Lucibee
@lucibee.bsky.social
Science defender and eco-worrier.
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More than 50% of proteins in the MAPK pathway are targeted by different #SARSCoV2 proteins, making it one of the most affected pathways during infection
The MAPK pathway is involved in the immune response to #COVID , including the activation of inflammatory responses & cytokine production
The MAPK pathway is involved in the immune response to #COVID , including the activation of inflammatory responses & cytokine production
January 17, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #immunosky #virosky #Publichealth Role of MAPK in #LongCOVID Pathophysiology . The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway is a critical intracellular signaling network that regulates inflammation, cell survival & stress responses.
#Medsky🧪 #immunosky New preclinical work in @science.org reveals how #Tcells respond in real time to signaling inputs of varying intensities & could shed further light on how these cells become activated in the context of #immunity & inflammation.
January 17, 2026 at 6:13 AM
#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #immunosky #virosky #Publichealth Role of MAPK in #LongCOVID Pathophysiology . The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway is a critical intracellular signaling network that regulates inflammation, cell survival & stress responses.
(caveat: and as we well know, "CFS" isn't necessarily ME...)
January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
(caveat: and as we well know, "CFS" isn't necessarily ME...)
Surprisingly, she wasn't selling anything. It was quite a good article tbh, as far as these things go.
(it's here btw: archive.ph/zOEo9)
But she seems one of the lucky ones that has managed to fix it via dietary changes.
(it's here btw: archive.ph/zOEo9)
But she seems one of the lucky ones that has managed to fix it via dietary changes.
archive.ph
January 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Surprisingly, she wasn't selling anything. It was quite a good article tbh, as far as these things go.
(it's here btw: archive.ph/zOEo9)
But she seems one of the lucky ones that has managed to fix it via dietary changes.
(it's here btw: archive.ph/zOEo9)
But she seems one of the lucky ones that has managed to fix it via dietary changes.
But the article wasn't about that?
January 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
But the article wasn't about that?
archive.ph
January 17, 2026 at 3:24 PM
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Post from 24 Jun 2024.
Just another ear seeds update...
Vaccaria and Tanacetum (Flore Pleno or somesuch). Cow-herb and Feverfew.
Much better growing in a pot than in your ears!
Just another ear seeds update...
Vaccaria and Tanacetum (Flore Pleno or somesuch). Cow-herb and Feverfew.
Much better growing in a pot than in your ears!
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Post from 24 Jun 2024.
Just another ear seeds update...
Vaccaria and Tanacetum (Flore Pleno or somesuch). Cow-herb and Feverfew.
Much better growing in a pot than in your ears!
Just another ear seeds update...
Vaccaria and Tanacetum (Flore Pleno or somesuch). Cow-herb and Feverfew.
Much better growing in a pot than in your ears!
January 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
January 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
![Xitter post from 16 Feb 2024.
Lucibee: My ear seeds have arrived! [smiley face with flushed cheeks]
Feeling better already. It's a miracle!
QT of post of 19 Jan 2024:
Lucibe: Did you know that for less than £2, you can get a packet containing hundreds of seeds that will grow into this pretty plant. And I just know it will do wonders for my mental health!
#earseeds #DragonsDen #cowherb #SaponariaVaccaria #Gardening
Image of lots of pretty, pink cow-herb flowers.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:idf6m3amxguxiftesf7y24hd/bafkreibbxfsvdt3ljjpemx2phbfxwwtstqrvunq4tex5js6qbizzmqxsa4@jpeg)
January 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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New study suggests that metastatic cancer cells may evade the immune system by stealing mitochondria from immune cells and setting up a ‘shield’ that protects them from being killed by immune cells. Wiley little bastards.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
Cancer might evade immune defences by stealing mitochondria
Hijacking the energy-producing organelles from immune cells seems to help tumours in mice to infiltrate lymph nodes.
www.nature.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM
New study suggests that metastatic cancer cells may evade the immune system by stealing mitochondria from immune cells and setting up a ‘shield’ that protects them from being killed by immune cells. Wiley little bastards.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
Much better to plant them in soil and let them grow into this...
January 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Much better to plant them in soil and let them grow into this...
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Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?
Not one Palestinian. Not one woman.
