"We're in the worst recession of most people's lifetime, and in the midst of the worst stretch of summer weather that anyone can remember. Have things reached biblical proportions? Maybe not, but just in case, we thought it might help to provide instructions on how to build an ark."

Hooray for old school. "Store sample DNA for years at room temperature Plasmid DNA stored on CloneSaver Cards is stable at room temperature for at least four years...and counting."

"For the majority of the world’s population, that means making it available on a cell phone, and not a fancy iPhone or Android with a Web browser either. I’m talking about $10 cell phones with not much more than voice and SMS capabilities. If Google can reach people, especially in developing nations, with SMS, it can reach everyone with a cell phone. " [via mattmiz]

"I’ve been poking around Microsoft’s Bing. The short answer is that it’s not going to move me off of Google. Of course, my Google inertia is pretty much sleeping-hippopotamus-like at this point. Plus, Bing’s ripping off of Kayak.com (see below) has me pretty cheesed."

"On Tuesday, Genzyme reported that it discovered a virus in one of six bioreactors at its Allston plant, where it makes Cerezyme and Fabrazyme. The drugs, made using genetically engineered Chinese hamster ovary cells in large vats filled with nutrients and other chemicals, are used to treat about 8,000 patients around the world with rare genetic disorders. "

"Coca-Cola doesn't think its customers have enough drink choices. So starting this summer, diners at some California, Georgia, and Utah fast-food joints will get to try a self-serve drink dispenser that pours more than 100 varieties of sodas, juices, teas, and flavored waters."