Sebastian Samwald (Basti) he/him
@samwalds.bsky.social
Fascinated by what I can "squeeze" out of plant cells under microscopes spiced up with synthetic biology. 🔬
PhDone 🌱 at JIC (UK), now a postdoc at the MPIPZ (Cologne, Germany). Sometimes too sarcastic. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈 he/him
https://linktr.ee/samwalds
PhDone 🌱 at JIC (UK), now a postdoc at the MPIPZ (Cologne, Germany). Sometimes too sarcastic. 🇪🇺🏳️🌈 he/him
https://linktr.ee/samwalds
At least it doesn't automatically upload your PDF without your consent to the cloud...
But still, I'd much prefer to not get pushed by them towards using their AI.
But still, I'd much prefer to not get pushed by them towards using their AI.
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
At least it doesn't automatically upload your PDF without your consent to the cloud...
But still, I'd much prefer to not get pushed by them towards using their AI.
But still, I'd much prefer to not get pushed by them towards using their AI.
The automatic assumption from Adobe Acrobat that I would like to have their AI "help" me read paper PDFs has driven me slightly mad.
Thankfully, it is simple to turn it off.
(Even if I would prefer that one would need to actively turn it on, instead of off.)
helpx.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/u...
Thankfully, it is simple to turn it off.
(Even if I would prefer that one would need to actively turn it on, instead of off.)
helpx.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/u...
October 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The automatic assumption from Adobe Acrobat that I would like to have their AI "help" me read paper PDFs has driven me slightly mad.
Thankfully, it is simple to turn it off.
(Even if I would prefer that one would need to actively turn it on, instead of off.)
helpx.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/u...
Thankfully, it is simple to turn it off.
(Even if I would prefer that one would need to actively turn it on, instead of off.)
helpx.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/u...
Regular reminder: If you can, please consider donating blood. 🩸
It is always needed and often in short supply.
It is always needed and often in short supply.
August 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Regular reminder: If you can, please consider donating blood. 🩸
It is always needed and often in short supply.
It is always needed and often in short supply.
🚨 new cat in the family alarm 🚨🐈⬛
(Sadly not in my household though 😢)
(Sadly not in my household though 😢)
July 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚨 new cat in the family alarm 🚨🐈⬛
(Sadly not in my household though 😢)
(Sadly not in my household though 😢)
Happy to report, that the massive Koolasuchus, my niblings bugged me for days to build with/for them, has been interesting for a full minute after its completion. 😂
July 31, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Happy to report, that the massive Koolasuchus, my niblings bugged me for days to build with/for them, has been interesting for a full minute after its completion. 😂
I promise, I really promise, that he is super happy I’m home.
Even if his facial expression is eternally grumpy.
Even if his facial expression is eternally grumpy.
July 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I promise, I really promise, that he is super happy I’m home.
Even if his facial expression is eternally grumpy.
Even if his facial expression is eternally grumpy.
Some seminars one just knows are going to be great, even before they begin. Such as this one from @stanfordstomata.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Some seminars one just knows are going to be great, even before they begin. Such as this one from @stanfordstomata.bsky.social
I guess this idea of mine, to make a rainbow flan for pride, needs a bit more refinement by adjusting the colours to less blue, and more red tones. Might be worth a second attempt another day. 😉
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍮
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍮
June 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I guess this idea of mine, to make a rainbow flan for pride, needs a bit more refinement by adjusting the colours to less blue, and more red tones. Might be worth a second attempt another day. 😉
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍮
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🍮
There are a few advantages for being at an institute so far away from anything else like @mpipz.bsky.social …such as better snacks (sometimes) 🍓
May 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
There are a few advantages for being at an institute so far away from anything else like @mpipz.bsky.social …such as better snacks (sometimes) 🍓
Today’s rescue mission from the hallway 🐦⬛✅
May 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today’s rescue mission from the hallway 🐦⬛✅
May I present the newest generation of egg warmers!
The "Pussy Riot" edition.
Certainly not created on purpose as such, but a good breakfast egg reminder to keep fighting for feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and all human rights. ✊
The "Pussy Riot" edition.
Certainly not created on purpose as such, but a good breakfast egg reminder to keep fighting for feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and all human rights. ✊
April 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
May I present the newest generation of egg warmers!
The "Pussy Riot" edition.
Certainly not created on purpose as such, but a good breakfast egg reminder to keep fighting for feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and all human rights. ✊
The "Pussy Riot" edition.
Certainly not created on purpose as such, but a good breakfast egg reminder to keep fighting for feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights and all human rights. ✊
I have to say…even I am surprised how well they turned out this year. 😊
April 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I have to say…even I am surprised how well they turned out this year. 😊
I’d like to think I am quite good at stapling…and we have some really old envelopes here at the MPIPZ.
I could always post it to you.
For a small publishing fee of only >5000€.
