liv
@liv4bacteria.bsky.social
Research Tech at the Zakas Lab at N.C. State! Enjoy the little things 🧫
opinions are my own :)
opinions are my own :)
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Earth has breached a critical boundary for ocean acidification, with potentially grim effects for ocean ecosystems and human livelihoods
Humans Just Pushed Earth across Another 'Planetary Boundary'
Earth has breached a critical boundary for ocean acidification, with potentially grim effects for ocean ecosystems and human livelihoods
www.scientificamerican.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Earth has breached a critical boundary for ocean acidification, with potentially grim effects for ocean ecosystems and human livelihoods
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Since I just dug this up for my career advice book, please enjoy my article on the best universities for studying marine biology 🧪🦑🌍
www.scubadiving.com/best-schools...
www.scubadiving.com/best-schools...
What Are the Best Schools to Study Marine Biology?
In this edition of “Ask a Marine Biologist,” Dr. David Shiffman gives aspiring marine scientists things to consider when looking for in a college or university.
www.scubadiving.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Since I just dug this up for my career advice book, please enjoy my article on the best universities for studying marine biology 🧪🦑🌍
www.scubadiving.com/best-schools...
www.scubadiving.com/best-schools...
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Marine biology history made as leopard sharks filmed having a MMF 'threesome' https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/leopard-sharks-threesome/?utm_content=1759296000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Marine biology history made as leopard sharks filmed having a MMF 'threesome'
A set of Leopard sharks have been observed and recorded engaging in a threesome for the first time ever, delighting scientists.
www.thepinknews.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Marine biology history made as leopard sharks filmed having a MMF 'threesome' https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/leopard-sharks-threesome/?utm_content=1759296000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.
The mother of Colombian corals
Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.
n.pr
October 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.
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Happy #MicroscopyMonday!
This is a larval sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis. MBL researchers study this species, found in Sippewissett Marsh, for development and regeneration.
Image taken using a polychromatic polarizing microscope.
📷 Michael Shribak and Karen Echeverri
This is a larval sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis. MBL researchers study this species, found in Sippewissett Marsh, for development and regeneration.
Image taken using a polychromatic polarizing microscope.
📷 Michael Shribak and Karen Echeverri
August 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy #MicroscopyMonday!
This is a larval sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis. MBL researchers study this species, found in Sippewissett Marsh, for development and regeneration.
Image taken using a polychromatic polarizing microscope.
📷 Michael Shribak and Karen Echeverri
This is a larval sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis. MBL researchers study this species, found in Sippewissett Marsh, for development and regeneration.
Image taken using a polychromatic polarizing microscope.
📷 Michael Shribak and Karen Echeverri
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Interested in a tenure track position teaching and doing research with undergrads at a PUI? We are looking for a broadly-defined microbiologist who can teach Med Micro and Immunology. Apply at universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8308. Pls share widely to feeds (& on twitter if you still tweet)! 🦠
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Interested in a tenure track position teaching and doing research with undergrads at a PUI? We are looking for a broadly-defined microbiologist who can teach Med Micro and Immunology. Apply at universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8308. Pls share widely to feeds (& on twitter if you still tweet)! 🦠
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🌊🔬 Looking for a postdoc to join our team!
Cocco-Channel project ➡️ studying coccolithophore phycospheres and their role in ocean carbon cycling.
✔️ Plus if you bring experience in microbial ecology, molecular/microscopy tools & fieldwork
👉 More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/375178
#protistsonsky
Cocco-Channel project ➡️ studying coccolithophore phycospheres and their role in ocean carbon cycling.
✔️ Plus if you bring experience in microbial ecology, molecular/microscopy tools & fieldwork
👉 More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/375178
#protistsonsky
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🌊🔬 Looking for a postdoc to join our team!
Cocco-Channel project ➡️ studying coccolithophore phycospheres and their role in ocean carbon cycling.
✔️ Plus if you bring experience in microbial ecology, molecular/microscopy tools & fieldwork
👉 More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/375178
#protistsonsky
Cocco-Channel project ➡️ studying coccolithophore phycospheres and their role in ocean carbon cycling.
✔️ Plus if you bring experience in microbial ecology, molecular/microscopy tools & fieldwork
👉 More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/375178
#protistsonsky
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March 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
April 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
They're finally here! The full range of "It's Dr, Actually" pins is now available, thanks to your support!
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
Please share them as much as possible so that they reach the people who'll love them: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/1841...
fell in love with fieldwork 🤓 didn’t fall into mud 😝 #stem #marinebiology
March 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
fell in love with fieldwork 🤓 didn’t fall into mud 😝 #stem #marinebiology
signs for tomorrow’s rally :) #standupforscience
March 7, 2025 at 4:44 AM
signs for tomorrow’s rally :) #standupforscience
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Diversity is our greatest asset, even if the government disagrees… They not like us! POC in STEM are here to stay.
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
February 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Diversity is our greatest asset, even if the government disagrees… They not like us! POC in STEM are here to stay.
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
They tried to rig the game but you can’t fake influence!
Mustard on the [Be][At] bro.
Happy Black History Month!
one of the grad students drew this
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
one of the grad students drew this
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ASM website screenshots from the wayback machine in December '24 (web.archive.org/web/20241211...) vs today. Pretty disappointing!! 🧪
February 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ASM website screenshots from the wayback machine in December '24 (web.archive.org/web/20241211...) vs today. Pretty disappointing!! 🧪
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What a bunch of losers.
