Jack A. Medico
@jack-a-medico.bsky.social
NYC | PhD candidate @RockefellerUniv 🇺🇲 | Vertebrate Genome Lab | Computational Biology and Genomics | BSc Genetics @UNMSM_ 🇵🇪 | Latino & Quechua
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Findings in Science demonstrate that successful mitosis may draw on more mechanisms than commonly assumed.
Learn more in this #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/4axnAiA
Learn more in this #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/4axnAiA
Rewriting the rules of cell division
Microtubules get help from actin filaments during mitosis
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January 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Findings in Science demonstrate that successful mitosis may draw on more mechanisms than commonly assumed.
Learn more in this #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/4axnAiA
Learn more in this #SciencePerspective: https://scim.ag/4axnAiA
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A Review in Nature Reviews Microbiology explores the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, since its emergence and discusses how the changes in the various variants and subvariants have affected the viral life cycle and ongoing transmission.
go.nature.com/4oH9uzx #medsky 🧪
go.nature.com/4oH9uzx #medsky 🧪
November 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A Review in Nature Reviews Microbiology explores the evolution of SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, since its emergence and discusses how the changes in the various variants and subvariants have affected the viral life cycle and ongoing transmission.
go.nature.com/4oH9uzx #medsky 🧪
go.nature.com/4oH9uzx #medsky 🧪
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We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
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This week, we hosted over 100 scientists at Rockefeller University in New York City for our 2025 in-person conference.
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This week, we hosted over 100 scientists at Rockefeller University in New York City for our 2025 in-person conference.
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Noooo Jane Goodall died!
She was one of the best exemplars of something I believe to my very core: that empathy is often an essential ingredient in good science.
She was one of the best exemplars of something I believe to my very core: that empathy is often an essential ingredient in good science.
October 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Noooo Jane Goodall died!
She was one of the best exemplars of something I believe to my very core: that empathy is often an essential ingredient in good science.
She was one of the best exemplars of something I believe to my very core: that empathy is often an essential ingredient in good science.
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Don't miss this profile of Rockefeller's Li Zhao in The Scientist by @lauraatran.bsky.social! Zhao's work explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and evolutionary progress.
The Rise of De Novo Genes: From Scratch to Survival
Li Zhao explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and evolutionary progress.
www.the-scientist.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Don't miss this profile of Rockefeller's Li Zhao in The Scientist by @lauraatran.bsky.social! Zhao's work explores the unexpected emergence of de novo genes, shedding light on their crucial function in adaptation and evolutionary progress.
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🦫 We are excited to announce the completion of an annotated reference assembly for the North American beaver, Castor canadensis! Ryan Langlois and his lab at the University of Minnesota will use the genome to study mechanisms of virus susceptibility and resistance. 🦠 (1/3)
June 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🦫 We are excited to announce the completion of an annotated reference assembly for the North American beaver, Castor canadensis! Ryan Langlois and his lab at the University of Minnesota will use the genome to study mechanisms of virus susceptibility and resistance. 🦠 (1/3)
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We are excited to announce that Revive & Restore, in collaboration with the Vertebrate Genome Lab 🧬, has been selected as a Phase I finalist 🏆 for the @bezosearthfund.org AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature! The grant will be used to support efforts in conservation genomics and AI 💡.
Bezos Earth Fund Announces 24 Phase I Grants Under AI Grand Challenge…
www.bezosearthfund.org
May 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We are excited to announce that Revive & Restore, in collaboration with the Vertebrate Genome Lab 🧬, has been selected as a Phase I finalist 🏆 for the @bezosearthfund.org AI Grand Challenge for Climate and Nature! The grant will be used to support efforts in conservation genomics and AI 💡.
