Microbiologist with interests in food and energy security, synthetic biology, science communication, and of course, GMOs! I make biopharmaceuticals in plants.
Cornell University, University of Toront…
Joined January 2012
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Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
Most proteins are left-handed, but scientists have found an ancient molecule that works in both mirror-image forms
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Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
When RMS Empress of Ireland suffered a severe collision with another ship near the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River on May 28, 1914, she sank in only 14 minutes.
Of the 1,477 onboard, 1,012 died.
This is the story of Canada's Titanic.
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ALT This black-and-white illustration depicts the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. The ship is tilted heavily to one side, with passengers clinging to the deck and others in the water, struggling to survive. A small ship in the background emits smoke, suggesting a rescue attempt amidst the chaotic scene.
Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
The Glass Gem Corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties and it's indigenous to North America
It was regrown by the late Cherokee farmer Carl "White Eagle" Barnes in Oklahoma and it's now spread around the world
[📹 birandadoga]
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Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
India barely produced 50 million tons of food grain at its independence in 1947. This year, it is set to produce a whopping 355 million tons. Norman Borlaug & MS Swaminathan are looking down with a smile. Vandana Shiva can go suck her organic lime :)
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Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
They look so tired after laying there on their backs. Thanks for helping them.🙏
Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
FRAUDULENT—RFK Jr’s report on “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) cited completely FAKE studies that do not even exist, & completely misinterprets others. Truly wild. This is the same guy who bypassed all CDC scientists to put out anti vax nonsense.
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Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
Hi ✋
Infectious Diseases specialist here
Viruses are not caused by parasites
Just want to clear that up
Thanks
Kathleen Hefferon, PhD retweeted
A woman takes off Niqab live on TV!
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