What makes an abstract more likely to get a talk at the world’s largest annual genetics conference? I analyzed all 15,327 ASHG abstracts 2022-26 to investigate which words, institutions, world regions, and senior authors are more likely to get a talk Browse here: nikbaya.github.io/ashg_abstrac...

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One thing I do find genuinely useful from AI systems, is asking them to be adversarial about results. Trying to find alternative explanations for how results can arise is part and parcel of being a scientist. Baking in controls and simulations to explore alt hyps, requires us to distrust ourselves.

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We are excited to announce a new faculty position in AI for Biology at UC Berkeley. Please repost & share this opportunity with outstanding early-career researchers in your networks. Apply by Nov 9, 2026: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05560

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Exciting news: @uwgenome.bsky.social will be hiring for two tenure-track faculty positions this year, one open rank and one assistant professor. Both are “Genome Sciences” interpreted broadly so we welcome applicants working in a variety of fields and methods. Ad will be out shortly.

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If we want to prioritize learning, then we must reevaluate how we teach and evaluate knowledge and, crucially, how we conceptualize productivity. Anything else is beating a dead horse.

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