Bahaar
@springcyclone.bsky.social
PhD in genetics using C. elegans #teamworm | She/Her/Hers | chromatin, condensin, gene regulation, teaching, advocacy
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Happy RNA Day to those who celebrate! 🧪 It’s AUG 1: the day we Met 🤓
August 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy RNA Day to those who celebrate! 🧪 It’s AUG 1: the day we Met 🤓
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The White House's proposed budget would cut NIH research by billions, including slashes to cancer research.
My new home state Texas is projected to lose $2.1B in economic activity from the budget cuts, including $353M in losses from cuts to cancer research.
How about you?
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
My new home state Texas is projected to lose $2.1B in economic activity from the budget cuts, including $353M in losses from cuts to cancer research.
How about you?
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
July 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The White House's proposed budget would cut NIH research by billions, including slashes to cancer research.
My new home state Texas is projected to lose $2.1B in economic activity from the budget cuts, including $353M in losses from cuts to cancer research.
How about you?
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
My new home state Texas is projected to lose $2.1B in economic activity from the budget cuts, including $353M in losses from cuts to cancer research.
How about you?
scienceimpacts.org/fy26
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This is infuriating, scary, and horrible. NIH needs to support a wide array of science that applies to ALL people. We never know when a finding in one area can apply to another disease or situation.
The Trump admin already got slapped down by Judge Young, who said he’d “never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable."
Now, Trump’s begging SCOTUS to let him cut NIH grants that focus on gender, race, and LGBTQ+ research anyway.
zurl.co/g2R1Q
Now, Trump’s begging SCOTUS to let him cut NIH grants that focus on gender, race, and LGBTQ+ research anyway.
zurl.co/g2R1Q
Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to let it move forward with NIH grant cuts
A federal judge in June ordered the Trump administration to continue paying out roughly $783 million in National Institutes of Health grants.
zurl.co
July 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This is infuriating, scary, and horrible. NIH needs to support a wide array of science that applies to ALL people. We never know when a finding in one area can apply to another disease or situation.
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This is all very bad.
July 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This is all very bad.
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Picking new members takes time: NIH staff spend 1-2 years screening candidates, getting approval, doing background/ ethics checks.
Some staff are now screening candidates’ social media to see if they've said anything negative about the Trump administration or have been involved with DEI efforts.
Some staff are now screening candidates’ social media to see if they've said anything negative about the Trump administration or have been involved with DEI efforts.
July 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Picking new members takes time: NIH staff spend 1-2 years screening candidates, getting approval, doing background/ ethics checks.
Some staff are now screening candidates’ social media to see if they've said anything negative about the Trump administration or have been involved with DEI efforts.
Some staff are now screening candidates’ social media to see if they've said anything negative about the Trump administration or have been involved with DEI efforts.
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NEW: In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant funding.
NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.
NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.
Exclusive: NIH to dismiss dozens of grant reviewers to align with Trump priorities
The move would undo years of work, leaving advisory councils understaffed, and without the full expertise needed for reviews.
www.nature.com
July 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NEW: In an unprecedented move, the NIH will soon disinvite dozens of scientists about to take positions on advisory councils that make final decisions on grant funding.
NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.
NIH staff were told to select others aligned with the Trump administration and told to expect placements by political appointees.
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IF YOU ARE IN ONE OF THESE DISTRICTS PLEASE MAKE A CALL RIGHT NOW
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
July 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
IF YOU ARE IN ONE OF THESE DISTRICTS PLEASE MAKE A CALL RIGHT NOW
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
DOES NOT MATTER IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES
CALL AND SAY YOU OPPOSE BBB
Scripts here: 5calls.org
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“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” Baldwin.
July 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
“The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” Baldwin.
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From From Mark Schlissel former President of University of Michigan! @umich.edu www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Schlissel: Investments in education, research are vital for America’s future`
It’s time to reframe the way we talk about the federal government’s relationship with universities.
www.detroitnews.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
From From Mark Schlissel former President of University of Michigan! @umich.edu www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
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June 29, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A parting gift to stay connected ❤️ 🧪
Starter Packs for #zebrafish Community:
ZF Resources: go.bsky.app/JcC5df3
#WomenInScience V1: go.bsky.app/4BegEjv
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ZF PIs V3: go.bsky.app/JvjuSZg
Starter Packs for #zebrafish Community:
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ZF PIs V1: go.bsky.app/2cHYybY
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Apparently the only difference between brassiere and brasserie is where the “i” goes 🙃
Good thing I learned the difference before I walked into this place 🤡
Good thing I learned the difference before I walked into this place 🤡
June 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Apparently the only difference between brassiere and brasserie is where the “i” goes 🙃
Good thing I learned the difference before I walked into this place 🤡
Good thing I learned the difference before I walked into this place 🤡
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Need to start making some new time blocks in my schedule for Being Sad About the Careless Destruction of US Scientific Research
June 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Need to start making some new time blocks in my schedule for Being Sad About the Careless Destruction of US Scientific Research
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It's not just #NIH. It's not just #NSF. It's not just #NASA.