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🐢 As part of the VGP's mission to bolster conservation efforts, we are thrilled to announce the completion of a reference genome for the critically endangered elongated tortoise, Indotestudo elongata. Special thanks to our collaborators at the Bronx Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society! (1/3)
May 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🐢 As part of the VGP's mission to bolster conservation efforts, we are thrilled to announce the completion of a reference genome for the critically endangered elongated tortoise, Indotestudo elongata. Special thanks to our collaborators at the Bronx Zoo and the Wildlife Conservation Society! (1/3)
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1/3Celebrating #FluffyFriday with these five #squirrel #genomes from @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social, DNAZoo, Darwin Tree of Life, Oz Mammals Genomics and @ergabiodiv.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
1/3Celebrating #FluffyFriday with these five #squirrel #genomes from @vertebrategenomes.bsky.social, DNAZoo, Darwin Tree of Life, Oz Mammals Genomics and @ergabiodiv.bsky.social
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The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), native to Australia, is one of the most studied birds in science, for its vocal learning abilities and as a representative songbird. (1/6)
April 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata), native to Australia, is one of the most studied birds in science, for its vocal learning abilities and as a representative songbird. (1/6)
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Why do we like vaccines and water systems so much?
It used to be 50/50 whether your kid lived to be an adult. With 4 kids, 94% chance they wouldn't all make it.
Fun times. Maybe let's not do that again.
We don't have magic cures for diseases like measles. We have vaccines.
It used to be 50/50 whether your kid lived to be an adult. With 4 kids, 94% chance they wouldn't all make it.
Fun times. Maybe let's not do that again.
We don't have magic cures for diseases like measles. We have vaccines.
April 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Why do we like vaccines and water systems so much?
It used to be 50/50 whether your kid lived to be an adult. With 4 kids, 94% chance they wouldn't all make it.
Fun times. Maybe let's not do that again.
We don't have magic cures for diseases like measles. We have vaccines.
It used to be 50/50 whether your kid lived to be an adult. With 4 kids, 94% chance they wouldn't all make it.
Fun times. Maybe let's not do that again.
We don't have magic cures for diseases like measles. We have vaccines.
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The Callospermophilus lateralis (golden-mantled ground squirrel), mCalLat2 genome has been assembled, curated, and released on NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCA_048772815.1/. (1/3)
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Callospermophilus lateralis (golden-mantled ground squirrel), mCalLat2 genome has been assembled, curated, and released on NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCA_048772815.1/. (1/3)
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The Zonotrichia albicollis (white-throated sparrow), bZonAlb1 genome assembly has been released on NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCA_047830755.1/. (1/3)
March 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Zonotrichia albicollis (white-throated sparrow), bZonAlb1 genome assembly has been released on NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/datasets/genome/GCA_047830755.1/. (1/3)
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The #referencegenome of Loboptera subterranea is here! 🔗 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
This new genome provides key insights into the genetic adaptations that enabled Canarian Loboptera species to evolve and thrive in subterranean environments.
@ipna.csic.es @cnag-eu.bsky.social
This new genome provides key insights into the genetic adaptations that enabled Canarian Loboptera species to evolve and thrive in subterranean environments.
@ipna.csic.es @cnag-eu.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The #referencegenome of Loboptera subterranea is here! 🔗 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
This new genome provides key insights into the genetic adaptations that enabled Canarian Loboptera species to evolve and thrive in subterranean environments.
@ipna.csic.es @cnag-eu.bsky.social
This new genome provides key insights into the genetic adaptations that enabled Canarian Loboptera species to evolve and thrive in subterranean environments.
@ipna.csic.es @cnag-eu.bsky.social
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Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
March 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
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We have finished the curation of Aspidoscelis tigris (western whiptail), rAspTig1. This is a manually curated update of a genome originally assembled by the California Conservation Genomics Project. Files available on GenomeArk: (1/3)
March 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We have finished the curation of Aspidoscelis tigris (western whiptail), rAspTig1. This is a manually curated update of a genome originally assembled by the California Conservation Genomics Project. Files available on GenomeArk: (1/3)
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💉🧵The trend to ban mRNA vaccines is extremely concerning. Montana recently voted down a ban and Idaho is introducing a bill to criminalize their use. mRNA vaccines have been studied since 1990 and are a critical scientific advancement. An mRNA vaccine against pancreatic cancer is in clinical trials
March 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
💉🧵The trend to ban mRNA vaccines is extremely concerning. Montana recently voted down a ban and Idaho is introducing a bill to criminalize their use. mRNA vaccines have been studied since 1990 and are a critical scientific advancement. An mRNA vaccine against pancreatic cancer is in clinical trials
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We have finished the curation of Canis lupus baileyi (Mexican wolf) genome, mCanLup2. Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. Curation was done by Erick Duarte. Files are available on GenomeArk: (1/2)
February 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We have finished the curation of Canis lupus baileyi (Mexican wolf) genome, mCanLup2. Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. Curation was done by Erick Duarte. Files are available on GenomeArk: (1/2)
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We have finished the curation of 2 frog genomes this month!
