A red wolf. Photo by Jim Liestman.

• This week, at Nothing in Biology Makes Sense! The sneaky sperm of the grass goby.
• And, at the Molecular Ecologist: Readers send their photos of molecular ecology. Find out how to send in yours here!
• Variously, but never for the better. How the budget “sequester” will impact science.
• Have some bifidobacteria with that baguette. The role of intestinal microbiota in celiac disease.
• Oy. More on dealing with sexism on the ecolog-l listserv.
• Oy. No, listings of sexy scientists are not good for science.
• Kinda. Turns out cookie withdrawal might be a thing. (See also the adorable cartoon version.)
• We are our own worst yardsticks. Direct demonstration that self-assessment provides poor data.
• Conservation triage sucks. Is the red wolf worth saving?

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