michael

@proseandpassion@mastodon.social · Joined ⁨Dec⁩ ⁨2018⁩

Science writer covering nano to astro via bio, but mostly bio these days (Latest book: Intertwined - from insects to icebergs, JHUP 2024). Known for cycling around Oxford with a cello on my back and/or half a dozen other instruments in my baskets. Rescuing and restoring unloved violins. Writing musical family history memoir and digging up old photos and postcards. Mostly tooting in English, but might also use French, German, Spanish, Galician if and when required.

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2026-10-23T11:10:15Z

michael@proseandpassion@mastodon.social

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22-Oct-2026
“Average” human #genome described for first time, with implications for disease risk
A new study has characterised the “average” human genome, providing key information on normal human genetic variation and #geneticDisease risk.

^^^ I would conclude that there is no such thing as normal. Also, the fact that everybody has several potentially dangerous gene variants has been known since the last century. It's why we ban incest
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1148699
#science #medicine #humans