Maureen Barr
@barrlab.bsky.social
Scientist studying tiny things: cilia, extracellular vesicles (EVs), C. elegans; ADPKD; Secretary Genetics Society of America; distinguished prof at Rutgers; three boy mom; I can deadlift an adult son; she/her; my opinions https://barrlab.rutgers.edu/
Thank you The Scientist Magazine for covering my scientific journey in #tissuerepair. www.the-scientist.com/then-and-now...
Valerie Horsley Unlocks the Secrets of Skin Healing | The Scientist
Valerie Horsley goes deep into the skin to uncover how adipocytes, immune cells, and other cell types coordinate tissue repair and prevent fibrosis.
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Yep and yinz should not forget that he lost the playoff game for steelers because he was too weak with flu (that is what happens when you don't get a flu VACCINE at his advanced age)
Mike Tanier@miketanier.bsky.social · 2d agoAaron Rodgers is an absolute piece of shit.
👀 Midbody remnants are the SUVs of EVs! Extra-Large extracellular vesicles that carry RNAs and are translation competent. Great review by @ahnaskop.bsky.social
Dr. Ahna Skop@ahnaskop.bsky.social · 2d agoSuper excited my new review on midbody remnants (MBRs) is out: "Condensates on the Move: Midbody Remnants as Large, Translation‐Competent Extracellular Vesicles" #extracellularvesicles #midbody #mitosis #condensates #translation #proteinsynthesis onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Mind you, these are not e-cigarettes, but good old burning cancer stick (combustible) cigarettes introduced in the US in April/May. No tax, no 21yr age limit, with menthol available everywhere. This is what happens when there is a legislative and regulatory vacuum.
Grieving 39 year old Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, the 2nd person to die at Delaney Hall ICE detention in 8 months. He was diabetic but his mom says ICE denied him his meds. Yes he crossed the border illegally. HE DID NOT DESERVE TO DIE. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/08/03/i...
Mom ‘heartbroken’ over death of son detained at migrant jail Delaney Hall • New Jersey Monitor
Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, who was detained at Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall, died in custody on Saturday, his mother said.
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Are you attending the #FASEB meeting on #Cilia and #Centrosomes and interested in submitting your research to JCB? Get in touch with our Scientific Editor Dan Simon, who will be there! 👉 Email Dan: rupress.org/jcb/pages/ed... @faseborg.bsky.social #CiliaSRC
American Society for Cell Biology@ascbiology.bsky.social · 3d agoCongratulations to the 2026 ASCB Fellows! ASCB is proud to recognize 15 scientists whose careers have advanced cell biology through outstanding research, leadership, mentorship & service. Meet the 2026 Fellows: https://www.ascb.org/society-news/fifteen-visionary-scientists-named-2026-ascb-fellows/
Congratulations to all the winners and particularly @wallaceucsf.bsky.social, @samlewis.bsky.social, @veronicasegarra.bsky.social, @mattwelchlab.bsky.social and @davidbreslowlab.bsky.social! 🥳🎉🎊
American Society for Cell Biology@ascbiology.bsky.social · 3d agoCongratulations to the 2026 ASCB Honorific Award Winners! ASCB is proud to recognize scientists whose research, mentorship, education & leadership are helping shape the future of cell biology. See all the awardees: https://www.ascb.org/society-news/ascb-announces-2026-honorific-award-winners/
Yay! Just saw that we got the cover of the August 1 MBoC! Woot! 🎉 Please check out our paper if you are interested in it the tubulin code or early development. www.molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/...
From a man with NO scientific training His arrogance knows no bounds. The smug condescension when he says this really is something to behold.
Molly Jong-Fast@mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 3d agoHe’s a roadkill enthusiast not a scientist
I am sincerely honored and excited to be named the Vice Chair for Vision Research at the @moraneyecenter.bsky.social at @utah.edu. I am thrilled to work with everyone to build upon the Moran's rich history in vision research. Stay tuned for much more to come - we will be growing!
Moran Eye Center Names Kristen M. Kwan, PhD, Vice Chair for Vision Research
The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah has named Kristen M. Kwan, PhD, Vice Chair for Vision Research. In this leadership role, she will help guide the strategic direction of the Moran...
