Tyler J. Carrier
@tylerjcarrier.bsky.social
Developmental and evolutionary ecologist studying marine invertebrates and their symbionts.
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Microbes as manipulators of egg size and developmental evolution | mBio
Microbes that manipulate animal reproduction are widespread on land, and their evolutionary
influence is widely acknowledged. Relatives of these manipulators are increasingly
found in the ocean, but u...
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New paper entitled “Microbes as manipulators of egg size and developmental evolution” with @matt-kustra.bsky.social is out in mBio!
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
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An incredibly deserved award, Thomas!! A true trailblazer!
Today we announce the launch of the MICROBIOME MEDAL, an annual recognition that embodies our commitment @psumbiome.bsky.social to honor a singular scholar or group of scholars who nobly extend excellence, acumen, and ingenuity in the microbiome sciences worldwide. www.psu.edu/news/huck-in...
Host-microbiome interaction biologist to receive inaugural Microbiome Medal | Penn State University
The One Health Microbiome Center will present the inaugural Microbiome Medal to Thomas Bosch on Dec 12. Bosch, a developmental biologist, zoologist and distinguished senior professor at Kiel Universit...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
An incredibly deserved award, Thomas!! A true trailblazer!
Deeply unfortunate news for such a transformative class!
I still refer to class slides and notes (some that are actively integrative into my lectures now) from many moons ago.
I still refer to class slides and notes (some that are actively integrative into my lectures now) from many moons ago.
With much gratitude to everyone who supported the wonderful #STAMPS summer course at the MBL, I share that STAMPS will not be offered in 2026.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Deeply unfortunate news for such a transformative class!
I still refer to class slides and notes (some that are actively integrative into my lectures now) from many moons ago.
I still refer to class slides and notes (some that are actively integrative into my lectures now) from many moons ago.
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✴️Sea urchins have illuminated fertilization 🧫, early cleavage divisions 🔬, and gene regulation in embryonic patterning 🧬. A classic marine model that shaped our understanding of cell fate and axis formation. 📸 Image by Laurent Formery #ModelMonday #DevBio
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
✴️Sea urchins have illuminated fertilization 🧫, early cleavage divisions 🔬, and gene regulation in embryonic patterning 🧬. A classic marine model that shaped our understanding of cell fate and axis formation. 📸 Image by Laurent Formery #ModelMonday #DevBio
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2026 International Larval Biology Symposium will be held in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on Sept 27 to Oct 1 2026, featuring plenaries from Craig Young, Mary Sewell, and Jeanette Wheeler! You can rock larval swag at Dexter Davis' Etsy shop (Etsy.com/shop/NoDexerity) that will support students!
October 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
2026 International Larval Biology Symposium will be held in Woods Hole, Massachusetts on Sept 27 to Oct 1 2026, featuring plenaries from Craig Young, Mary Sewell, and Jeanette Wheeler! You can rock larval swag at Dexter Davis' Etsy shop (Etsy.com/shop/NoDexerity) that will support students!
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Say hello to our next set of members of the organizing committee for the Larval Biology Society! Get to know Shawn M. Arellano and Tyler Carrier!
August 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Say hello to our next set of members of the organizing committee for the Larval Biology Society! Get to know Shawn M. Arellano and Tyler Carrier!
Research (art) under the constraints of our systems (academia, funding agencies, etc.). Stress can breed beauty, but time remains that magical, antagonistic trait.
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Research (art) under the constraints of our systems (academia, funding agencies, etc.). Stress can breed beauty, but time remains that magical, antagonistic trait.
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🎙️JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! I am seeking a scientist to design, implement, support, analyze, and report on research in the molecular biology of insect endosymbionts. Come join us in the tips of the Appalachian mountains for meaningful challenges in symbiosis science. psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/jo...
Research Technologist - Life Sciences Advanced Professional - Bordenstein Lab
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, a...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🎙️JOB ANNOUNCEMENT! I am seeking a scientist to design, implement, support, analyze, and report on research in the molecular biology of insect endosymbionts. Come join us in the tips of the Appalachian mountains for meaningful challenges in symbiosis science. psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/jo...
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🚨 Save the date! Thrilled to be co-organizing the next iteration of the @embl.org Symposium on the Cellular Mechanics of Symbiosis (📅 March 17-20), w/ @floravincent.bsky.social, @hassansalem.bsky.social & Tom Richards.
