FAQs

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Do I actually need to RSVP?

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No

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What do you actually study?

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I study human adaptation and acclimatization to high altitude, from both genetic and physiological perspectives. If you want to know more, attend my damn thesis defense (or check out my website here: https://www.jamesjyu.com/)

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What about 10 to 1?

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Contrary to popular belief, microbiome cells outnumbering us 10 to 1 is a myth (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-023-01426-7). I apologize if you have believed in this since the famed 2016 pre-defense defense.

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Is this event in reference to the famed 2016 Earth Day and a Birthday event?

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I don't know what you're talking about, no such memory exists for me.

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Will there be a dance floor?

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No, this is a PhD Defense... ...but there may be later in the night, who knows.

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Are young children welcome?

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Only if they heckle.

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Who can I bring?

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Anyone and everyone.