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I-270, Exit 1@i270exit1.bsky.social · 3d ago🚨🚨 FEDS and everyone else 🚨🚨 🧵Tomorrow is the last day to comment on the Office of Personnel Management rule, “Promoting Employee Accountability" at www.regulations.gov/commenton/OP... This rule eliminates employee protections and rights, and hastens the firing process. Specifically, it... 1/4
Please comment!
I-270, Exit 1@i270exit1.bsky.social · 3d ago🚨🚨 FEDS and everyone else 🚨🚨 🧵Tomorrow is the last day to comment on the Office of Personnel Management rule, “Promoting Employee Accountability" at www.regulations.gov/commenton/OP... This rule eliminates employee protections and rights, and hastens the firing process. Specifically, it... 1/4
“Republicans rejected killing the proposed rule outright,” Washington Sen. Patty Murray The fight is not over.
Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 3d agoTHIS IS WHAT PEOPLE POWER ACCOMPLISHES! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who wrote comments, contacted Congress, and yelled! This is OUR WIN! @standupforscience.net www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
*Urgent Foster Needed!* For Animals, Inc. in Queens, NY, is looking for an urgent foster for a dog whose owner is being deported. Link to their foster application is: www.shelterluv.com/matchme/fost...
Superbug confirmed in 23 states: Where is the deadly fungus spreading in 2026? - The Hill
Speaking as someone who spends too much money on artisenal menswear, the fact of the matter is that cheap mass market stuff is often *higher quality* than fancy stuff. 1) mass market has highly optimized pipelines and factories 2)mass market can afford to throw out bad pieces, so better QC
Ed@ed3d.net · 3d agoI am wearing a button-up shirt that fits pretty well and cost me $18 (and reliably so, I can go buy another five that will too), why in god's name would I not
Collette is right on target: Fight back and we can win. Write your Senator now to make sure its included in the final bill
Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 3d agoTHIS IS WHAT PEOPLE POWER ACCOMPLISHES! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who wrote comments, contacted Congress, and yelled! This is OUR WIN! @standupforscience.net www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE POWER ACCOMPLISHES! Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who wrote comments, contacted Congress, and yelled! This is OUR WIN! @standupforscience.net www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
Language is included to delay the president’s move to put political appointees in charge of grant approval.
politico.com
This may dramatically slow down the attacks on science. It also provides a template for how to prevent the federal government from becoming a patronage state. It’s a big deal!
Politico@politico.com · 3d agoSenate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
Senate finalizes funding patch that would block Trump’s grant overhaul
Language is included to delay the president’s move to put political appointees in charge of grant approval.
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“You’re not seen as middle age, you’re seen as old, whereas your comparable male counterpart is seen as in his prime time,” @amydiehl.bsky.social said about the gendered ageism that women ages 40-60 can face.
Amy Diehl, Ph.D.@amydiehl.bsky.social · 3d agoAs I told @monicatorrr.bsky.social of @huffpost.com, "As [women] grow older and more mature in their careers, they lose some of the fear of speaking their mind. And certain men don’t like that." www.huffpost.com/entry/age-di...
As I told @monicatorrr.bsky.social of @huffpost.com, "As [women] grow older and more mature in their careers, they lose some of the fear of speaking their mind. And certain men don’t like that." www.huffpost.com/entry/age-di...
Data Reveals An Infuriating Reason Women Over 40 Are Held Back At Work
A recent study exposes how insidious age discrimination is — and it should make you mad.
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On August 1, 1931, Harriet Creighton and Barbara McClintock published the first experimental proof that genes are physically located on chromosomes—a discovery that transformed genetics. 1/3🧵
Traffic is terrible on the D&R canal path. So much honking.
There's a new Caribbean flamingo chick at the Dallas Zoo. It's just learning to fla-ming. Notice the weird 'knees' on the legs that bend in the wrong direction? That's because those aren't knees, they're ANKLES. Let's talk about bird leg anatomy! (📷: Dallas Zoo)
The joint Bargmann/Kenyon lab meeting is responsible for our kids
