Oh god, the Krebs cycle. I just got an actual case of the “willies”.
Those poor, poor students.
kesovichsays
Where was this when I was taking Biology in High School?
razzlefrogsays
So…I feel like this is a silly enough post for me to derail the conversation in a damage-free way. I was wondering…what happened to the merch? I wanted to buy a shirt just now, and all I could find were books. (Which, yes, yes, are great, I know, and worth buying, but you must understand: I’m loaded to my eyelashes in them and if you wear The Happy Atheist instead of clothes ONE TIME suddenly you’re “indecent” and “a bad influence on the children”.)
Used to know this backwards and forwards in colour-coded ink.
Now? A blur of letters that seem vaguely familiar, like walking past an acquaintance on the street without my glasses on. I liked knowing it; I’m rather sad I don’t anymore, but it’s not like (a) I would use it daily or (b) been practicing.
Island Adolescentsays
I’m glad my focus is ecology. Even a silly rap song can’t make me enjoy molecular pathways.
ekwhitesays
I love that rap! That almost makes the Krebs cycle fun! Almost.
Athywrensays
Get thee behind me, Satan!
sawellssays
Hey, I just got a paper published on one of those enzymes! DOI: 10.1002/prot.24630 – obviously you’ll have to update all the material now :)
Menyambalsays
Wow. I just scored a $50 shirt, new with tag, from a thrift shop for $4, yesterday, and I could not make it halfway through that song. Anyone who ever understood all that information has my admiration.
carliesays
razzlefrog – the owner of the shop is currently in the middle of a move, so might have taken the shop down temporarily.
This was adorable. My only tiny quibble is that I would have changed the rhythm of the chorus to put “li’l glucose” together fast, then stretch out “in -my – pathway” instead of stretching out “glucose”. not that I could have done any of that.
(oh, and Krebs is the name, so no apostrophe)
bondjamesbondsays
Thanks PZ:
Here are a few more notes that some may find of interest:
At the 14:00 minute mark of the following video, Chris Ashcraft, PhD – molecular biology, gives us an overview of the Citric Acid Cycle, which is, after the 10 step Glycolysis Pathway, also involved in ATP production:
Evolution vs ATP Synthase – Chris Ashcraft – video – citric acid cycle at 14:00 minute mark
Glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle: The Control of Proteins and Pathways – Cornelius Hunter – July 2011
Here is a ‘horrendously complex’ metabolic pathway map that has recently been updated:
ExPASy – Biochemical Pathways – interactive schematic http://biochemical-pathways.com/#/map/1
consciousness razorsays
My only tiny quibble is that I would have changed the rhythm of the chorus to put “li’l glucose” together fast, then stretch out “in -my – pathway” instead of stretching out “glucose”. not that I could have done any of that.
Really, that’s it? The MIDI sax loop makes me want to strangle somebody. But I think I’ll just get more coffee instead.
The NDSU animations are useful (I use them in class myself), but if you are going to continue to spread that fucking bullshit from creationist conferences, you will be banned. Ashcraft and Hunter are idiots, and I will not allow you to turn my blog into a vehicle for spreading misinformation.
Jack Krebssays
Noooo! It’s Krebs’ cycle, not Kreb’s cycle! This is an error that I am personally a bit sensitive to. :-)
Jack Krebssays
Actually, it’s just the Krebs cycle, but if they’re going to use the possessive, they ought to at least use it correctly.
Charles Thorntonsays
The problem with this is there are no handlebars.
And to think they introduced it for “A” Level biology (the exam for 18 year olds) {{shudders}}
Now I’m singing “writin’ exams, writin’ exams” to the tune of “Breakin’ The Law.”
ragdishsays
Really cool! Back in med school we did glycolysis and Kreb’s cycle to the tune of Modern Major General in Pirates of Penzance. Really helped for the Biochem finals.
epicurussays
Well, this certainly clarified things for me. Good thing I didn’t waste my time with all that “biology education” stuff your students are now suffering through. When do I get my Ph.D? Just kidding, I love alternative teaching methods, and mnemonics really work! Gotta run, almost time to put some more glucose in my pathways.
Ooh, I remember the monster poster “chemical pathways”.
A while back I came across an old book of mine (molecular cell biology) highlighted most of the way through – the bits covered by the exam I guess. I started reading somewhere at random and I could have sworn I’ve never heard of the stuff before. But for that exam I knew it down to the molecular weights of the enzymes: I found my cheat sheet list of those too…
Bernard Bumnersays
I used to work in Krebs’ old lab. Very little of the magic rubbed off on me.
otramesays
When I got to the point in Bio 101 where I actually understood the Krebs cycle I almost cried at how incredibly beautiful it was. I no longer remember it, mind you, but I do remember the beauty.
Kevin Kehres says
Oh god, the Krebs cycle. I just got an actual case of the “willies”.
