Jennifer Tsang
@jtsangwrites.bsky.social
Freelance science writer, microbiologist at heart.
Blogging at The Microbial Menagerie microbialmenagerie.com
Content marketing for life science companies
https://linktr.ee/jennifertsangwrites
Blogging at The Microbial Menagerie microbialmenagerie.com
Content marketing for life science companies
https://linktr.ee/jennifertsangwrites
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Microbiologists and Science Fans
One of the things I love about microbiology scicomm is the many ways microbiologists, writers, and artists have incorporated microbes into tangible output. Microbiology-themed books, clothing and a…
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Shopping for a microbiologist? I have a gift guide for you!
Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
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Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
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There's more evidence that the Covid-19 vaccine lowers risk of preterm birth, hospital stays and death..
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www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
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www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
Research hailing the benefits of the COVID-19 shot keeps coming
There was more good health news about the COVID-19 vaccine for infants, kids and adults in December. There’s still time to get the shot this winter.
www.sciencenews.org
December 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
There's more evidence that the Covid-19 vaccine lowers risk of preterm birth, hospital stays and death..
🧪🦠
www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
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www.sciencenews.org/article/bene...
2025 was wild! I worked on ~165 projects, which includes ~100 word blurbs on recent research, while others were features w/ multiple sources or marketing collateral writing that required multiple meetings/revisions. Just though I'd share a few of my bylines from the year (and my fav co-worker Song)
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
2025 was wild! I worked on ~165 projects, which includes ~100 word blurbs on recent research, while others were features w/ multiple sources or marketing collateral writing that required multiple meetings/revisions. Just though I'd share a few of my bylines from the year (and my fav co-worker Song)
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We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
December 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
I love it! DNA strands make the perfect garland. 🧬
#MicroSky: The MBT team wishes everyone a restful holiday season with their loved ones and all the best for the end of the year. 🦠 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I love it! DNA strands make the perfect garland. 🧬
Everyone is all reflecting on their 2025 professional goals this year and I'm over here like... yeah, my goal was to knit four stockings by EOY. Well I did it. I accomplished my goal.
(but seriously, I'll probably make one of those posts later this week or next week)
(but seriously, I'll probably make one of those posts later this week or next week)
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Everyone is all reflecting on their 2025 professional goals this year and I'm over here like... yeah, my goal was to knit four stockings by EOY. Well I did it. I accomplished my goal.
(but seriously, I'll probably make one of those posts later this week or next week)
(but seriously, I'll probably make one of those posts later this week or next week)
Super excited to work on this blog article for @nautilus.bio!
This blog is all about plant pathogens and #OneHealth and how proteomics can help us study one health in ways that other methods can't. Thank you to @tyfordfever.bsky.social for fantastic edits as always!
#MicroSky #AMR #Proteomics
This blog is all about plant pathogens and #OneHealth and how proteomics can help us study one health in ways that other methods can't. Thank you to @tyfordfever.bsky.social for fantastic edits as always!
#MicroSky #AMR #Proteomics
In our latest blog post, @jtsangwrites.bsky.social covers how Professor Jennifer Geddes-McAlister is using proteomics to explore host-microbe interactions through a "One Health" lens.
www.nautilus.bio/blog/proteom...
www.nautilus.bio/blog/proteom...
Proteomics and one health - Bridging animal, human, and ecosystem health by studying the proteome
Explore how proteomics can connect human, animal, and ecosystem health through a one health lens.
www.nautilus.bio
December 19, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Super excited to work on this blog article for @nautilus.bio!
This blog is all about plant pathogens and #OneHealth and how proteomics can help us study one health in ways that other methods can't. Thank you to @tyfordfever.bsky.social for fantastic edits as always!
#MicroSky #AMR #Proteomics
This blog is all about plant pathogens and #OneHealth and how proteomics can help us study one health in ways that other methods can't. Thank you to @tyfordfever.bsky.social for fantastic edits as always!
#MicroSky #AMR #Proteomics
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Take a look at this list and you will see that Foldscopes make great gifts (and the accessories can be fun stocking stuffers!!)! Happy Holidays!
Visit foldscope.com/pages/store-... to take advantage of our holiday sales!
Visit foldscope.com/pages/store-... to take advantage of our holiday sales!
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Take a look at this list and you will see that Foldscopes make great gifts (and the accessories can be fun stocking stuffers!!)! Happy Holidays!
Visit foldscope.com/pages/store-... to take advantage of our holiday sales!
Visit foldscope.com/pages/store-... to take advantage of our holiday sales!
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Read @jtsangwrites.bsky.social's article about the squid-vibrio symbiosis in the latest @asm.org Microcosm magazine!
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Read @jtsangwrites.bsky.social's article about the squid-vibrio symbiosis in the latest @asm.org Microcosm magazine!
