Walraj Gosal

'No trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea'. Between tea breaks - science, cycling, urbanism & environment.

[Tong Wang @twang0518]

I am extremely grateful to our team in the @KohliLab and beyond (@idtdna, @MacNasrallah, @walraj, and especially @hao_wu_7). We saw many challenges, only some described here but always found ways to critically analyze our data. Thank you for making this MD-PhD so memorable. 🙏

[biomodal @biomodalhq]

Since launching over a decade ago we’ve been innovating in the field of DNA sequencing and epigenetics.
As we enter an inspiring new era of omics, we have some big news about what’s next for Cambridge Epigenetix.

Stay tuned for more on 13 April, and then catch us at 👉#AACR23!

[Nature Biotechnology @NatureBiotech]

Two for one: Simultaneous sequencing of genetic and epigenetic DNA bases #NBTintheNews via @GENbio https://t.co/FJLfzomVCb

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

Particularly proud of our new paper in Nature Biotechnology, which describes a new method to discriminate the epigenetic bases 5mC, 5hmC and the four canonical DNA bases on a single read. Many years in the making and many people to thank along the way.

[Nature Biotechnology @NatureBiotech]

Simultaneous sequencing of genetic and epigenetic bases in DNA https://t.co/kgU9TvfbzG

[Ben Phillips @benphillips76]

Good write up in the Washington Post on what the video shows about the need to hear difficult news https://t.co/uqxtvCP5XR

[Ben Phillips @benphillips76]

A clip from Don’t Look Up, and then a real TV interview that just happened

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

"This is outside the energy industry's control."

Dhara Vyas, from Energy UK, calls on the government to do more to tackle soaring energy costs, telling @jackielongc4 the "cross economy" cost of living crisis is being driven by gas prices and the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

[Chris Roberts @Chris_en_bici]

Pretty much sums up the impact on our children of a decades long policy of prioritising the storage of empty vehicles in our streets and public spaces.

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

Promoting a car that emits 250g of CO2 per km in yesterday's @guardiannews weekend magazine doesn't suit you! @helenpidd @iansample @KathViner @peterwalker99 @laura_laker

[Greta Thunberg @GretaThunberg]

So ridiculous. Donald must work on his Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Donald, Chill!

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

@fmanjoo In 1978, Fietsersbond made the original 'Spatial Use' poster - since been distributed and duplicated the world over. It captures how much space cities have left over when they invest in facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. https://t.co/OpBy837olp

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

@muc_off shame the inner tube sealant doesn't fit a Presta. I had to improvise using a thermos kids straw! Hope this works!

[The Cycling Lobby @CyclingLobby]

Out of concern for drivers "trapped" in low-traffic neighbourhoods we've created a helpful infographic to demonstrate how you can leave your street. The filter (here shown in green) means you can't drive that way. However the blue line shows a potential alternative route.

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

@cyclingindustry @IndependentBic2 Good luck with your work. As a customer, it's not a nice feeling to think that your actually harming your local bike shop by using your cycle to work scheme.

[Walraj Gosal @walraj]

Finally got round to listening to the opinion peice by @fmanjoo on why dedicating space to private car use in cities has to go. I hear you dude. https://t.co/v7JOgWTiQR

[Tooting Healthy Streets @HealthyTooting]

A 'coffee corner' chat about the Tooting LTNs

Some love it, some sceptical, some confused, some want changes, some very unhappy

But whatever the views, good conversations in a good spirit and so much more constructive than the toxic online debate

Let's talk, #Tooting

[Conservative Friends of Cycling & Walking @ToryCycling]

Every time any vandalism happens and the infrastructure has to be repaired, the clock on the Trial Period should be reset to Day One.

[Lindy Rose @CookieRose111]

For those losing heart at the senseless vandalism of planters in LTNs - have a look at Amsterdam when the changes began there. Drivers were incensed when they could no longer do as they pleased. Ask the Dutch if they'd like to return to those days....I've asked - they don't.

[Cllr Paul Driscoll @P_DriscollW5W13]

The LTNs are a trial - six months to see if they work. To use a quote from a wise sage: “these people are not worried that this will fail; they’re terrified it will be successful.”