(1) Anomaloglossus baeobatrachus (rocket frog), aAnoBae1
Assembly: Samuel Talbot via Galaxy
Curation: Kirsty McCaffrey
Curation QC: Jo Collins (Sanger) (1/4)
(1) Anomaloglossus baeobatrachus (rocket frog), aAnoBae1
Assembly: Samuel Talbot via Galaxy
Curation: Kirsty McCaffrey
Curation QC: Jo Collins (Sanger) (1/4)
February 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We have finished the curation of 2 frog genomes this month!
(1) Anomaloglossus baeobatrachus (rocket frog), aAnoBae1
Assembly: Samuel Talbot via Galaxy
Curation: Kirsty McCaffrey
Curation QC: Jo Collins (Sanger) (1/4)
(1) Anomaloglossus baeobatrachus (rocket frog), aAnoBae1
Assembly: Samuel Talbot via Galaxy
Curation: Kirsty McCaffrey
Curation QC: Jo Collins (Sanger) (1/4)
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The curation of the Saimiri boliviensis (Bolivian squirrel monkey) genome, mSaiBol1 has been completed. Files are available on GenomeArk: https://genomeark.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=species/Saimiri_boliviensis/mSaiBol1/assembly_curated/
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
February 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The curation of the Saimiri boliviensis (Bolivian squirrel monkey) genome, mSaiBol1 has been completed. Files are available on GenomeArk: https://genomeark.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=species/Saimiri_boliviensis/mSaiBol1/assembly_curated/
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
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The curation of the Saimiri boliviensis (Bolivian squirrel monkey) genome, mSaiBol1 has been completed. Files are available on GenomeArk: https://genomeark.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=species/Saimiri_boliviensis/mSaiBol1/assembly_curated/
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
February 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The curation of the Saimiri boliviensis (Bolivian squirrel monkey) genome, mSaiBol1 has been completed. Files are available on GenomeArk: https://genomeark.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=species/Saimiri_boliviensis/mSaiBol1/assembly_curated/
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
Assembly was done by Linelle Abueg on Galaxy. (1/2)
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A Review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity takes stock of global sea turtle populations, summarizing the dominant threats and most effective conservation interventions. https://go.nature.com/4hNnWCe 🧪
February 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A Review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity takes stock of global sea turtle populations, summarizing the dominant threats and most effective conservation interventions. https://go.nature.com/4hNnWCe 🧪
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Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological ageing in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period published in Nature Aging. https://go.nature.com/40ZrDii 🧪
February 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological ageing in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period published in Nature Aging. https://go.nature.com/40ZrDii 🧪
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Our February Issue is here! 👉 https://buff.ly/4aI3csU The cover shows a 12× 3D-ExM 🔬 image of metaphase PtK2 cells stained for DNA, Hec1 & #microtubules, providing a high-resolution visualization of the #microtubule-#kinetochore interface. 📸 By Norman, Suzuki et al. https://buff.ly/4aFLGFM
February 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our February Issue is here! 👉 https://buff.ly/4aI3csU The cover shows a 12× 3D-ExM 🔬 image of metaphase PtK2 cells stained for DNA, Hec1 & #microtubules, providing a high-resolution visualization of the #microtubule-#kinetochore interface. 📸 By Norman, Suzuki et al. https://buff.ly/4aFLGFM