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indeed, 𝘙𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘦 looke like fusilli, which are notably better at holding on salsa di pomodoro than spaghetti... and as pasta addicts, we fell instantly in love with the shape of this newly described alphaproteo from the Rhizobiales 🤭
#MicroSky
#MicroSky
December 10, 2025 at 7:52 PM
indeed, 𝘙𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢𝘦 looke like fusilli, which are notably better at holding on salsa di pomodoro than spaghetti... and as pasta addicts, we fell instantly in love with the shape of this newly described alphaproteo from the Rhizobiales 🤭
#MicroSky
#MicroSky
The newest issue of Microcosm from @asm.org is now out! It's all about animal microbiology and I was excited to contribute the story about the fascinating vibrio-squid symbiosis (my story is available via member log-in, but others are free). asm.org/magazine/202...
#MicroSky #Microbiology
#MicroSky #Microbiology
Animal Microbiology | ASM.org
Why do animals eat poop? What’s decimating amphibian populations? Why do squid glow?
asm.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The newest issue of Microcosm from @asm.org is now out! It's all about animal microbiology and I was excited to contribute the story about the fascinating vibrio-squid symbiosis (my story is available via member log-in, but others are free). asm.org/magazine/202...
#MicroSky #Microbiology
#MicroSky #Microbiology
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Chocolate might have an anti-ageing effect, according to a study of 500 women that I reported on earlier this year 🧪
It's not definitively proven - but is all the excuse I need to indulge over Xmas
www.newscientist.com/article/2478...
It's not definitively proven - but is all the excuse I need to indulge over Xmas
www.newscientist.com/article/2478...
Key component of dark chocolate might have an anti-ageing effect
A chemical that is mainly found in dark chocolate seems to slow our rate of biological ageing, but it isn't clear if eating chocolate is good for us overall
www.newscientist.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Chocolate might have an anti-ageing effect, according to a study of 500 women that I reported on earlier this year 🧪
It's not definitively proven - but is all the excuse I need to indulge over Xmas
www.newscientist.com/article/2478...
It's not definitively proven - but is all the excuse I need to indulge over Xmas
www.newscientist.com/article/2478...
Shopping for a microbiologist? I have a gift guide for you!
Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
microbialmenagerie.com/holiday-gift...
Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
microbialmenagerie.com/holiday-gift...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Microbiologists and Science Fans
One of the things I love about microbiology scicomm is the many ways microbiologists, writers, and artists have incorporated microbes into tangible output. Microbiology-themed books, clothing and a…
microbialmenagerie.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Shopping for a microbiologist? I have a gift guide for you!
Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
microbialmenagerie.com/holiday-gift...
Check it out for fun ideas for microbiology themed gifts including @contamclub.bsky.social @teamfoldscope.bsky.social @artologica.net @breadtopia.bsky.social and more. #MicroSky #Holiday #Christmas
microbialmenagerie.com/holiday-gift...
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Hi everyone, a few years ago, we started a list of labs studying bacterial immunty for students, editors, conference organizers... (currently n=79).
Update time ! Send me a message to 1) add your lab or others 2) Correct info
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#Phagesky #Microsky
Update time ! Send me a message to 1) add your lab or others 2) Correct info
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#Phagesky #Microsky
Labs in bacterial immunity
docs.google.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Hi everyone, a few years ago, we started a list of labs studying bacterial immunty for students, editors, conference organizers... (currently n=79).
Update time ! Send me a message to 1) add your lab or others 2) Correct info
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#Phagesky #Microsky
Update time ! Send me a message to 1) add your lab or others 2) Correct info
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#Phagesky #Microsky
Reposted by Jennifer Tsang
How the hooting heck was I not following @owlsintowels.org on here before now?
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
How the hooting heck was I not following @owlsintowels.org on here before now?
❄️ These virus snowflake patterns are amazing! I love that each pattern comes with a factsheet about the virus. Great #scicomm
Feeling festive?
Why not deck the halls with @cvrinfo.bsky.social's papercraft #VirusSnowflakes and celebrate the science of viruses and the fight against viral diseases.
Download for free: cvr-engagement.co.uk/virus-snowfl...
#scicomm #sciart #decorations
Why not deck the halls with @cvrinfo.bsky.social's papercraft #VirusSnowflakes and celebrate the science of viruses and the fight against viral diseases.
Download for free: cvr-engagement.co.uk/virus-snowfl...
#scicomm #sciart #decorations
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
❄️ These virus snowflake patterns are amazing! I love that each pattern comes with a factsheet about the virus. Great #scicomm
I used to think tight timelines and unclear goals were exhausting. But I negotiated with my 3 year old about putting on socks for the zillionth time this morning. Now every content brief feels like a spa retreat.
#FreelanceWriting #Parenting #WorkingParent
#FreelanceWriting #Parenting #WorkingParent
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I used to think tight timelines and unclear goals were exhausting. But I negotiated with my 3 year old about putting on socks for the zillionth time this morning. Now every content brief feels like a spa retreat.
#FreelanceWriting #Parenting #WorkingParent
#FreelanceWriting #Parenting #WorkingParent
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How not to use colons.
Just saying.
Just saying.
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
How not to use colons.
Just saying.
Just saying.
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A while back back, I asked Bluesky for random questions about the world. I'm finally sharing some answers to three of them!
Why is cinnamon "hot"?
Why is mint "cold"?
Why does soda fizz more when you add ice? 🧪
news.ncsu.edu/2025/12/why-...
