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.
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
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.
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!
I just need some of that Carolina sunshine!
September 28, 2025 at 7:53 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!
I just need some of that Carolina sunshine!
L'shana Tova, in the hopes of courage and endurance for the work it will take.
September 23, 2025 at 2:13 AM
L'shana Tova, in the hopes of courage and endurance for the work it will take.
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
Attie has fallen asleep on my legs, so I guess this is where I'll be sleeping tonight. How is she this cute?
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
Poster is up! If you're interested in Aureobasidium, phyllosphere commensalism, or biocontrol, come learn more tomorrow afternoon! (P-308) #2025ISMPMI
That's a new one!
Painted bunting, Hilton Head Island, SC
Painted bunting, Hilton Head Island, SC
June 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
That's a new one!
Painted bunting, Hilton Head Island, SC
Painted bunting, Hilton Head Island, SC
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.
He is a reminder and inspiration for what impactful science can be.
April 1, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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.
He is a reminder and inspiration for what impactful science can be.
Made some new friends as the snakes emerge after winter.
March 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Made some new friends as the snakes emerge after winter.
A snow day in Durham!
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A snow day in Durham!
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
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.
Had some fun filming the Firefly petunias with my #raspberrypi
January 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Had some fun filming the Firefly petunias with my #raspberrypi
The snow is better experienced by bike (especially with a very wide bike lane)!
January 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The snow is better experienced by bike (especially with a very wide bike lane)!
Happy Hannukah from our little pyro cat
January 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Happy Hannukah from our little pyro cat
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
I'm ready for two Christmas parties today and a Hanukkah party tomorrow! Poppyseed, chocolate, and black sesame.
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
One is being a snugglebug and the other wants us to get off the couch so she gets a treat.
The fog was beautiful and haunting, with the peak shrouded in the clouds.
December 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
The fog was beautiful and haunting, with the peak shrouded in the clouds.
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
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.
1 like = 1 good girl
November 17, 2024 at 11:29 AM
1 like = 1 good girl
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
4/4
November 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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
4/4
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
3/4
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
3/4
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
2/2
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
2/2
Headed into the lab early on a Saturday, this barred owl flies up, surprising me. Oh cool, an owl!
1/1
1/1
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
1/1
When the cat is protesting the euchre game
November 3, 2024 at 12:29 AM
When the cat is protesting the euchre game