Tell us again how these governments stand for self-determination, equality, liberty, peace, justice, and democracy?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not one Palestinian. Not one woman.
Tell us again how these governments stand for self-determination, equality, liberty, peace, justice, and democracy?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?
The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?
Not one Palestinian. Not one woman.
Tell us again how these governments stand for self-determination, equality, liberty, peace, justice, and democracy?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not one Palestinian. Not one woman.
Tell us again how these governments stand for self-determination, equality, liberty, peace, justice, and democracy?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The images and stories coming out of Minneapolis are extraordinary. We can't say we did not know what was happening. Lots of people are putting their bodies on the line to make sure we do.
Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The images and stories coming out of Minneapolis are extraordinary. We can't say we did not know what was happening. Lots of people are putting their bodies on the line to make sure we do.
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🐙🌊 Caribbean Reef Octopus Sculpture 🪸🎨
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #ArtSale #BSNM #Sculpture #ArtGifts #CoralReef #Reef #Octopus #Trevally #MarineLife 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #ArtSale #BSNM #Sculpture #ArtGifts #CoralReef #Reef #Octopus #Trevally #MarineLife 🦑🐡
January 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
🐙🌊 Caribbean Reef Octopus Sculpture 🪸🎨
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #ArtSale #BSNM #Sculpture #ArtGifts #CoralReef #Reef #Octopus #Trevally #MarineLife 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #ArtSale #BSNM #Sculpture #ArtGifts #CoralReef #Reef #Octopus #Trevally #MarineLife 🦑🐡
Favourite so far: bsky.app/profile/isab...
“Beloved Michael” would be “Annwyl Michael” in Welsh.
January 17, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Favourite so far: bsky.app/profile/isab...
![Comic from xkcd: Immunity.
Panel 1 - stick man in hat says to other stick man: "See, it's good to get infected, because it gives you immunity."
Panel 2 - other stick man: "Why would I want immunity?"
Panel 3 - stick man in hat: "To protect you from getting inf... ...wait."
[xkcd alt text reads: This plan may sound appealing to people who know a little about the immune system, but the drawbacks are clear to people who know a lot about the immune system and also to people who don't know anything about it.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:idf6m3amxguxiftesf7y24hd/bafkreiez5jee62yx6jd5qpmtxv2u2otmotzfjkpjjkbbajpq4pbomxazcy@jpeg)
I don't know Welsh well enough.
Is there a superlative of Cariad?
Is there a superlative of Cariad?
January 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM
I don't know Welsh well enough.
Is there a superlative of Cariad?
Is there a superlative of Cariad?
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There needs to be a title that's nothing to do with the feckin king that's just "We Love you" prefaced on the name, so at all times everyone must address you as "we love you Micheal Sheen" etc.
MUCH better than a Sir or a Dame.
MUCH better than a Sir or a Dame.
January 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
There needs to be a title that's nothing to do with the feckin king that's just "We Love you" prefaced on the name, so at all times everyone must address you as "we love you Micheal Sheen" etc.
MUCH better than a Sir or a Dame.
MUCH better than a Sir or a Dame.
#c4news Is there some sort of award we can bestow on Michael Sheen?
He should be a "Sir", but there needs to be a cwmraeg word for Sir that also means "national treasure" that does the job.
Any thoughts?
He should be a "Sir", but there needs to be a cwmraeg word for Sir that also means "national treasure" that does the job.
Any thoughts?
January 16, 2026 at 7:52 PM
#c4news Is there some sort of award we can bestow on Michael Sheen?
He should be a "Sir", but there needs to be a cwmraeg word for Sir that also means "national treasure" that does the job.
Any thoughts?
He should be a "Sir", but there needs to be a cwmraeg word for Sir that also means "national treasure" that does the job.
Any thoughts?
The authors themselves emphasised that their "structured pacing protocol" was not GET, but many of those citing the study don't seem to have got that message.
But can a protocol that asks pts to increase activity every week *really* be called "pacing"?
But can a protocol that asks pts to increase activity every week *really* be called "pacing"?
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The authors themselves emphasised that their "structured pacing protocol" was not GET, but many of those citing the study don't seem to have got that message.
But can a protocol that asks pts to increase activity every week *really* be called "pacing"?
But can a protocol that asks pts to increase activity every week *really* be called "pacing"?