I could always post it to you.
For a small publishing fee of only >5000€.
March 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I’d like to think I am quite good at stapling…and we have some really old envelopes here at the MPIPZ.
I could always post it to you.
For a small publishing fee of only >5000€.
I could always post it to you.
For a small publishing fee of only >5000€.
It is real! 🤩
I can touch it (after I printed it).
Huge Congrats to everyone involved! 😀
I can touch it (after I printed it).
Huge Congrats to everyone involved! 😀
March 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
It is real! 🤩
I can touch it (after I printed it).
Huge Congrats to everyone involved! 😀
I can touch it (after I printed it).
Huge Congrats to everyone involved! 😀
Maybe…just maybe, I can be quite determined and persistent in the things I do. 😅😂
March 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Maybe…just maybe, I can be quite determined and persistent in the things I do. 😅😂
I can recommend the decision of “I need a flan” today. 🍮
January 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I can recommend the decision of “I need a flan” today. 🍮
Sunrise or greenhouse glow over the MPIPZ this morning? 🤔
January 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sunrise or greenhouse glow over the MPIPZ this morning? 🤔
My parents’ cats just “successfully negotiated” which one gets which cuddle spot. 🐈🐈⬛
One is very happy and the other one scheming the revolution. 🔄
One is very happy and the other one scheming the revolution. 🔄
December 28, 2024 at 5:56 PM
My parents’ cats just “successfully negotiated” which one gets which cuddle spot. 🐈🐈⬛
One is very happy and the other one scheming the revolution. 🔄
One is very happy and the other one scheming the revolution. 🔄
Happy Holidays!
May you allow yourself to keep your email programme closed! 😉
May you allow yourself to keep your email programme closed! 😉
December 25, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Happy Holidays!
May you allow yourself to keep your email programme closed! 😉
May you allow yourself to keep your email programme closed! 😉
A few weeks ago I found a bike bag at the roadside, with a wallet, keys etc. inside. Through some google magic I found the owner, and got it back to them.
I thought the story would be over after that.
But now they stopped by and showered me with chocolates and wine...and I can't complain about that😜
I thought the story would be over after that.
But now they stopped by and showered me with chocolates and wine...and I can't complain about that😜
December 20, 2024 at 2:08 PM
A few weeks ago I found a bike bag at the roadside, with a wallet, keys etc. inside. Through some google magic I found the owner, and got it back to them.
I thought the story would be over after that.
But now they stopped by and showered me with chocolates and wine...and I can't complain about that😜
I thought the story would be over after that.
But now they stopped by and showered me with chocolates and wine...and I can't complain about that😜
Making the most of them
December 14, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Making the most of them
Are you even visiting family in Switzerland if you don’t bring them lots of stuff that’s cheaper in Germany (blue)?
My own things are in orange and in my backpack. 😂
My own things are in orange and in my backpack. 😂
December 6, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Are you even visiting family in Switzerland if you don’t bring them lots of stuff that’s cheaper in Germany (blue)?
My own things are in orange and in my backpack. 😂
My own things are in orange and in my backpack. 😂
Winning that contest is easy
December 2, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Winning that contest is easy
Content Warning: blood
If you can, please consider donating blood.🩸
Grab a friend to make it a catch-up date…or like I did, grab a science friend to make it a networking/strategising meeting 😉
If you can, please consider donating blood.🩸
Grab a friend to make it a catch-up date…or like I did, grab a science friend to make it a networking/strategising meeting 😉
November 12, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Content Warning: blood
If you can, please consider donating blood.🩸
Grab a friend to make it a catch-up date…or like I did, grab a science friend to make it a networking/strategising meeting 😉
If you can, please consider donating blood.🩸
Grab a friend to make it a catch-up date…or like I did, grab a science friend to make it a networking/strategising meeting 😉
Silly question...
So, when I open some papers in Adobe Acrobat, they have this horrible 'Check for updates' button on the top right corner of the first page, that prints on my physical print-outs too. 🙃
It doesn't affect readability too much, but annoys me. Does anyone know how to get rid of it? 🤔
So, when I open some papers in Adobe Acrobat, they have this horrible 'Check for updates' button on the top right corner of the first page, that prints on my physical print-outs too. 🙃
It doesn't affect readability too much, but annoys me. Does anyone know how to get rid of it? 🤔
November 8, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Silly question...
So, when I open some papers in Adobe Acrobat, they have this horrible 'Check for updates' button on the top right corner of the first page, that prints on my physical print-outs too. 🙃
It doesn't affect readability too much, but annoys me. Does anyone know how to get rid of it? 🤔
So, when I open some papers in Adobe Acrobat, they have this horrible 'Check for updates' button on the top right corner of the first page, that prints on my physical print-outs too. 🙃
It doesn't affect readability too much, but annoys me. Does anyone know how to get rid of it? 🤔