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#EESSymbiosis #Symbiosis #SymbioSky #MicroSky 🦠
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#EESSymbiosis #Symbiosis #SymbioSky #MicroSky 🦠
The cellular mechanics of symbiosis: sensing friend from foe
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September 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🚨 Save the date! Thrilled to be co-organizing the next iteration of the @embl.org Symposium on the Cellular Mechanics of Symbiosis (📅 March 17-20), w/ @floravincent.bsky.social, @hassansalem.bsky.social & Tom Richards.
www.embl.org/about/info/c...
#EESSymbiosis #Symbiosis #SymbioSky #MicroSky 🦠
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#EESSymbiosis #Symbiosis #SymbioSky #MicroSky 🦠
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I am happy to announce publication of our new perspectives paper on applying evolutionary theory to host-microbiome evolution - new tricks for old dogs! @bweek.bsky.social @uni-kiel.de @transevo.bsky.social @crc1182.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Applying evolutionary theory to understand host–microbiome evolution - Nature Ecology & Evolution
This Perspective discusses how well-established theoretical models of evolution can be adapted to study and generate testable predictions about the evolutionary dynamics of host–microbiota association...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I am happy to announce publication of our new perspectives paper on applying evolutionary theory to host-microbiome evolution - new tricks for old dogs! @bweek.bsky.social @uni-kiel.de @transevo.bsky.social @crc1182.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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We are welcoming applications for a full professorship on Molecular and Evolutionary Zoology at Kiel Univerdity, Northern Germany, with fantastic facilities and infrastructure! @uni-kiel.de @crc1182.bsky.social @transevo.bsky.social www.nature.com/naturecareer...
W 3 professorship in Molecular and Evolutionary Zoology - Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein (DE) job with Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel | 12844416
Kiel University aims to attract more qualified women to professorship positions. The Institute of Zoology at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural...
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September 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We are welcoming applications for a full professorship on Molecular and Evolutionary Zoology at Kiel Univerdity, Northern Germany, with fantastic facilities and infrastructure! @uni-kiel.de @crc1182.bsky.social @transevo.bsky.social www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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I still think about this 2018 “American Gut” study every time I go grocery shopping - eating MORE than 30 types of plants per week boosts diversity in your gut microbiome, and also reduces antibiotic resistance genes in your body journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
September 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I still think about this 2018 “American Gut” study every time I go grocery shopping - eating MORE than 30 types of plants per week boosts diversity in your gut microbiome, and also reduces antibiotic resistance genes in your body journals.asm.org/doi/epub/10....
Class activity today was for students to calculate, as a group, what percent of the human holobiont is host. One student left saying, “damn, my world is shook.”
August 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Class activity today was for students to calculate, as a group, what percent of the human holobiont is host. One student left saying, “damn, my world is shook.”
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Doctoral position on genomic basis of Fucus (brown algal) local adaptation - join our exciting #Fubluc team! Fully funded for 3.5 years & we also consider candidates with strong molecular or bioinformatic skillls but no marine / algal experience, see www.geomar.de/en/karriere/...
August 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Doctoral position on genomic basis of Fucus (brown algal) local adaptation - join our exciting #Fubluc team! Fully funded for 3.5 years & we also consider candidates with strong molecular or bioinformatic skillls but no marine / algal experience, see www.geomar.de/en/karriere/...
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We are so proud of our sea star wasting work that came out today. This interactive article is very complete and includes beautiful videos.
Unmasking the Sea Star Killer www.biographic.com/unmasking-th...
Unmasking the Sea Star Killer www.biographic.com/unmasking-th...
Unmasking the Sea Star Killer
After a decade of carnage, we finally know what’s devastating sea stars along North America’s West Coast. Does that mean scientists can save them?
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August 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We are so proud of our sea star wasting work that came out today. This interactive article is very complete and includes beautiful videos.
Unmasking the Sea Star Killer www.biographic.com/unmasking-th...
Unmasking the Sea Star Killer www.biographic.com/unmasking-th...
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two sentences from the abstract of a paper that resonate with us way more than you can imagine...
July 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
two sentences from the abstract of a paper that resonate with us way more than you can imagine...
