@gilliangrafton
Scientist and pilot. Talks about flying, science, politics and random other stuff. Interests include neuroimmunopharmacology, ion channels and blood component manufacturing. Shropshire exile planning my return. No DMs. She/her/Dr π¬π§πͺπΊπΆπ
Excellent news. It was always a nonsense born of self delusion and geopolitical anxiety. It has led us to dependency on a precarious country rapidly shedding the pretence of democracy. I hope this is the beginning of the end of this posturing.
#hemesky π©Έgreat panel line up.
P2X7 antagonists showing promise for suppression of neuroinflammatory responses. Our paper out in Brain now. #ionchannels
academic.oup.com/brain/advanc...
Wow.
BAC 1-11 was my first flight too although a little earlier in 1967. No photo but vividly remember boarding through the rear between the engines and sitting facing backwards in true RAF style.
Dan Air pilot friend always referred to them as Dan Dare for their approach to aviation π
I have a feeling these are dating me and I have to stop now!
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Trump's utterance that force would not be used against Greenland has no more weight than any other of his utterances, and it certainly does not amount to him "ruling out" the use of force in any meaningful way.
Disappointing to see so many news outlets place that construction on what he said.
Speeches still matter. This one was superb and deeply consequential if others follow his lead in the face of the corrupt mindless bullying and BS From USA. New ep @therestpolitics.bsky.social recorded just before he spoke. All themes covered!!!
Europe is working on a package to support Arctic security.
And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle:
it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.
This has to be the way forward. UK, EU standing up to a bully.
1. The tariffs are paid by US consumers
2. Greenland isn't for sale
3. Go f**k yourself
Give him Rockall and tell him it is Greenland.
βTrump announces plan to hit UK, Denmark and other European countries with extra tariffs over Greenlandβ.
Starmerβs US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Finally I can spot one! 30 min point in the bottom two rows.
@brjhaem.bsky.social
Our study on microplastics in donated blood has been published in B.J.Haematology π©Έ
This preliminary study developed the methodology for looking at microplastics in blood and shows that processing reduces their levels in the transfusable component.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Remember: what Trump and his administration are doing is only possible because Congress and the Supreme Court have abdicated their proper constitutional functions of check and balance.
Trumpβs obsession with Canada and Greenland is probably just because of the Mercator projection
Keir Starmer should condemn Trumpβs illegal action in Venezuela.
Maduro is a brutal and illegitimate dictator, but unlawful attacks like this make us all less safe.
Trump is giving a green light to the likes of Putin and Xi to attack other countries with impunity.
Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European democracy.
We are proud of it. We will protect it.
Because the @ec.europa.eu is the guardian of our values.
Merry Christmas and thanks for bringing small moments of joy to each day throughout the year. Enjoy your rest.
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Keir Starmer needs to stand up for the BBC against Trump's outrageous $5bn lawsuit and protect licence fee payers from being hit in the pocket.
Trump wants to interfere in our democracy and undermine our national broadcaster. We cannot let him.
π©Έ Cryopreserved platelets did not meet noninferiority versus RTP. But given the shelf life of 2 years versus 7 days, is there room for CSP as a contingency component? #hemesky #platelets
Hope all works out well π€
Thank you all you wonderful donors ππ©Έ
(Number 58 for me next week).
Thank you for your kind words. He was a good friend and it was very sudden. Heβll be missed.
Itβs with deepest sorrow that I pass on the news that @profcelentyx.bsky.social John Gordon died on Wednesday 12th November. John was a superb immunologist, prolific punner, incredibly funny, warm and kind person. We will miss him terribly.
#immunosky
Right. Hitler's DNA. Brace yourselves for a deluge of misinformation and bad science.
I'm in Australia, so do get in touch if you want some expert debunking.
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