PinnedPublished inVentureDeath by Statistics“Statistics cannot substitute for clear thinking. It can’t do the job of human inductive inference.”Sep 5, 202219Sep 5, 202219
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2024 the year in reviewLet’s review the year through our team’s publications, blogs and other contributions.Dec 22, 2024Dec 22, 2024
How to hire the best peopleSteve Jobs was obsessed with hiring “the best people.” You should be too.Dec 16, 20243Dec 16, 20243
Opening remarks: TSL Symposium — Plant resistance to pathogens in the face of climate changeThese are my opening remarks for the symposium held on November 4th, 2024, in Norwich. This event marks the launch of the strategic…Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
Death by statistics — When one replicate is enoughThis week, I committed statistical blasphemy by arguing that, in some cases, one replicate can be enough for a specific type of molecular…Oct 14, 20241Oct 14, 20241
GetGenome Story InspiresLooking back on its first two years, it’s evident that GetGenome’s impact extends well beyond providing genome sequences and training. The…Sep 6, 20241Sep 6, 20241
I cried today — Humanity is beautiful when it comes togetherA powerful mix of emotions from a family visit, current events, and the incredible success of the Paris Olympic Games brought me to tears.Aug 14, 2024Aug 14, 2024
The Yusuf Dikeç memesNothing beats a good meme for getting a message across. Why make things complicated when you can make it easy?Aug 5, 20241Aug 5, 20241