From 1 genome for 15 years to 50+ hologenomes! Big moment in sponge evolutionary biology, and for understanding early animal evolution and host-microbe symbiosis!
🌊 Sponge genomes are helping unlock the secrets of aquatic symbioses — and thanks to @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, researchers now have access to 50+ genomes. Excited to see how these new samples help advance understanding of #AquaticSymbiosis. 🧬
Enter the absorbing world of sponges - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Enter the absorbing world of sponges, the intricate animals that have evolved to inhabit all corners of our Earth’s waterways and oceans. Thanks to a worldwide collaboration of sponge scientists throu...
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July 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
From 1 genome for 15 years to 50+ hologenomes! Big moment in sponge evolutionary biology, and for understanding early animal evolution and host-microbe symbiosis!
The coast of Maine is so lovely; its vibe puts my soul at ease.
July 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The coast of Maine is so lovely; its vibe puts my soul at ease.
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Our article on the challenges and opportunities in studying host-microbe symbioses is now published in Cell Host & Microbe! @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social
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Theory of host-microbe symbioses: Challenges and opportunities
Growing insight into microbial symbioses highlights the need to model these systems mathematically. We discuss three areas requiring theoretical advan…
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July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our article on the challenges and opportunities in studying host-microbe symbioses is now published in Cell Host & Microbe! @cp-cellhostmicrobe.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Including close ups of aliens from inner space…
June 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Including close ups of aliens from inner space…
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Started a starter pack for the presenters and attendees of the 2025 Animal-Microbe Symbiosis Gordon Research Conference. Let me know if I should add (or remove) you!
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June 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Started a starter pack for the presenters and attendees of the 2025 Animal-Microbe Symbiosis Gordon Research Conference. Let me know if I should add (or remove) you!
go.bsky.app/Pnzz1R9
go.bsky.app/Pnzz1R9
Some sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) at the Roscoff Marine Station in Roscoff, France.
June 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Some sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) at the Roscoff Marine Station in Roscoff, France.
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📢 New paper alert!
How do corals fuel early development? We tracked physiological and -omic 🧬 changes across #coral 🪸 development. We found that symbiotic interactions are contribute to nutritional demands and shape metabolic response in early life stages.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
How do corals fuel early development? We tracked physiological and -omic 🧬 changes across #coral 🪸 development. We found that symbiotic interactions are contribute to nutritional demands and shape metabolic response in early life stages.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
May 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📢 New paper alert!
How do corals fuel early development? We tracked physiological and -omic 🧬 changes across #coral 🪸 development. We found that symbiotic interactions are contribute to nutritional demands and shape metabolic response in early life stages.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
How do corals fuel early development? We tracked physiological and -omic 🧬 changes across #coral 🪸 development. We found that symbiotic interactions are contribute to nutritional demands and shape metabolic response in early life stages.
Read the paper 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
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Kelp forests on the coast of Maine are in decline owing to rapid ocean warming and are being replaced by turf algae, which alter the ecosystem’s chemistry, hindering the recovery of kelp forests.
Learn more in this week's issue of Science: scim.ag/4dwzl8j
Learn more in this week's issue of Science: scim.ag/4dwzl8j
May 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Kelp forests on the coast of Maine are in decline owing to rapid ocean warming and are being replaced by turf algae, which alter the ecosystem’s chemistry, hindering the recovery of kelp forests.
Learn more in this week's issue of Science: scim.ag/4dwzl8j
Learn more in this week's issue of Science: scim.ag/4dwzl8j
Woo! Go Kiel!
Double success for Kiel University: The Clusters of Excellence 'Precision Medicine in Chronic Inflammation' (PMI) and 'ROOTS – Social, Environmental, and Cultural Connectivity in Past Societies' @clusterroots.bsky.social will be funded for another seven years!
Kiel University in the Excellence Strategy: Success for the two Kiel clusters PMI and ROOTS
The German Research Foundation announced which collaborative research projects will receive funding for the next seven years as Clusters of Excellence.
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May 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Woo! Go Kiel!
Fun day talking symbiosis (and poking holes in datasets) at the MPI for Marine Microbiology! Thanks for hosting me, @nicoledubilier.bsky.social!
May 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Fun day talking symbiosis (and poking holes in datasets) at the MPI for Marine Microbiology! Thanks for hosting me, @nicoledubilier.bsky.social!