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twigtechnology.bsky.social
'Plants aren’t eating animals just for their own sakes. The adaptation is an impressive workaround that allows carnivorous plants to grow where they would otherwise struggle.'

New piece full of fun/gruesome facts from @restingdinoface.bsky.social in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social 🌱🍽️🪰🧪
Carnivorous Plants Have Been Trapping Animals for Millions of Years. So Why Have They Never Grown Larger?
Plants that feed on meat and animal droppings have evolved at least ten times through evolutionary history
www.smithsonianmag.com
June 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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javierapfeld.bsky.social
This is heartbreaking. These research experiences are transformative and propel the students' careers in science an medicine.

REUs in my lab have been critical contributors to our research on the mechanisms of aging. Many went on to pursue MDs, PhDs, MD/PhDs, and other research careers 🧪
standupforscience.bsky.social Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Feb 24
🚨 Many NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are being cancelled for Summer 2025.

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Cancellation megathread
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February 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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The #KSFutureAg25 #KSSustainFuture25 crowd & those interested in #SustainableAgriculture #GeneticEngineering will our focus issue "Engineering plants for a changing climate", edited by @pcronald.bsky.social full of thought-provoking pieces - take a 👀!!
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Engineering plants for a changing climate - PLOS Collections
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January 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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joshuasweitz.bsky.social
National news, i.e.,

"US human health and biomedical science pipeline dries up, programs in all 50 states impacted, and global leadership in research and development threatened because of new administration restrictions."
liebschutz.bsky.social Jane Liebschutz, MD MPH (she/her) @liebschutz.bsky.social · Jan 22
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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phylogenomics.bsky.social
This is worth a read for anybody interested in microbial diversity www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A metagenomic perspective on the microbial prokaryotic genome census
Microbial sequencing reveals vast diversity, emphasizing metagenome contributions and urgent need for targeted cultivation.
www.science.org
January 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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phylogenomics.bsky.social
An incredible resource: >8000 bat virus metagenomes ... www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A compendium of 8,176 bat RNA viral metagenomes reveals ecological drivers and circulation dynamics - Nature Microbiology
Samples from over 4,000 bats representing 40 different species yield 8,176 viral metagenomes that expand RNA virus diversity and decipher environmental and anthropogenic factors influencing bat viral ...
www.nature.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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floravincent.bsky.social
Still time to submit an Abstract for the @embl.org symposium on the Wild Frontiers of Model Systems !
If you’re into unconventional, non model systems, bringing more ecology in our understanding of biological processes, Lab-field interface this is for you.
www.embl.org/about/info/c...
#protistsonsky
Wild frontiers of model organisms
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January 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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jamellebouie.net
one thing i’m stuck on is this idea that “masculine” energy means license to act like a chud in public, as opposed to more traditional notions of public masculinity, such as those that put a premium on the performance of integrity, honesty, honor and generosity.
January 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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jmarsh.bsky.social
I've been waiting for someone to do this: Phase variation via DNA methylation enables gut bacteria to adapt to environmental changes by regulating gene expression and enhancing phenotypic diversity. #microbiome

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Epigenetic phase variation in the gut microbiome enhances bacterial adaptation
The human gut microbiome within the gastrointestinal tract continuously adapts to variations in diet, medications, and host physiology. A central strategy for genetic adaptation is epigenetic phase va...
www.biorxiv.org
January 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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yanndussert.bsky.social
Richard Cordeaux (EGCE lab, Gif sur Yvette, France) is offering an 18-month postdoc position in evolutionary genomics to study sex determination and resistance to vertical transmission of feminizing Wolbachia endosymbionts in an isopod. #SymbioSky #Wolbachia

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January 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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germusthermophilus.bsky.social
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How am I just hearing about this???
atinygreencell.bsky.social Sebastian S. Cocioba @atinygreencell.bsky.social · Nov 18
I am ***absurdly*** excited to announce the launch of a new funding opportunity through Experiment dot com!!! You have one month to pitch something wonderful in the realm of plant biology/biotech research and education. $10,000 max grant. PLEASE RE-POST + SHARE!!! 1/3

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Plant Biology Exploratory Research Microgrant | Experiment
For Science!
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January 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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alexmsalmeida.bsky.social
Delighted to share the first peer-reviewed paper from our team @camvetschool.bsky.social where we investigate the ecological dynamics of Enterobacteriaceae in the human gut #microbiome: www.nature.com/articles/s41... @naturemicrobiol.bsky.social
Ecological dynamics of Enterobacteriaceae in the human gut microbiome across global populations - Nature Microbiology
Assessing more than 12,000 metagenomic samples from across the world using computational approaches, the authors determined interactions between species that co-colonize or co-exclude Enterobacteriace...
www.nature.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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jdiazc9.bsky.social
As of 2025 I am officially a junior PI at the Institute of Functional Biology & Genomics. My lab will focus on building quantitative models of eco-evo dynamics.

