Monthly Archives: January 2016

How to install linux software without root privileges

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Lisa Johnson

HPC cluster users rarely have root privileges for installing new software. Default location for installation is usually /usr/bin/, but our user directories are usually located somewhere else like /home/ljcohen/ or /mnt/home/ljcohen/. So, what are you supposed to do when you … Continue reading →

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Genetically-engineered chestnut tree, MCB263 scicomm assignment 2

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Lisa Johnson

My tweet post for this week’s MCB263 sci comm assignment is on the genetically-engineered chestnut tree. This is the first transgenic plant to ever be considered for use in species and ecological restoration. It is currently under review by the US … Continue reading →

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MCB263 Science Communication via Social Media assignment

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Lisa Johnson

This winter quarter at UC Davis I’m taking a course called ‘Biotechnology Fundamentals and Applications’ by Dr. Denneal Jamison-McClung, which is required for my degree with a designated emphasis in biotechnology (DEB). (This is like a doctoral minor. It will … Continue reading →

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