About Jenny
By day: cell biologist at UCL. By night: novelist, broadcaster, science writer, sci-lit-art pundit, blogger and Editor of LabLit.com. I blog about my life in science, not the facts and figures.
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Monthly Archives: August 2007
In which I pine after a decent vending machine
When I look back on my research career, one thing that stands out over the years is a particular sensation deep within – a nagging, pressing imperative that preys on your innards. It’s so subtle that you can sense it … Continue reading
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In which I acquire a helping hand
I’d like you all to meet my new friend, the Biomek FK – a very expensive piece of kit. She’s a robot. She’s meant to make my life a lot easier, and my experiments more reproducible. She can take the … Continue reading
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