Dr. Ahna Skop
@ahnaskop.bsky.social
Cell biologist, artist, science artist, educator, scientific cake baker, foodie, and traveler. I study the RNA granule in the Midbody and MBR.
The midbody remnant (MBR) is a large translating Extracelluar vesicle that is generated in mitosis.
The midbody remnant (MBR) is a large translating Extracelluar vesicle that is generated in mitosis.
John was my good good friend and colleague. Miss him so much.
February 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
John was my good good friend and colleague. Miss him so much.
Iβm glad! One cell divides into 3 things! π
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Iβm glad! One cell divides into 3 things! π
Reposted by Dr. Ahna Skop
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientistβbecause the person felt she did didnβt deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientistβbecause the person felt she did didnβt deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Reposted by Dr. Ahna Skop
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrongβand the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
January 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrongβand the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
NIH review panels due to lose all members by the end of 2026
Exclusive: key NIH review panels due to lose all members by the end of 2026
Thirteen of the agencyβs advisory councils, which must review grant applications before funding is awarded, are on track to have no voting members.
www.nature.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:43 PM
NIH review panels due to lose all members by the end of 2026
So infuriating
Kids with brain cancer were already in a life and death struggle. Then came Trump
The US president vowed to βend childhood cancerβ. But his administration is dismantling the search for a cure and sending families scrambling for treatment
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:22 PM
So infuriating
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This large [midbody] remnant contains information, or RNA, about the tissue it came from & can be used to help detect cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
βI've never been more excited in my life,β said Skop, who called the development βa game changer.β
π ππ EVs and @ahnaskop.bsky.social
βI've never been more excited in my life,β said Skop, who called the development βa game changer.β
π ππ EVs and @ahnaskop.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
This large [midbody] remnant contains information, or RNA, about the tissue it came from & can be used to help detect cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
βI've never been more excited in my life,β said Skop, who called the development βa game changer.β
π ππ EVs and @ahnaskop.bsky.social
βI've never been more excited in my life,β said Skop, who called the development βa game changer.β
π ππ EVs and @ahnaskop.bsky.social
Looks like our company may be one of the diamonds!
UW-Madison research foundation seeks next 'diamonds' amid federal cuts
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, or WARF, wants to patent, license and help fuel more innovations on campus as Trump cuts funding science.
captimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Looks like our company may be one of the diamonds!
When the carpet at your conference looks like a plaque assayβ¦.
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
When the carpet at your conference looks like a plaque assayβ¦.
My niece Nadia is raising money for kids with Cancer. If you can donate anything sheβd appreciate it! #cancer
cfk.donordrive.com/participants...
cfk.donordrive.com/participants...
I'm supporting 2026 CancerFree KIDS' Night for the Fight
2026 CancerFree KIDS' Night for the Fight is a high school overnight event where 1,500 high school students join together to knockout childhood cancer!
cfk.donordrive.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
My niece Nadia is raising money for kids with Cancer. If you can donate anything sheβd appreciate it! #cancer
cfk.donordrive.com/participants...
cfk.donordrive.com/participants...
Congress Is Reversing Trumpβs Steep Budget Cuts to Science www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/s...
Congress Is Reversing Trumpβs Steep Budget Cuts to Science
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Congress Is Reversing Trumpβs Steep Budget Cuts to Science www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/s...
Iβm highly allergic to a common food preservative that is a carcinogen and leads to immune issues. But these are not it.
Iβm glad people are looking into it. Our ability to kill fungus and mold is a detriment to our health.
Iβm glad people are looking into it. Our ability to kill fungus and mold is a detriment to our health.
Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes | CNN
Two large studies found a significant association between eating preservatives in many foods and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and several cancers.
www.cnn.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Iβm highly allergic to a common food preservative that is a carcinogen and leads to immune issues. But these are not it.
Iβm glad people are looking into it. Our ability to kill fungus and mold is a detriment to our health.
Iβm glad people are looking into it. Our ability to kill fungus and mold is a detriment to our health.
Happy holidays everyone!
Iβm looking forward to this! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ #cheeseandquiet
Iβm looking forward to this! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ #cheeseandquiet
December 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Happy holidays everyone!
Iβm looking forward to this! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ #cheeseandquiet
Iβm looking forward to this! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ #cheeseandquiet
Reposted by Dr. Ahna Skop
Look how butter smooth this infinite timeline zooms in and out!
I am currently building the prototype of Timebender, a scheduling tool that adapts your plan in real-time. Change one thing, everything updates instantly. I am collecting early interest: timebender.io
Sign up and spread the word!
I am currently building the prototype of Timebender, a scheduling tool that adapts your plan in real-time. Change one thing, everything updates instantly. I am collecting early interest: timebender.io
Sign up and spread the word!
December 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Look how butter smooth this infinite timeline zooms in and out!
I am currently building the prototype of Timebender, a scheduling tool that adapts your plan in real-time. Change one thing, everything updates instantly. I am collecting early interest: timebender.io
Sign up and spread the word!
I am currently building the prototype of Timebender, a scheduling tool that adapts your plan in real-time. Change one thing, everything updates instantly. I am collecting early interest: timebender.io
Sign up and spread the word!
Hey @ascbiology.bsky.social peeps! My Tactile Mitosis talk is at 4pm tomorrow βwhich is one of many amazing talks on the power of art in science and education. Hope you all can make it! #sciart
December 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Hey @ascbiology.bsky.social peeps! My Tactile Mitosis talk is at 4pm tomorrow βwhich is one of many amazing talks on the power of art in science and education. Hope you all can make it! #sciart
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December 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Ahnaβs sound salad for 2025
Replay 2025 on Apple Music
Playlist Β· 54 Songs
music.apple.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Ahnaβs sound salad for 2025
Youβll be able to touch and feel the models and puzzle we made!
December 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Youβll be able to touch and feel the models and puzzle we made!
Come find out how to make your science more accessible. Hear and touch mitosis during my talk. @ascbiology.bsky.social #cellbio2025 #mitosis #midbody #tactilelearning
Hereβs a sneak peek at two of the amazing topics that will be presented - Ahna Skopβs 'Tactile Mitosis' project to create more inclusive, multi-sensory learning tools, and Janet Iwasaβs software that allows users to create molecular visualizations!
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Come find out how to make your science more accessible. Hear and touch mitosis during my talk. @ascbiology.bsky.social #cellbio2025 #mitosis #midbody #tactilelearning