Why is cinnamon "hot"?
Why is mint "cold"?
Why does soda fizz more when you add ice? 🧪
news.ncsu.edu/2025/12/why-...
Why Does Cinnamon Taste Hot? And Why Does Mint Taste Cold?
And while we're at it, why does soda fizz more when you put ice in the glass?
news.ncsu.edu
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A while back back, I asked Bluesky for random questions about the world. I'm finally sharing some answers to three of them!
Why is cinnamon "hot"?
Why is mint "cold"?
Why does soda fizz more when you add ice? 🧪
news.ncsu.edu/2025/12/why-...
Why is cinnamon "hot"?
Why is mint "cold"?
Why does soda fizz more when you add ice? 🧪
news.ncsu.edu/2025/12/why-...
If you're looking for #microbiology themed gifts, I have several Pinterest boards for that. Hope these are helpful! #microsky #ScienceGifts
A thread 👇
A thread 👇
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
If you're looking for #microbiology themed gifts, I have several Pinterest boards for that. Hope these are helpful! #microsky #ScienceGifts
A thread 👇
A thread 👇
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👋 Call for sources: My name is Julia Métraux, and I am @motherjones.com disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging independently while taking care of your health. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Aging with complex chronic illnesses and disabilities at home
Hi! My name is Julia Métraux, and I am Mother Jones' disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging ind...
docs.google.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
👋 Call for sources: My name is Julia Métraux, and I am @motherjones.com disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging independently while taking care of your health. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
It's always great when I get to cover a cool new #microbiology story!
www.the-scientist.com/gut-microbes...
www.the-scientist.com/gut-microbes...
Gut Microbes Can Make Mice Lazy
Behavioral traits get passed on via an animal’s genetics, but a new study reveals that the microbiome can pass them on too, providing insight into animal evolution.
www.the-scientist.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's always great when I get to cover a cool new #microbiology story!
www.the-scientist.com/gut-microbes...
www.the-scientist.com/gut-microbes...
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Microbiologist Dr. Rita Colwell was born #OTD in 1934. She is recognized for her study of global infectious disease spread through water sources. Her research on cholera helped save 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 lives.
She was the first female director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998-2004. #WomenInSTEM
She was the first female director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998-2004. #WomenInSTEM
November 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Microbiologist Dr. Rita Colwell was born #OTD in 1934. She is recognized for her study of global infectious disease spread through water sources. Her research on cholera helped save 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 lives.
She was the first female director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998-2004. #WomenInSTEM
She was the first female director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), 1998-2004. #WomenInSTEM
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Fluorescent microscopy is beautiful🔬✨
People who are pushing the envelope will not only uncover new biology, but captivate (and entice!) new generations of brilliant minds to love biology the same way we do
People who are pushing the envelope will not only uncover new biology, but captivate (and entice!) new generations of brilliant minds to love biology the same way we do
November 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Fluorescent microscopy is beautiful🔬✨
People who are pushing the envelope will not only uncover new biology, but captivate (and entice!) new generations of brilliant minds to love biology the same way we do
People who are pushing the envelope will not only uncover new biology, but captivate (and entice!) new generations of brilliant minds to love biology the same way we do
Reposted by Jennifer Tsang
‼️🚨🗓️ CONTAMCALENDAR 2026 🗓️🚨‼️
Excited to say the ContamCalendar is back for its fifth edition! We’ve created a fresh new design, folding out for an A3 monthly spread. It’s our best yet, we hope you’ll love it 🗓️🦠🧫🍄
Get yours here ➡️ www.contam.club ⬅️
Excited to say the ContamCalendar is back for its fifth edition! We’ve created a fresh new design, folding out for an A3 monthly spread. It’s our best yet, we hope you’ll love it 🗓️🦠🧫🍄
Get yours here ➡️ www.contam.club ⬅️
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
‼️🚨🗓️ CONTAMCALENDAR 2026 🗓️🚨‼️
Excited to say the ContamCalendar is back for its fifth edition! We’ve created a fresh new design, folding out for an A3 monthly spread. It’s our best yet, we hope you’ll love it 🗓️🦠🧫🍄
Get yours here ➡️ www.contam.club ⬅️
Excited to say the ContamCalendar is back for its fifth edition! We’ve created a fresh new design, folding out for an A3 monthly spread. It’s our best yet, we hope you’ll love it 🗓️🦠🧫🍄
Get yours here ➡️ www.contam.club ⬅️
Reposted by Jennifer Tsang
3. If you haven't got a #flu shot yet, now's the time. You may have heard that there's likely a mismatch this year — the #H3N2 virus mutated after the vaccine strains were picked. More on that in a bit. But that's not a reason to skip getting a shot this year. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...
Is a bad flu season on the way? Experts see reason to be anxious
There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one.
www.statnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
3. If you haven't got a #flu shot yet, now's the time. You may have heard that there's likely a mismatch this year — the #H3N2 virus mutated after the vaccine strains were picked. More on that in a bit. But that's not a reason to skip getting a shot this year. www.statnews.com/2025/11/20/f...