Felicity Kuek
@fleawrites.bsky.social
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PhD • Microbiology • Sulphur metabolism in corals • Reef restoration
PhD • Microbiology • Sulphur metabolism in corals • Reef restoration
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After a four-year investigation, a breakthrough study reveals the cause of sea star wasting disease (SSWD). A strain of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida is the culprit behind the marine epidemic that has killed billions of sea stars since 2013. Read the study: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/4rcb3xpf
August 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
After a four-year investigation, a breakthrough study reveals the cause of sea star wasting disease (SSWD). A strain of the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida is the culprit behind the marine epidemic that has killed billions of sea stars since 2013. Read the study: 🔗https://tinyurl.com/4rcb3xpf
Something something "the will of the American people"
Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts
Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts
Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships
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March 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Something something "the will of the American people"
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A new paper published today in @bio-protocol.bsky.social presents a protocol for isolating High Molecular Weight DNA from fungi.
Lead author @greymj.bsky.social collaborated with researchers at @rothamsted.bsky.social to modify protocols from two commercial extraction kits.
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Lead author @greymj.bsky.social collaborated with researchers at @rothamsted.bsky.social to modify protocols from two commercial extraction kits.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A new paper published today in @bio-protocol.bsky.social presents a protocol for isolating High Molecular Weight DNA from fungi.
Lead author @greymj.bsky.social collaborated with researchers at @rothamsted.bsky.social to modify protocols from two commercial extraction kits.
buff.ly/M02HgvR
Lead author @greymj.bsky.social collaborated with researchers at @rothamsted.bsky.social to modify protocols from two commercial extraction kits.
buff.ly/M02HgvR
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#ClimateChange and #CycloneAlfred. It’s not quite as simple as “hotter climate = more cyclones” but that doesn’t mean #globalheating didn’t affect weather systems like TC Alfred. So, what does the science say, and what will this mean for cyclones in the future? @matildaboseley.bsky.social explains
March 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#ClimateChange and #CycloneAlfred. It’s not quite as simple as “hotter climate = more cyclones” but that doesn’t mean #globalheating didn’t affect weather systems like TC Alfred. So, what does the science say, and what will this mean for cyclones in the future? @matildaboseley.bsky.social explains
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NOAA Fisheries published a 'final rule' on December 17, 2024 to change the status of the magnificent Caribbean pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) - from "threatened" to "endangered".
The rule was halted by President Trump's January 20th memorandum, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.”
The rule was halted by President Trump's January 20th memorandum, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.”
February 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
NOAA Fisheries published a 'final rule' on December 17, 2024 to change the status of the magnificent Caribbean pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) - from "threatened" to "endangered".
The rule was halted by President Trump's January 20th memorandum, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.”
The rule was halted by President Trump's January 20th memorandum, entitled “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review.”
Reposted by Felicity Kuek
A new investigation from The Conversation and @retractionwatch.com sheds light on a troubling phenomenon: Fake research papers are contaminating scientific literature at an alarming rate, with hundreds of thousands of bogus studies circulating.
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A new investigation from The Conversation and @retractionwatch.com sheds light on a troubling phenomenon: Fake research papers are contaminating scientific literature at an alarming rate, with hundreds of thousands of bogus studies circulating.
The winds have been horrendous
Townsville floods ‘black zone’ urged to evacuate as parts of north Queensland hit with 600mm of rain in 24 hours
Townsville floods ‘black zone’ urged to evacuate as parts of north Queensland hit with 600mm of rain in 24 hours
Queensland premier tells residents of six suburbs ‘leave by midday’ as torrential rainfall forecast to continue
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February 2, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The winds have been horrendous
Same 🥲
Rain apocalypse 2025
Expectation: making a dent in my TBR pile.
Reality: doom scrolling.
Expectation: making a dent in my TBR pile.
Reality: doom scrolling.
February 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Same 🥲
😕
Australia tried to influence other countries and Unesco to keep Great Barrier Reef off in-danger list. Story by @readfearn.bsky.social
Australia tried to influence other countries and Unesco to keep Great Barrier Reef off in-danger list
Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia show a sustained strategy approved by environment minister Tanya Plibersek
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February 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland
‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland
Townsville warned of ‘very serious and dangerous event’, with flooding likely to continue into middle of next week for state’s north
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February 1, 2025 at 5:38 AM
‘The next 24 hours will be critical’: flooding to second-storey level possible as torrential rain soaks Queensland
#Townsville is in the middle of a severe weather event - the last time we had such bad weather, I had to tell a collaborator that I couldn't send out samples in time as the roads were submerged and airport closed. It felt like a dog-ate-my-homework moment that I attached a newslink as 'proof' 😅
February 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#Townsville is in the middle of a severe weather event - the last time we had such bad weather, I had to tell a collaborator that I couldn't send out samples in time as the roads were submerged and airport closed. It felt like a dog-ate-my-homework moment that I attached a newslink as 'proof' 😅
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Worth looking through the quotes and replies to this!
Post the amazing science things you have done with federal funding.
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Worth looking through the quotes and replies to this!
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#NewStudy 📢 #Microplastics offer a platform for antimicrobial-resistant (#AMR) and pathogenic #bacteria, responsible for #diseases in both humans and animals. Full story here: pml.ac.uk/news/marine-...
Marine Plastic Pollution: A breeding ground for disease-causing bacteria
New study reveals for the first time that particle type affects colonization, enrichment and spread of both antimicrobial-resistant and pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria.
pml.ac.uk
January 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#NewStudy 📢 #Microplastics offer a platform for antimicrobial-resistant (#AMR) and pathogenic #bacteria, responsible for #diseases in both humans and animals. Full story here: pml.ac.uk/news/marine-...
My first post-PhD contribution was recently published, highlighting the potential for natural marine microbiomes within biofilm to facilitate timely biodegradation of high risk and recalcitrant microplastics (PS-DEHP and PS-BPA)
doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
Props to Alex Gulizia who gamely took this on!
doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
Props to Alex Gulizia who gamely took this on!
Biofilm development as a factor driving the degradation of plasticised marine microplastics
Biodegradation of microplastics facilitated by natural marine biofouling is a promising approach for ocean bioremediation. However, implementation req…
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January 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
My first post-PhD contribution was recently published, highlighting the potential for natural marine microbiomes within biofilm to facilitate timely biodegradation of high risk and recalcitrant microplastics (PS-DEHP and PS-BPA)
doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
Props to Alex Gulizia who gamely took this on!
doi.org/10.1016/j.jh...
Props to Alex Gulizia who gamely took this on!
Reposted by Felicity Kuek
Creating coveted bioluminescence colors for simultaneous multi-color bioimaging
In Science Advances
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
In Science Advances
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
January 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Creating coveted bioluminescence colors for simultaneous multi-color bioimaging
In Science Advances
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
In Science Advances
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
It took a while, but I finally took down my Twitter account and came here. Oh, the trauma from the lost years on Fediverse 💀 I'm just happy to be able to find some familiar names here. If we've interacted before on Twitter, please let me know! I miss everyone 🥲
January 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
It took a while, but I finally took down my Twitter account and came here. Oh, the trauma from the lost years on Fediverse 💀 I'm just happy to be able to find some familiar names here. If we've interacted before on Twitter, please let me know! I miss everyone 🥲