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Beyond the joy of sharing what I read, receiving messages from readers is one of the most rewarding parts of running a science communication blog. This kind of exchange is, of course, very welcome, and I strongly encourage it.
As a general rule, an initial response is provided within 72 hours. However, if the weekly volume of messages received is particularly high at that time, or if the question asked is especially complex, you may receive a reply within that same 72-hour period simply to let you know that a fuller answer will follow the next week.
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