Our new study shows that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulates & persists in the body for years after infection, especially in the skull-meninges-brain axis, potentially driving long COVID. mRNA vaccines help but cannot stop it🔬🧠🦠🧵👇@cellhostmicrobe https://t.co/IEGx7HIrXf

-Ask a Direct Question. Early in your talk, ask the audience a real question like, "Given this effect, what would you test next?" Then, pause for 5-10 seconds and let the silence hang. This shows confidence and turns a one-way presentation into a two-way conversation. -Master the

Here are a few more points on what happens before you get on stage: -Rehearse Relentlessly: A high-stakes talk (a job interview, grant defense, or keynote) is a performance. Ten to twenty full rehearsals is normal. Don't just memorize words; practice the story, the flow, and your

I am often asked what the one skill is that young scientists should work on the most. My answer: your storytelling via presentations. The better you present, the more your ideas travel, the more doors open, and the more people want to work with you. A few tips: Have one clear

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela. It should inspire those engaged in similar struggles around the world - and remind those of us lucky enough to live in America that we have a solemn

Why Your Emails Get Ignored A question I get a lot from young scientists is why they don't get answers to their emails, job applications, or messages on social media. There are three main reasons I can think of. First is Time. Leaders are often overloaded. For example, I get

And a final point on building your future team and vision: 4. Have a Clear 5-Year Plan. When they ask about your vision, don't list ten projects. Focus on 1-2 core projects. Explain your strategy: "My aim is to get a great publication in the next 1-2 years from Project 1. This

Here are a few more strategic points to be prepared for: 1. Know Your Resource Needs. Be ready to clearly state what you need to be successful: how many PhDs and postdocs, what key equipment (like a microscope), and a rough estimate of your yearly consumables budget. It shows you

Nailing Your PI Interview: Tips from a Hiring Committee Member I have been on several hiring committees for professorships and group leaders, for both bioscience and AI candidates. Here are a few tips for your interview. First, understand this: It’s not only about your

I support recent actions by the UK, Canada, Spain, Portugal, and Australia governments to push for de-escalation and humanitarian access in Gaza. I oppose the killing of any civilians (anyone for that matter for any ideology). I condemn Hamas terrorism and the terrorism driven

Your Brilliant Idea Won't Get You a PI Position As scientists, we are passionate about our research and great ideas. But this is a dream that rarely gets you hired. The uncomfortable truth is that institutions hire you to contribute to their environment, not just to fund your

How are human brain regions connected? Are the connecting axons thicker and more myelinated the longer these connecting fibers are? In our recent paper we find that indeed, they are! Read the thread below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/wvhUPSYJeq #neuroscience #whitematter #AI

We discovered that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persists in the body & brain borders years after infection, driving inflammation & brain vulnerability, a mechanism for Long COVID. 🧠 https://t.co/IEGx7HIrXf 💉 Vaccine: https://t.co/1YniGZqwYw 🔬 Method: https://t.co/2sPQra6sHZ

We discovered that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persists in the body & brain borders years after infection, driving inflammation & brain vulnerability, a mechanism for Long COVID. 🧠 https://t.co/IEGx7HIrXf 💉 Vaccine: https://t.co/1YniGZqwYw 🔬 Method: https://t.co/2sPQra6sHZ

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We discovered that the skull bone marrow has direct connections to brain surface & mirrors brain inflammation, making it a new site for diagnosing & monitoring brain pathologies. Kolabas…Ertürk, Cell: https://t.co/o8jTfgI1Ms https://t.co/2sPQra6sHZ https://t.co/NWNp39efaX