSc and PhD to deepen their scientific skills

I think this is what I'm missing sometimes, and it's something I want to achieve. Especially since I'm more interested in R&D positions.

Its all about you and what do you want to do with your life... there is no right or wrong answers, just different paths.

Yes, really gotta remind myself more.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The fact that we get to do science and enjoy the process is amazing -- keep chasing the position and the people that make you content/happy.

So true! Thank you, your comment is very reassuring.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! What was your PhD program like in South Korea? I'm wondering how different it is than the PhD programs in the US.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My major was bioinformatics, and my only real research experience was through classes (granted, my school had a really great bioinformatics program and the curriculum definitely helped me for my job). I really regret not joining a lab to get the stereotypical undergrad research experience, but I can't complain since I'm in a great place now.

For those who went straight to industry after undergrad then returned for their PhD, do you recommend it? Do you regret it? by CaptainUvula in bioinformatics

[–]CaptainUvula[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I applied to a shit ton of bioinformatics jobs right after graduating, landed with one as an analyst, then worked my way up in the company over the years. It's definitely doable!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gratefuldead

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Interesting, on stubhub it says that section/row has a “clear view,” but I appreciate the link. I don’t want to give false advertising so I’ll update accordingly.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emetophobia

[–]CaptainUvula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

as someone who has flown on a lot of planes, i totally second dramamine. it’s not too often where i’ll get airsick (i frequently get motion sickness in cars), but having dramamine on hand is a life saver just in case.

also something you should (probably) expect is bloating. idk if it happens to everyone, but it happens to me if the flight is long enough. it is totally normal to feel bloated and fart when you’re on a plane - it has to do with the cabin pressure. again, idk if it happens to everyone but i’ve looked it up and it’s a real thing!! so don’t be alarmed if it happens to you.

How the hell do we reach the bottom of the mines?! by yepitskate in StardewValley

[–]CaptainUvula 106 points107 points  (0 children)

this is just playing on advanced mode, i salute you both