Kathleen Bachynski

@bachynski

Associate Professor of public health at Muhlenberg College. History, ethics, epidemiology, sports, injury prevention.

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Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 15d

I’m finally getting around to reading Degrees of Difficulty: How Women’s Gymnastics Rose to Prominence and Fell From Grace by Georgia Cervin. Recommended! “Degrees of Difficulty tells a story of international friction, unexpected cooperation, and the legacy of abuse and betrayal”

The front cover of the book Degrees of Difficulty: How Women’s Gymnastics Rose to Prominence and Fell From Grace by Georgia Cervin

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 18d

Hear hear: “Perhaps if we called these peptides “experimental hormones", or better yet, “experimental hormones whose functions are not well understood", maybe more people would understand why scientists and physicians want more research done before they are approved as medicine.”

“Sarah
lowa • 9 hours ago

I am a biologist who teaches cell biology at a medical school. The term "peptide" just means a short chain of amino acids connected to each other with peptide bonds.
Some peptides are antimicrobial (kill bacteria).
Some peptides are structural building blocks.
Some peptides break down clots. Some enhance pain sensation. Many peptides are signaling molecules; meaning, cells use them to communicate with each other and to initiate chemical reactions and physiological changes.
The peptides these people want to sell and inject are hormones (signaling molecules that affect cells far away in the body). Most peptide hormones have more than one function and affect more than one type of cell. Some peptide hormones can stimulate normal cells and cancer cells in the same way, and some have different effects on healthy cells and pathological cells.”

“We do not know all the cells and tissues that are affected by these 7 peptides, or all of their functions (what reactions or chain reactions they trigger). As the article notes, the data are muddled by a lack of consistency in
formulations. Meaning, vendors use the same name for different chemical variations, doses, and delivery methods.
Perhaps if we called these peptides
"experimental hormones", or better yet,
"experimental hormones whose functions are not well understood", maybe more people would understand why scientists and physicians want more research done before they are approved as medicine.”

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

Amsterdam: a bike parked right next to a no bikes sign

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Montmartre: Behind the Moulin de la Galette

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

Section of Tree Roots by Van Gogh “Van Gogh painted this landscape on the outskirts of the village of Auvers. He depicted the tree roots from very close up, whereby the composition lacks a horizon and sense of depth. As a result, the painting makes an almost abstract impression.”

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Pine Trees in the Fen Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

Pine Trees in the Fen by Vincent Van Gogh

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

A section of Vincent Van Gogh’s Garden with Courting Couples: Square Saint-Pierre

A section showing a couple amid trees from Vincent Van Gogh’s Garden with Courting Couples: Square Saint-Pierre

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) Oude Arlésienne, 1888 (An Old Woman of Arles)

A framed painting of a woman by Van Gogh

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 22d

A bit of World Cup final viewing in Amsterdam

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 28d

We went on a beautiful hike today in Innerdalen.

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· 29d

What an absolutely gorgeous view of the fjord where we are staying

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 12

Greetings from Norway! 🇳🇴

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 11

It is very fun to be in Norway the day they go to the World Cup quarterfinals for the very first time!! 🇳🇴 @jackiantonovich.bsky.social

A soccer display in a Norwegian bookstore

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 7

NYT comment: “That guy’s not safe”. I remember it so clearly because it was a weird way of putting it. I asked for clarification and he said that Platner is a guy that wants to burn things down, maybe his reasons are yours but he isn’t doing it for you. He is doing it because he likes how it feels”

My spouse and I went together to see Platner in Belfast this winter. I was mad, and Platner reflected that anger back at me. Only more focused, not polished but cogent. He wasn’t mincing words but he wasn’t spitting them either. We left feeling energized, hopeful.

A few weeks later I was at a friend’s house with the kids and my spouse went to see Platner speak again. This time at a smaller venue, right after the murder of Alex Pretti. When I asked him how it went he said “that guy’s not safe”. I remember it so clearly because it was a weird way of putting it. I asked for clarification and he said that Platner is a guy that wants to burn things down, maybe his reasons are yours but he isn’t doing it for you. He is doing it because he likes how it feels. My spouse said that is not the kind of guy you give power to.

We argued. Back and forth for months. I defended Platner with each new report. The court! Healthcare! But yeah it turns out my spouse was right. He’s not a safe guy.

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 7

I see all the logos have been removed for FIFA and the game is taking place at Field

A stadium with the word field and no logos

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 6

So far they have sampled about 1/3 of the cooling towers in the affected region

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 5

The Viking row to celebrate!!!!! 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 5

Awww, I don’t know if this is the specific tree that caused my outage, but I’m bummed that it was downed. I liked going past this tree on my way to campus. RIP. Photo: Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call www.mcall.com/2026/07/04/a...

“Storm damage is seen in the 2100 block of Chew Street in Allentown on Saturday night, July 4, 2026. A severe storm downed numerous trees and wires around western portions of the city as area Fourth of July fireworks displays were under way. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)”

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 5

This is not a great time for a lengthy power outage. “An estimated restoration time for your specific outage is not yet available, but we expect to restore power to your region by 11:00 PM Wednesday, 07/08… Currently, about 143887 customers are being affected by outages.”

“An estimated restoration time for your specific outage is not yet available, but we expect to restore power to your region by 11:00 PM Wednesday, 07/08. When our crews arrive on the scene, we will update the estimated restoration time if needed.
Currently, about 143887 customers are being affected by outages.
We are working to restore your power as safely and quickly as possible. In some cases, our smart grid technology may automatically reroute power and restore service faster than our updates reflect. If your power has already been restored, no action is needed.”

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 5

I just checked the current situation… how symbolic

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 4

Here is a snippet of the action

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 3

Goooooooooool!!!!!! Croatia!!!!!!! 🇭🇷

Kathleen Bachynski@bachynski· Jul 2

I don’t exactly have the power of an AOC endorsement, but I’ve known Abdul for quite some time and I would be thrilled to see him represent public health in the Senate. He was our class speaker when I graduated from undergrad (Go Blue!) and then I got to know him better when were both at Columbia.