Women weren't allowed to major in genetics when Barbara McClintock attended Cornell, so she earned her PhD in botany instead.

Working on the chromosomal activity of maize in the '40s and '50s, she discovered genetic transposition, proving that genes turn physical characteristics on and off.

Initially met with skepticism, her work was confirmed in the '60s and '70s; she won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983.

#WomensHistoryMonth

https://www.energy.gov/articles/five-fast-facts-about-barbara-mcclintock

graphic: Cort Kreer

A more formal #Introduction here, I suppose!

I'm a #fantasy #writer and have been writing in the same world for 20 years. I have other projects, but Rothganar is my first and best-beloved. It's populated with colorful characters I can't get enough of.
I have been an #indieauthor before and am looking to get back into it. First of all, though, I'm hoping to make friends and scream about writing, books, and #fairytales!

#sffwriter #writingcommunity #writersofmastodon #writerslife @bookstodon

Henrietta Lacks was a poor, Black, young mother diagnosed cervical cancer in 1951. When her cells were collected w/o consent, scientists saw they multiplied fast.

“HeLa” cells changed #science. They’re used globally to study viruses, drugs, hormones, genes, diseases & develop vaccines. Lacks passed away at 31 w no recognition.

Rebecca Skloot’s beautiful book about her life & legacy is changing that. Now her statue will replace Robert E. Lee in VA. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/us/henrietta-lacks-statue-roanoke-virginia.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare #history #HistoryRemix

Pole dancing bear caught on video

#MeanwhileInCanada