Protospiel Madison is right around the corner, coming up on Nov 13th, 2026. If you are ready for a weekend of fun, head over and get your badge before they are sold out: https://tabletop.events/conventions/protospiel-madison-2026
Dr. Ahna Skop
@ahnaskop.bsky.social
Cell biologist, artist, science artist, educator, scientific cake baker, foodie, and traveler. I study the RNA granule in the Midbody and MBR. The midbody remnant (MBR) is a large translating Extracelluar vesicle that is generated in mitosis.
Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/s...
Some Scientists Have ‘Magic Hands’ in the Lab. This A.I. Is Learning Why.
Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to figure it out by watching every move.
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Game in Lab’s international call for projects is open to researchers from all over the world and aims to support the production of scientific knowledge about board games. https://www.game-in-lab.org/en/international-call-for-projects
International call for projects - Game in Lab
Game in Lab’s international call for projects is open once again in 2026, to researchers from all over the world and aims to support the production of scientific knowledge about board games. Game in Lab has already supported more than 30 researchers through previous international calls for projects.…
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Any idea why editors are now asking for revisions before manuscript goes out to reviewers? This takes time and unclear why defining one acronym or fixing minor typos before review is necessary.
"Those who believe in free, open, and responsive institutions must recognize how critically linked science is to democracy itself and defend its integrity with every tool at their disposal," writes John Palfrey in a new #ScienceEditorial. https://scim.ag/4i9awDH
Congratulations 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/
Super 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/...
Condensates on the Move: Midbody Remnants as Large, Translation‐Competent Extracellular Vesicles
Mitotic cells produce three EV types: exosomes and microvesicles (green/blue) delivering pre-formed molecules, and midbody remnants (magenta) containing functional ribosomes and translation machinery...
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"I've been coming since I was a postdoc, and every time I felt welcome, energized, and inspired." Watch Eva Nogales share why she keeps coming back to #CellBio. https://youtu.be/aHIkdLaG1Rw Learn more: https://www.ascb.org/cellbio2026/
Eva Nogales Shares Why She Keeps Returning To Cell Bio
Join us for Cell Bio 2026, the joint meeting of ASCB and EMBO, wher...
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Just a reminder that many EV and exosome isolation kits isolate MBRs at ~50% of the total EVs that they pull down.
Dr. Ahna Skop@ahnaskop.bsky.social · 2y agoExcited our Large Extracellular Vesicles/Midbody Remnants generated during the cell cycle is out! #ev #mbrs #extracellularvesicles #cellcycle #mitosis www.molbiolcell.org/doi/10.1091/...
When I publicly acknowledge a male colleague’s work, it’s considered “professional.” When I point out that they failed to acknowledge mine, suddenly I’m “emotional,” or “aggressive”
The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/o...
Opinion | The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack
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This place is great for creating your own science art themed games! Perhaps a NSF broader impacts idea?
The Game Crafter@thegamecrafter.bsky.social · 4mo agoThese invader mats are a great way to create randomized hex maps with small hexes. Mats are made out of our standard 12 point 320gsm black-core matte cardstock and are printed double-sided. https://www.thegamecrafter.com/make/products/InvaderMat
@dacolon.bsky.social shares an excellent quote from Cajal about what the synapse is— “Protoplasmic kisses that appear to contribute the final ecstasy of an epic love story”
Were you aware that Georgia O'Keefe's childhood was spent in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin?
“Taken together, this is what concerns the scientific community. The issue is not disagreement. It is the perception that scientific standards are being invoked selectively and not applied to the work that most demands them.”
Jeremy Berg@jeremymberg.bsky.social · 5mo agoI've been scooped (in a good way). I was working on a piece along these lines. This is better. substack.com/home/post/p-...
We’re hiring! Funded postdoc position available immediately to study RNA (miRNA, lncRNA, mRNA) and protein in midbody remnants (MBRs). Our goal is to develop early predictors for cancer and neurodegenerative disease. Interested? Email skop@wisc.edu
Last week I had the honour of giving the keynote speech for the last day of #VIZBI (visualizing biology) in Cambridge, UK. The topic of my talk was "Seeing things differently" in which I showed and explained various concepts of #frameshift design. vizbi.org/Videos/57391... (you must register/pay)
Anyone know if the new R35 MIRA requires a current and pending funding document at submission? There are conflicting info on the NIH website and my PO didn’t actually know either. Said would get back to me but didn’t.
My niece is one of the chefs at this new restaurant in SF that is getting great reviews if you’re interested in a date night idea and in San Francisco www.mariaisabelsf.com
Maria Isabel | Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, CA
Modern Mexican bistro with Californian influence, located in San Francisco.
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Dear potential reviewers please respond to editors especially given the opportunities it gives to authors. It seems crazy to me to be on the verge of a reject response in Science advances because the editors can’t find another reviewer.