@wjsullivan

Professor at IU. Author of “PLEASED TO MEET ME: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces that Make Us Who We Are" and other cool stuff.

 Indianapolis, IN
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Joined July 2009
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I'm excited that "The Crossroads of Science and Faith" podcast I've been working on with James McGrath rolls out soon! Read all about it here, and listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube starting on September 24! (links in the article...)
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The Crossroads of Science and Faith

A new podcast where a scientist and a religious scholar discuss the big questions in life

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Bob Garry is legendary for his work on hemorrhagic fever viruses & Zoonati group chat butt dialing. He’s also a champion for women through actions, not words. Long-deserved recognition for a great colleague, friend, & co-conspirator. Great piece, @jwgale! bloomberg.com/news/features/…

A Top Virus Scientist Stared Down Covid Lab-Leak Proponents. Now His Life’s Work Is at Stake

The battle over Covid’s origins has come for Bob Garry, who’s faced some of the world’s deadliest viral threats.

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It's only August, and somebody already won Halloween for the best, scariest costume of the year.

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Can’t Get Along? Try Rejecting Free Will A new approach to building trust and bridging our divides. In Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Can’t Get Along? Try Rejecting Free Will

No one freely became who they are, but we can influence who they become.

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Flesh‑eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect yourself theconversation.com/flesh-ea…

Flesh-eating bacteria are devouring limbs in warming waters worldwide − here’s how to protect...

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

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In my lectures, I often explain the difference between correlation and causation. Tired of the same old memes, I came up with new ones inspired by my love of Hall & Oates. Here, I show how everything fell apart after Hall & Oates broke up in 2023. (1/2)
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Read: How Hall & Oates Have Ruined Everything (2/2) medium.com/the-haven/how-hal…

How Hall & Oates Have Ruined Everything

If these two don’t patch things up, the world will be ripped apart

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Happy birthday to Pleased to Meet Me!
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Woah. A profound shift in American science is coming. Every federal research grant could soon require sign-off from a political appointee. Scientific progress depends on funding decisions grounded in merit and public health need, NOT ideological approval.
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Yesterday's "alternative medicine" is today's "WTF were they thinking?!" Today's "alternative medicine" is tomorrow's "WTF were they thinking?!"
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Self‑censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
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Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administ...

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

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The Most (and Least) Popular Songs on Each Album by The Replacements Do you agree with the streaming data for these songs by the Replacements? medium.com/the-riff/the-most…

The Most (and Least) Popular Songs on Each Album by The Replacements

Do you agree with the streaming data for these songs by the Replacements?

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Flesh-eating bacteria devour man’s arm and leg in just three days Learn more about this rare but serious infection in thread... arstechnica.com/health/2026/…

Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days

When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.

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theconversation.com/flesh-ea…

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US − a microbiologist explains how to...

Warmer ocean waters are fueling the spread of the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Infections can lead to a rare but fatal condition called necrotizing fasciitis.

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Not in a Good Place? Change Your Space A new book explores how the spaces we inhabit alter our frame of mind. My latest for Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…

Not in a Good Place? Change Your Space

Not in a good place? A new book discusses how to change your surroundings to change your headspace.

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3 Ancient Parables I Told My Kids to Make Adulting Easier. Timeless secrets to managing anxiety, setbacks, and the work-life balance. It's good advice for any age! My latest for PSYCHOLOGY TODAY.
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3 Ancient Parables I Told My Kids to Make Adulting Easier

How to live well in a world full of stress, obstacles, and competitors is an ancient question and these ancient answers can help you today.

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