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 2009
In which I rest on my laurels
My little FringeFrivolous Blogging UnConference came and went this past Friday, and by all accounts a good time was had by all. Several minor miracles transpired: it did not rain on the roof terrace everyone had a place to sit … Continue reading
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In which I get what I pay for
Sometimes it feels a little bit too good to spend money in the lab. Blue streak If you have to ask, you can’t afford it For those of you following the story so far, I recently triumphed in my new … Continue reading
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In which I embrace the kit culture
With advancing years, I find myself taking on the annoying traits of the older people I used to secretly pity. Yes, the young really don’t know how good they have it, and no, the world would not actually be a … Continue reading
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In which we change venue: FringeFrivolous Blogging Unconference 2009
In the true spirit of spontaneity and general dishevelment of my life at the moment, I hereby announce that our 21st August event will not take place at the RI as previously announced. Instead, we’ll be gathering at the offices … Continue reading
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In which a motley group of bloggers is invited to unite: Fringe-Frivolous
Are you a blogger, a former recovering blogger – or just blog-curious? Do you live in the London area or plan to be in town for the Science Online conference? Would you like the chance to meet up with your … Continue reading
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