Monthly Archives: May 2011

In which I play to win

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jennifer Rohn

If running a scientific project is like cooking, then my usual modus operandi in the lab is to prepare a lavish, many-course meal. The meal, in this analogy, is the overarching goal of what I want to understand, and each … Continue reading →

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In which the truth is out there

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jennifer Rohn

Crop circles are so last century. In our lab, HeLa cell circles are all the rage: The tissue culture incubator is currently plagued – not with aliens, but a random vibration or resonance that causes our cells to sporadically seed … Continue reading →

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In which I ponder the power of perspective

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jennifer Rohn

Whenever you stick your head above the parapet and express a strong opinion in a high-profile venue, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll receive a large number of emails in response. Most of the follow-up I receive tends to be from … Continue reading →

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In which I confront a domestic mystery

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jennifer Rohn

Some late nights in the lab, that vending machine chocolate bar just can’t fill the snack hole that only a truly grueling experiment can induce. You need something hot, salty and preferably dripping with fat. It’s no surprise, then, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic bliss, Nostalgia, Scientific method, Silliness | 52 Comments