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Julian Liber
@liberjulian.bsky.social
Phyllosphere yeasts & assembling the leaf microbiome | PhD cand. Duke Biology | MSU Plant Bio alum | he/him
liberjul.github.io
Interested in birding, photography, food, cycling, fiber crafts.
That's a new one! IS1 sequence inserted into my plasmid, fortunately outside the T-DNA so it should still be functional. Grows just fine in E. coli and agro.
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
And here we go! One more panel on its way, after which we'll have 200W solar and 768 Wh battery.

I just need some of that Carolina sunshine!
September 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
L'shana Tova, in the hopes of courage and endurance for the work it will take.
September 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Attie has fallen asleep on my legs, so I guess this is where I'll be sleeping tonight. How is she this cute?
August 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Poster is up! If you're interested in Aureobasidium, phyllosphere commensalism, or biocontrol, come learn more tomorrow afternoon! (P-308) #2025ISMPMI
July 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
That's a new one!

Painted bunting, Hilton Head Island, SC
June 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
While visiting DC today to talk about research funding with our NC delegation, I was moved by the statue of Norman Borlaug, the man who saved a billion lives.

He is a reminder and inspiration for what impactful science can be.
April 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Made some new friends as the snakes emerge after winter.
March 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
A snow day in Durham!
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The new Floridian conveniently goes between where I live (NC Triangle) and my hometown (Toledo), so let's give it a try! First time on Amtrak.
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Had some fun filming the Firefly petunias with my #raspberrypi
January 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The snow is better experienced by bike (especially with a very wide bike lane)!
January 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Happy Hannukah from our little pyro cat
January 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I'm ready for two Christmas parties today and a Hanukkah party tomorrow! Poppyseed, chocolate, and black sesame.
December 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM
One is being a snugglebug and the other wants us to get off the couch so she gets a treat.
December 23, 2024 at 2:48 AM
The fog was beautiful and haunting, with the peak shrouded in the clouds.
December 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Took a birthday hike with my partner (her birthday not mine) on Monday at Pilot Mt State Park, and was so impressed with the lichen diversity.
December 11, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Finished my hat made from Phaeolus schweinitzii (yellow) and Pisolithus (brown)! I love a good double helix 🧬
#mycology #knitting
December 7, 2024 at 12:34 AM
1 like = 1 good girl
November 17, 2024 at 11:29 AM
I wait around to see if it will leave my hat behind (this was a lot of work to make), but alas, it takes off with the hat and I can't figure out where it went. I hope the wool keeps you warm, you beautiful bird of prey.
4/4
November 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I look back up to see that the owl has stolen my hand-dyed and knit hat, and flown up into a tree! I only finished making it in May!
3/4
November 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I take a couple pictures, then turn and keep walking. Next thing I know, I feel a hit on my head hard enough to almost fall over.
2/2
November 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Headed into the lab early on a Saturday, this barred owl flies up, surprising me. Oh cool, an owl!
1/1
November 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
November 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM
When the cat is protesting the euchre game
November 3, 2024 at 12:29 AM