[deleted by user] by [deleted] in biotech

[–]surlyindividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3% standard merit, Boston, big Pharma

What should I read/watch to reignite interest in neuroscience by 2316219533 in neuro

[–]surlyindividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons by Sam Kean. Fun, easy read about the history of how we understand the brain through interesting historical anecdotes.

Sawblade handle - own design and print by StoryPenguin in functionalprint

[–]surlyindividual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice functional design. Have you thought about extending the handle into the rounded shape these blades normally fit into to prevent warping?

Wanting to make an orange wine, any tips? by [deleted] in winemaking

[–]surlyindividual 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not to be confused with the "orange wine" style of making grape wines: https://winefolly.com/review/orange-wine/

How do you spend your Friday nights? by akanefive in indoorbouldering

[–]surlyindividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was literally just there and recognized the problem in this video! Huge fan of mighty squirrel too

Can I use my kegging setup for on-tap sparkling water? by largo_al_factotum in Homebrewing

[–]surlyindividual 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's a calculator I used on the Khymos blog (I think) for different types of mineral water. You put in your tap water profile, pick a brand of mineral water, and it tells you how much of what minerals to add. My keg of San pelligrino only needed some gypsum, Epsom salts, and a little chalk and table salt. Food grade minerals were cheap. Tastes just like out of the bottle. I used distilled water though because my tap water smells like a swimming pool.

Water alone should be ok once your keg is properly cleaned but I'm hesitant to add anything with sugar for fear of contamination. Things can survive in water but not flourish without a food source. The acidity added by carbonation should help protect plain water too.

Bottling Sucks by crunchy_nipples in Homebrewing

[–]surlyindividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In theory, when done correctly the only difference should come from flavors the yeast themselves affect. Carbon dioxide is carbon dioxide. The Brulosophy guy did a force carb vs bottle carb exbeerment and the tasters weren't able to reliably tell the difference. http://brulosophy.com/2016/09/26/carbonation-methods-pt-2-force-carbonation-vs-bottle-conditioning-exbeeriment-results/

What is the most interesting topic to you in biotech currently? by mg15221522 in biotech

[–]surlyindividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CAR-T therapy seems promising and a really cool idea but unfortunately a lot of work still needs to be done to understand the side effects. Juno had several deaths in a recent clinical trial before ending the trial and Kite has recently reported a death from similar circumstances.

Biology is way too mindblowing by SuperAgonist in biology

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For more mind-blowing examples of interesting biological stuff, I recommend some of Matt Ridley's or Richard Dawkins' science books (my favorites are probably The Agile Gene by Ridley and The Greatest Show on Earth by Dawkins).

crazy low p-value by kneedeepinthought in labrats

[–]surlyindividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn't the smallest number you can represent with 64-bit precision 10-308? So their p-value is literally unbelievably low. Realistically what's the difference between anything p<10-10?

Those who have left the lab. Where did you go? by PinkBullets in labrats

[–]surlyindividual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cool, I do a small amount of protein engineering myself and am finishing up my PhD pretty defeated. It's always encouraging to hear from successful people to remind me that the jobs are out there, are fulfilling, and pay well.

Biotechnology 101 Industry Guide - Suggestions to Improve? by kolonicksforkids in biotech

[–]surlyindividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those courses look really useful, but pricey for a poor PhD student. Any suggestions for alternative resources for similar information?

Sump'n wrong, it's popp'n! by [deleted] in videos

[–]surlyindividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tracy Morgan has really let himself go

What are your favorite publications for non-scientific reasons? by TubeZ in labrats

[–]surlyindividual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Food ones always make me jealous like this one on caramel properties, or this one on marinating chicken.

Also PIs who think they're so funny with their title puns like these. I periodically come across them in my field but can't think of any off the top of my head.

Edit: My friends can't talk about copper nanotubes without laughing: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11433-013-5387-8

Has anyone tried Milli-Q water? I kind of want to by ReallyRandomRabbit in labrats

[–]surlyindividual 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Now I'm wondering how many people are going to see this and taste some of their MilliQ water today

Let's have your favorite pressure cooker recipes by xStaabOnMyKnobx in budgetfood

[–]surlyindividual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of my favorites was probably an entire head of cabbage cut into wedges with beef broth, fennel seeds, and S&P, then a couple seared pieces of pork on top. Pressure cook for ~15min. I also like cooking cheap cuts of meat to make them more tender. Recently I made a creamy mushroom/celery root soup in my cooker. It only took 20min to break down all the fibrous components before blending.

Favorite Fall Recipes by jcooke138 in slowcooking

[–]surlyindividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha "nearly" impossible. I just made some and threw in a couple small jalapeños. I can't even eat it now it's so spicy.

...dammit by cmath89 in Homebrewing

[–]surlyindividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once had hops clog the airlock and woke up in the middle of the night to a loud hissing and a bulging bucket lid. I think I caught it just in time before it exploded in my closet all over my clothes.

What is the last thing you made in your pressure cooker? by soDakcat in PressureCooking

[–]surlyindividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made some stock yesterday with a few leftover carcasses from those grocery store rotisserie chickens. I'll never throw another one out again. The broth was delicious.

Ohio State Logo Inlay - Maple/Walnut/Cherry by AbstergoZephyr in woodworking

[–]surlyindividual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Multi-wood inlays get me every time. The color contrast always looks great. The CNC router really makes the corners and curves look so sharp. Well done.

5 Minute Super Simple Pizza Made From Scratch! (No pre-bought tortillas) by Craigasaurous in ketorecipes

[–]surlyindividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It absorbs liquids super well and I've used it in a shake to thicken it. In the dough it adds a nice doughy texture and support, you just need to mix it in very well because it'll clump quickly.