Nagtapos din! Earlier this month, I officially received my Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of the Philippines at Diliman.

Thrilled to share my graduation photo as a quiet thank you to everyone who stayed with me through it all 🧬🎓✨

Patescibacteria aka Candidate Phyla Radiation becomes the phylum Minisyncoccota with Minisyncoccus archaeiphilus as the type species. Anaerobic parasitic bacterium grow on #methanogen M. hungatei cells as a host.
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OUT NOW - Gut microbiome signatures of vegan, vegetarian and omnivore diets and associated health outcomes across 21,561 individuals

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First draft of my thesis manuscript is DONE and emailed to PI! Final goal for 2024 is accomplished, I'll see you all next year 🙆‍♂️

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦' 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔: A new lipstick vine (𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨) endemic to the Philippines

Published today in @nordicjbotany.bsky.social with @christhorogood.bsky.social, a stunning new discovery from the mossy forests of Banao Protected Landscape in Kalinga!

Calling all ecotoxicologists on Bluesky! I've made a list of scientists working in #ecotoxicology. Are you not there but should be? Please let me know and I will add you!
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A new episode of Archaeacast has dropped!

This one covers Asgardarchaeota with a great interview conducted by @archaealex.bsky.social with Dr. Brett Baker (@archaeal.bsky.social)

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Spotify: tinyurl.com/4prr5w6h
Apple: tinyurl.com/ycymh3jf

#archaea #microbiology #lifesciences

Halfway through my 6th figure out of 8. Just felt the burnout after a straight couple of weeks writing. After this manuscript, I really need to be taken out… on a date or by a sniper, either one is fine with me at this point 🥂

Microbiology will always be one of the most satisfying fields of natural science. Nigh-infinite levels of biodiversity, perpetual room for novel findings, and an evergreen requirement for the advancement of human civilization. 10/10. Big fan. Would recommend.

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A fresh start on 🦋: Imma use my first Bluesky post to casually post some lab selfies! Great to join everyone here 👋
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First post here. Let me introduce myself: My name is Ric (he/him). A Filipino 🇵🇭, queer 🌈, microbial ecologist studying microbiomes and eDNA 🖥️ 🧬. Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing to this community!