The whole scientific community has to make clear that all science across fed agencies is being destroyed in the US.
We can't just ask for our particular piece of the pie. The whole pie is being thrown out - saving your bit won't work.
The whole scientific community has to make clear that all science across fed agencies is being destroyed in the US.
We can't just ask for our particular piece of the pie. The whole pie is being thrown out - saving your bit won't work.
June 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
June 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.
This is a major win for public health.
This is a major win for public health.
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Late-breaking workshop news! The NSF will be offering an information session to discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process. Registration is free. More information here:
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
Evolution 2025
www.xcdsystem.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Late-breaking workshop news! The NSF will be offering an information session to discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process. Registration is free. More information here:
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
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You want to talk about government efficiency? Every $1 spent on childhood immunizations in the US returns a savings of $11, thanks to preventing illnesses, and saving millions of lives.
June 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You want to talk about government efficiency? Every $1 spent on childhood immunizations in the US returns a savings of $11, thanks to preventing illnesses, and saving millions of lives.
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📢BREAKING: Just left the courthouse for our NIH grant termination case
Judge ruled terminations are “VOID & ILLEGAL”
As a plaintiff, I felt a wave of relief & hope; he acknowledged the discrimination & harm
Closed by asking, ‘Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?’
Judge ruled terminations are “VOID & ILLEGAL”
As a plaintiff, I felt a wave of relief & hope; he acknowledged the discrimination & harm
Closed by asking, ‘Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?’
June 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
📢BREAKING: Just left the courthouse for our NIH grant termination case
Judge ruled terminations are “VOID & ILLEGAL”
As a plaintiff, I felt a wave of relief & hope; he acknowledged the discrimination & harm
Closed by asking, ‘Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?’
Judge ruled terminations are “VOID & ILLEGAL”
As a plaintiff, I felt a wave of relief & hope; he acknowledged the discrimination & harm
Closed by asking, ‘Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?’
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Incredible reporting by @propublica.org. We are actively losing so much it's difficult to wrap one's head around it.
projects.propublica.org/nih-cuts-res...
projects.propublica.org/nih-cuts-res...
Shattered Science: The Research Lost as Trump Targets NIH Funding
The Trump administration cut research funding that sought cures for future pandemics, examined the causes of dementia and tried to prevent HIV transmission. More than 150 researchers shared with ProPu...
projects.propublica.org
June 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Incredible reporting by @propublica.org. We are actively losing so much it's difficult to wrap one's head around it.
projects.propublica.org/nih-cuts-res...
projects.propublica.org/nih-cuts-res...
Thank you to all the animals that support biological research 💕 here’s a tribute to our Sentinal who ensured the safety of our colony #compassionawareness #cultureofcare #umich #zebrafish
June 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Thank you to all the animals that support biological research 💕 here’s a tribute to our Sentinal who ensured the safety of our colony #compassionawareness #cultureofcare #umich #zebrafish
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Update: I would like to stop living through events covered in the 2075 AP US AND World History Exams
I'd like to stop living during the events covered in the 2075 AP US History exam
BREAKING via AP
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
June 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Update: I would like to stop living through events covered in the 2075 AP US AND World History Exams
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June 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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THIS
1. When people lose their healthcare, the costs for people who still have healthcare go up
2. Many hospitals rely on patients with medicaid. Big cuts to medicaid close hospitals
3. Higher medical costs mean people have less money for other things, hurting/ruining UNRELATED small businesses
1. When people lose their healthcare, the costs for people who still have healthcare go up
2. Many hospitals rely on patients with medicaid. Big cuts to medicaid close hospitals
3. Higher medical costs mean people have less money for other things, hurting/ruining UNRELATED small businesses
My daughter’s speech therapist went out of business because Medicaid reimbursement rates were too low. We do not have Medicaid. I’m going to keep posting this until people understand that when Medicaid gets cut *everyone* loses services.
May 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
THIS
1. When people lose their healthcare, the costs for people who still have healthcare go up
2. Many hospitals rely on patients with medicaid. Big cuts to medicaid close hospitals
3. Higher medical costs mean people have less money for other things, hurting/ruining UNRELATED small businesses
1. When people lose their healthcare, the costs for people who still have healthcare go up
2. Many hospitals rely on patients with medicaid. Big cuts to medicaid close hospitals
3. Higher medical costs mean people have less money for other things, hurting/ruining UNRELATED small businesses