The Febrile Muse

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Mainly retired PharmD/writer w/34y exp.Infect Diseases. Portrayal of ID in arts/literature.Passionate abt sci literacy and politics. PersonalAcct, boost means I find your post either fun or thought provoking.

Backs of crowd outside for #NoKings rally in Wisconsin
A black book with VHS colors (yellow, orange, red, teal, yellow, orange, and red- colored bands) that bend like on VHS tapes. Entitled HEAD CLEANER by David James Keaton.
Santa! Elf played by Will Farrell in a green elf costume.
Brown mushroom in middle of trail.
A pink petaled peony w yellow center, from the side with sun shining through it.
Two red poppies, backside, in rain.
Portrait of President Barack Obama in CO Capitol in Denver
Color coded guide on how hydrated (or dehydrated) you are by urine color. Seen in airport in Bali.
Here's a more detailed explanation: Maternal mRNA Storage: Oocytes accumulate a large amount of mRNA during their growth phase, which is then stored in the cytoplasm. Transcription Cessation: Transcription, the process of making RNA from DNA, stops during the final stages of oocyte growth and remains inactive until after fertilization. Translation Activation: Maternal mRNAs are the sole source of protein synthesis during this period, and their translation must be carefully regulated to ensure the correct proteins are produced at the right time. Mechanisms of mRNA Regulation: Several mechanisms contribute to the regulation of maternal mRNA translation
Madison Wisconsin state Capitol with a large crowd on steps in foreground looking up.
Pink clusters of spicky petals on a green tree in Bali. I do not know what type of flower they are.
Premeditated murder is the intentional killing of a person after having considered and decided to do so beforehand. It is a type of first-degree murder. What does it mean? Premeditation is the act of thinking about and deciding to kill someone before doing so It involves weighing the options and deciding to end someone's life It is a key factor in distinguishing first-degree murder from other types of homicide How is it proven? The prosecution must show that the defendant had a clear plan to commit the murder Evidence of planning can include purchasing a weapon or stalking the victim The prosecution must show that the killing
The backside of a gecko in upper right corner of frame. On the porch ceiling, soft yellow-cream background with 3 pock-marks to lower left of gecko. Darker shadow under it that emphasizes it's head.
Bright orange-red poppy facing to the right, filling whole frame.