There is available funding for PhDs and postdocs — formal job announcements will come soon, but feel free to reach out in the meantime!
January 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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jdiazc9.bsky.social
Also: the deadline for the "Juan de la Cierva" postdoc fellowships is in a few days. If you are interested in applying, get in touch!

www.aei.gob.es/en/announcem...
Ayudas para contratos Juan de la Cierva 2024 | Agencia Estatal de InvestigaciónSearch
Las ayudas Juan de la Cierva tienen como finalidad fomentar la incorporación de jóvenes, en posesión del grado de doctor, con objeto de que completen su formación investigadora postdoctoral en centros de I+D españoles.
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January 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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jpjhall.bsky.social
🚨PhD studentship opportunity! Bacteria protect themselves with a huge arsenal of defences, but does this affect how they gain new traits on plasmids? 🧫🦠💫

Apply for a funded 4y position with me @livuni-ives.bsky.social, @brockhurstlab.bsky.social @jojofoth.bsky.social & @multidefence.bsky.social ⬇️
BBSRC NWD: Let the right one in: exploring the trade-offs between genome defence and openness in microbiomes at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - BBSRC NWD: Let the right one in: exploring the trade-offs between genome defence and openness in microbiomes at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
January 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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drhhnz.bsky.social
Application review for the 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Microbial Population Biology begins on Jan 20. Maximize your chance of acceptance and $ support by submitting your application with a poster abstract before that date! Details: www.grc.org/microbial-po...
January 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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audeber.bsky.social
Registration now open for the EMBO Workshop: Immune System of Bacteria !!!!

www.sisb2025.conferences-pasteur.org/home

Joins us in Institut Pasteur, Paris, April 8-10th.
December 9, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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mikeblazanin.bsky.social
Applications are open for the Microbial Population Biology GRS and GRC!

The GRS is a fun day for grad students and postdocs to network before the full GRC starts, and is co-chaired this year by me and Laura Suttenfield

Get your applications in by Jan 15! #evosky 🦠🧪

www.grc.org/microbial-po...
2025 Microbial Population Biology (GRS) Seminar GRC
The 2025 Gordon Research Seminar on Microbial Population Biology (GRS) will be held in Andover, New Hampshire. Apply today to reserve your spot.
www.grc.org
November 14, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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smwadgymar.bsky.social
📣 Introducing 📣

microPublications in Ecology and Evolution!

Please help support this effort by spreading the word and submitting and reviewing papers!

#evolution 🌎 🌍 🌏 🧪 #PlantScience #conservation
We are thrilled to announce the launch of an Ecology and Evolution section of microPublication Biology! Please support this new venture as an author, reviewer, and/or promoter! microPublication Biology publishes single, validated findings that may be novel, reproduced, negative, or are the result of small projects that may not fit into a larger article. The major goal of microPublication Biology is to rapidly place research findings into the public domain. microPublication Biology only accepts original, high-quality data and work, independent of perceived impact. Review and publication standards align with COPE ethical guidelines. All published articles are published in English and are peer-reviewed by at least one expert reviewer. Articles typically include a short abstract, a main section approximately 1000 words in length, a methods section, one figure (which can have multiple panels), and tables if appropriate. What types of papers are suitable for microPublication? - Exciting new research findings or methods that you want to publish rapidly in the public domain. - Experimental findings derived from small projects. - Preliminary data to cite in grant proposals. - Findings included in an existing publication as “unpublished observation” or “data not shown”. - Publishing results instead of burying them in supplemental materials. - Nature notes and natural history observations. - Successful or unsuccessful replication of published work. - Cautionary information. - Negative results. - If the amount of your data does not fit within one microPublication, you can prepare several submissions, each focused on an independent result, and tie the articles together with an Integrations article, which serves as a summary narrative article (see here for an example). mock microPublication logo depicting a cardinal, orb weaver, oak leaves/acorns, anolis, and shelf fungi.
April 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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jamesemcdonald.bsky.social
We have an assistant professor post in molecular microbiology available in the School of Biosciences/Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham - come join us!
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Assistant Professor (Research and Education) Microbiology - School of Biosciences - 103676 - Grade 8
You will contribute to a range of research, teaching and administration. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful ...
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October 29, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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jdsargan.bsky.social
Medievalists, we’re hiring an open period position in the history of science. I’m not in the dept or anything to do with the search, but I *know* we need some medieval historians, so if that’s your I encourage you to apply!

Happy to answer questions about UGA/Athens if I can.
h-net-job-guide.bsky.social H-Net Job Guide @h-net-job-guide.bsky.social · Oct 23
New job:

Assistant Professor, History of Science

University of Georgia

www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.p...
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October 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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🚨New Professors🎓:
If genome sequencing is in your lab startup plan, especially microbes 🧪🧫🧬:

Join @seqcoast.bsky.social's New PI Program and get 15% off your first 3 orders with SeqCoast Genomics! Fill out their quick survey to claim your discount: share.hsforms.com/1415m_bb0RPq...
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September 6, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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Assistant Professor faculty position in Microbe-Immune Interaction #ScienceJobs #AcademicSky jobrxiv.org/job/yale...
Assistant Professor faculty position in Microbe-Immune Interaction
Post a job in 3min, or find thousands of job offers like this one at jobRxiv!
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September 16, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Exploring the Banff trails during a break at FASEB #GTSRC
September 12, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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axelvisel.bsky.social
2024 VEGA Symposium - Viral EcoGenomics and Applications

Keynotes by @viromegirl.bsky.social, Britt Koskella and Joe Pogliano

Early bird registration ends tomorrow (Sep 13) - register now: jgi.doe.gov/events/vega/

@jgi.doe.gov @berkeleylab.bsky.social
Event flyer for the VEGA (Viral EcoGenomics & Applications) symposium hosted by the DOE Joint Genome Institute. The event will take place on November 12-13, 2024, at Pauley Ballroom, Berkeley, CA. The symposium will focus on two main topics: Day 1: Viromics Measurement Day 2: Atypical Viruses The flyer encourages attendees to join for two days of virus science and networking. The keynote speakers listed are: Mya Breitbart from the University of South Florida (USF) Britt Koskella from UC Berkeley Joe Pogliano from UC San Diego Important deadlines include: Discounted registration by September 13 Regular registration until October 28 Abstract submission until September 27 The flyer also displays logos of JGI and NIST, and includes a QR code for more information, as well as decorative virus icons in the background.
September 12, 2024 at 7:18 PM