"The White House rescinded an order on Wednesday that froze up to trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and sparked mass confusion across the country…"
"The White House rescinded an order on Wednesday that froze up to trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and sparked mass confusion across the country…"
The freeze had caused mass confusion as groups checked whether their federal funding was affected.
The freeze caused outrage after it interrupted the Medicaid health care system and sent schools, hospitals and nonprofits scrambling to understand if they had lost their federal support.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
What a bunch of losers.
"The White House rescinded an order on Wednesday that froze up to trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and sparked mass confusion across the country…"
"The White House rescinded an order on Wednesday that froze up to trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans and sparked mass confusion across the country…"
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If you have been affected by the fires in LA, or are concerned about your ability to keep precious Drosophila strains going during the latest funding crisis, we will host your strains as a backup. Please email me.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
January 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you have been affected by the fires in LA, or are concerned about your ability to keep precious Drosophila strains going during the latest funding crisis, we will host your strains as a backup. Please email me.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
Please amplify. If you are also able to host fly strains, add your name as well.
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Kudos to @asm.org I have never in my nearly 25yrs as a member been sent an "ASM Action Alert" asking me to contact my members of Congress. Make those calls. Write those emails.
There are extraordinary times and we must make ourselves heard
There are extraordinary times and we must make ourselves heard
January 28, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Kudos to @asm.org I have never in my nearly 25yrs as a member been sent an "ASM Action Alert" asking me to contact my members of Congress. Make those calls. Write those emails.
There are extraordinary times and we must make ourselves heard
There are extraordinary times and we must make ourselves heard
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Hey all! I’m looking for a virologist who would be willing to zoom with my virology class May 6 between 10-11:15 to give a talk on your work and take questions from 9 undergraduates. I’d make them read a paper of your choice in prep for your talk. Please share in virology circles! #microsky
January 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Hey all! I’m looking for a virologist who would be willing to zoom with my virology class May 6 between 10-11:15 to give a talk on your work and take questions from 9 undergraduates. I’d make them read a paper of your choice in prep for your talk. Please share in virology circles! #microsky
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If you’re a federal govt employee targeted for leave or termination on the basis of your DEI work, please file an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) complaint & retain legal counsel.
I’m a former NIH PI. Happy to refer you to a law firm that has successfully sued the govt many times!
Pls repost 🙏❤️
I’m a former NIH PI. Happy to refer you to a law firm that has successfully sued the govt many times!
Pls repost 🙏❤️
January 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you’re a federal govt employee targeted for leave or termination on the basis of your DEI work, please file an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) complaint & retain legal counsel.
I’m a former NIH PI. Happy to refer you to a law firm that has successfully sued the govt many times!
Pls repost 🙏❤️
I’m a former NIH PI. Happy to refer you to a law firm that has successfully sued the govt many times!
Pls repost 🙏❤️
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Checking in with people and so many people just aren't okay at the moment. The world being a bin fire, it being winter in the northern hemisphere, higher education in the UK being squeezed. Just a reminder to take the time to actually check on those around you.
January 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Checking in with people and so many people just aren't okay at the moment. The world being a bin fire, it being winter in the northern hemisphere, higher education in the UK being squeezed. Just a reminder to take the time to actually check on those around you.
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Groundhog Day Scenario for Environmental Bacteria
Most bacterial species in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota undergo rapid genetic changes over a year, only to return to near-identical genetic states the next year.
Article in Nature Microbiology: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Most bacterial species in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota undergo rapid genetic changes over a year, only to return to near-identical genetic states the next year.
Article in Nature Microbiology: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Bacteria in Lake Mendota keep evolving but never change
Lake Mendota bacteria evolve rapidly with seasonal changes, adapting to conditions yet returning yearly to near-original genetic states.
www.earth.com
January 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Groundhog Day Scenario for Environmental Bacteria
Most bacterial species in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota undergo rapid genetic changes over a year, only to return to near-identical genetic states the next year.
Article in Nature Microbiology: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Most bacterial species in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota undergo rapid genetic changes over a year, only to return to near-identical genetic states the next year.
Article in Nature Microbiology: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Welcome refugees from X! Follow microbiologists and more in the @binningsingletons.com and Friends Starter Pack!
go.bsky.app/H5k2p2g
go.bsky.app/H5k2p2g
October 17, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Welcome refugees from X! Follow microbiologists and more in the @binningsingletons.com and Friends Starter Pack!
go.bsky.app/H5k2p2g
go.bsky.app/H5k2p2g
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Come work with me! The Beattie Lab at Iowa State University is hiring for TWO fully funded #postdoc positions to start early 2025. Happy to answer questions.
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
Please share widely!
#ScienceJobs #AcademicSky #MicroSky 🧫🦠🌱🪲🧬🧪
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
Please share widely!
#ScienceJobs #AcademicSky #MicroSky 🧫🦠🌱🪲🧬🧪
October 29, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Come work with me! The Beattie Lab at Iowa State University is hiring for TWO fully funded #postdoc positions to start early 2025. Happy to answer questions.
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
Please share widely!
#ScienceJobs #AcademicSky #MicroSky 🧫🦠🌱🪲🧬🧪
Application Deadline: December 3, 2024
Please share widely!
#ScienceJobs #AcademicSky #MicroSky 🧫🦠🌱🪲🧬🧪