Those poor, poor students.
kesovich says
Where was this when I was taking Biology in High School?
razzlefrog says
So…I feel like this is a silly enough post for me to derail the conversation in a damage-free way. I was wondering…what happened to the merch? I wanted to buy a shirt just now, and all I could find were books. (Which, yes, yes, are great, I know, and worth buying, but you must understand: I’m loaded to my eyelashes in them and if you wear The Happy Atheist instead of clothes ONE TIME suddenly you’re “indecent” and “a bad influence on the children”.)
WMDKitty -- Survivor says
*trying to catch the green arrow*
rq says
Used to know this backwards and forwards in colour-coded ink.
Now? A blur of letters that seem vaguely familiar, like walking past an acquaintance on the street without my glasses on. I liked knowing it; I’m rather sad I don’t anymore, but it’s not like (a) I would use it daily or (b) been practicing.
Island Adolescent says
I’m glad my focus is ecology. Even a silly rap song can’t make me enjoy molecular pathways.
ekwhite says
I love that rap! That almost makes the Krebs cycle fun! Almost.
Athywren says
Get thee behind me, Satan!
sawells says
Hey, I just got a paper published on one of those enzymes! DOI: 10.1002/prot.24630 – obviously you’ll have to update all the material now :)
Menyambal says
Wow. I just scored a $50 shirt, new with tag, from a thrift shop for $4, yesterday, and I could not make it halfway through that song. Anyone who ever understood all that information has my admiration.
carlie says
razzlefrog – the owner of the shop is currently in the middle of a move, so might have taken the shop down temporarily.
This was adorable. My only tiny quibble is that I would have changed the rhythm of the chorus to put “li’l glucose” together fast, then stretch out “in -my – pathway” instead of stretching out “glucose”. not that I could have done any of that.
(oh, and Krebs is the name, so no apostrophe)
bondjamesbond says
Thanks PZ:
Here are a few more notes that some may find of interest:
The 10 Step Glycolysis Pathway In ATP Production: An Overview – video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kn6BVGqKd8
At the 14:00 minute mark of the following video, Chris Ashcraft, PhD – molecular biology, gives us an overview of the Citric Acid Cycle, which is, after the 10 step Glycolysis Pathway, also involved in ATP production:
Evolution vs ATP Synthase – Chris Ashcraft – video – citric acid cycle at 14:00 minute mark
The Citric Acid Cycle: An Overview – video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6vQKrRjQcQ
The Citric Acid Cycle: The Reactions – video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cXVleFtzeE
Glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle: The Control of Proteins and Pathways – Cornelius Hunter – July 2011
Here is a ‘horrendously complex’ metabolic pathway map that has recently been updated:
ExPASy – Biochemical Pathways – interactive schematic
http://biochemical-pathways.com/#/map/1
consciousness razor says
Really, that’s it? The MIDI sax loop makes me want to strangle somebody. But I think I’ll just get more coffee instead.
PZ Myers says
The NDSU animations are useful (I use them in class myself), but if you are going to continue to spread that fucking bullshit from creationist conferences, you will be banned. Ashcraft and Hunter are idiots, and I will not allow you to turn my blog into a vehicle for spreading misinformation.
Jack Krebs says
Noooo! It’s Krebs’ cycle, not Kreb’s cycle! This is an error that I am personally a bit sensitive to. :-)
Jack Krebs says
Actually, it’s just the Krebs cycle, but if they’re going to use the possessive, they ought to at least use it correctly.
Charles Thornton says
The problem with this is there are no handlebars.
And to think they introduced it for “A” Level biology (the exam for 18 year olds) {{shudders}}
ethicsgradient says
Charles Thornton @17,
For you, a Krebs cycle with handlebars:
The University of Sheffield shows off its Nobel prize connection when the Tour de France goes through the city, and explains why it’s so important for cyclists.
UnknownEric the Apostate says
Now I’m singing “writin’ exams, writin’ exams” to the tune of “Breakin’ The Law.”
ragdish says
Really cool! Back in med school we did glycolysis and Kreb’s cycle to the tune of Modern Major General in Pirates of Penzance. Really helped for the Biochem finals.
epicurus says
Well, this certainly clarified things for me. Good thing I didn’t waste my time with all that “biology education” stuff your students are now suffering through. When do I get my Ph.D? Just kidding, I love alternative teaching methods, and mnemonics really work! Gotta run, almost time to put some more glucose in my pathways.
Delft says
Ooh, I remember the monster poster “chemical pathways”.
A while back I came across an old book of mine (molecular cell biology) highlighted most of the way through – the bits covered by the exam I guess. I started reading somewhere at random and I could have sworn I’ve never heard of the stuff before. But for that exam I knew it down to the molecular weights of the enzymes: I found my cheat sheet list of those too…
Bernard Bumner says
I used to work in Krebs’ old lab. Very little of the magic rubbed off on me.
otrame says
When I got to the point in Bio 101 where I actually understood the Krebs cycle I almost cried at how incredibly beautiful it was. I no longer remember it, mind you, but I do remember the beauty.