Mohamed Noor
@mafnoor.bsky.social
Executive Vice Provost @DukeU . Genetics/ evolution. Science consults for #StarTrek , & speak/videos/write on science in sci-fi. Personal acct- views are my own. (he/ him/ his)
Can recessive traits become more apparent from external forces? See more from a connection to a new #StarTrekSNW episode! youtu.be/wCZo4jqYr-s
Experience changing recessivity in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
YouTube video by BioTrekkie Explains!
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Really cool! Go Voyager-1 -- wonderful milestone! spacedaily.com/d-in-novembe...
In November 2026, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft will cross a milestone no human-made object has ever reached — the point at which a radio signal traveling at the speed of light takes a full 24 hours to ...
Voyager 1 is, by every available measure, the longest-running and most successful piece of deep-space hardware in the history of the species. It launched at 8:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time on 5 Septembe...
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Loved the recent finale of #ForAllMankind ! Here's a quick blog post about some science therein... science-and-food.blogspot.com/2026/05/meth...
Methane-based life on Titan in "For All Mankind"
I love the Apple TV+ show "For All Mankind", not just for its excellent stories and fun alternate twists on history but also for its science...
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Fun interview www.the-scientist.com/then-and-now...
Mohamed Noor on Flies, Evolution, and Star Trek | The Scientist
As an evolutionary geneticist, Noor has made several key discoveries using Drosophila, but his science communication work, via books and sci-fi cruises, is just as interesting.
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Don't miss this year's SSE Presidential Symposium at virtual #Evol2026! Tune in at 9:00 am Eastern (13:00 UTC) on Thursday to hear talks, and then stay for the workshop!
In a new study, Sarah Marion &co use genetic mapping and whole genome sequencing in wild #Drosophila to reveal the genetic basis of naturally occurring lethal mutations and introduce a new model that could explain their frequencies in natural populations. 🧪 #genetics
Transposable elements contribute substantially to naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogaster
Recessive lethal mutations are common and often persist at unexpectedly high frequencies due to diverse mutational causes. This study shows that many lethal alleles in Drosophila melanogaster arise…
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New study by the awesome Sarah Marion on naturally occurring lethal-causing mutations in Drosophila trinity.duke.edu/news/newly-t...
Newly Transferred Jumping Genes Drive Lethal Mutations
Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University.The findings, published in PLOS Biology, ch...
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Excellent advice for PhD student applicants... www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Eight common errors I see in PhD applications and interviews, and how to avoid them
Convince a supervisor that you’re a great fit for their laboratory by preparing questions, honing your personal statement and showcasing strong team-player instincts.
nature.com
I’ll be back on Star Trek: The Cruise in 2027, and hope you join me! Get ready to celebrate a year of #StarTrek celebrations at sea! Book now/ ASAP at StarTrekTheCruise.com #StarTrekCruise
My TEDxNewEngland talk is out!!! By identifying commonalities among evolving systems, both living and nonliving, we can develop an expanded concept of evolution that describes the emergence of complex phenomena and reflects the creativity of the cosmos.
How do non-living things ‘evolve’? | Michael Wong | TEDxNewEngland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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Some good reminders here to help avoid faculty burnout: time away, reflection/ goal setting, community, etc. www.chronicle.com/article/feel...
Advice | Feeling Depleted? A Guide to Faculty Renewal
How to reconnect with purpose to what brought you into this profession.
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Happy US Thanksgiving to all! Really grateful for all my friends & connections on this platform!
I got to go on the @ncse.bsky.social Safeguarding Science podcast with ST science advisor @mafnoor.bsky.social and the episode is out! Star Trek and Evolution together on one episode! ncse.ngo/safeguarding...
Safeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science Education
Safeguarding Sound Science, Evolution EditionThe second season of Safeguarding Sound Science examines the everyday impacts of evolution, the grand theory that informs our understanding of all life on ...
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The ultimate intersection of fiction and fact: Star Trek. We were so honored to interview Dr. Mohamed Noor and dive deep into how the show's focus on discovery and scientific integration pushes our understanding of the universe. @mafnoor.bsky.social 📺 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo
A replicator would be amazing, but I'd never trust a transporter. They're like death traps! I'm concerned replicators might be abused if widely available. Remember why the Kazon wanted one? #StarTrek #SciFiTech @mafnoor.bsky.social
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨 Welcome aboard! In this exclusive interview, The Transporter Room sits down with Dr. Mohamed Noor, acclaimed evolutionary geneticist and Star Trek science consultant. @mafnoor.bsky.social Be sure to Like, share, and follow 📆 November 9th |1PM PT / 4PM ET 🎞️ youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo
Congrats Sarah, @mafnoor.bsky.social, and team on such a cool paper!
Transposable elements drive much of naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogaster
Recessive lethal mutations are widespread across studied species, with estimates suggesting that each individual carries at least one. Numerous lethal alleles persist in wild populations at higher fre...
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Just in case you need some joy/laughs, the new season of Abbott Elementary starts now on ABC.
Excited that we could share some of our recent work on how temperature affects sporulation and recombination rate in Saccharomyces 🎤🌡️🧬🔬 Thanks for having us Mike & @heredityjournal.bsky.social!
@HeredityJournal@heredityjournal.bsky.social · 10mo ago🎙️ 📻 New Heredity Podcast! We talk with @caitismuheil.bsky.social and Jessica McNeill about their work showing the sensitivity of meiosis to temperature and what this might mean for populations in a warming world. @ncstate.bsky.social @gensocuk.bsky.social Episode: shows.acast.com/heredity-pod...
Fun interview of Adam Nimoy about his book, conducted last summer... www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_EQ...
Duke Jewish Alumni Network Book Club: “The Most Human" by Adam Nimoy
YouTube video by Jewish Life at Duke
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"The Enterprise Guys" with Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, and John Billingsley, moderated by @mafnoor.bsky.social #STLV
GET AN EARFUL OF THIS: #StarTrek: KHAN — A full-cast audio drama written by Kirsten Beyer & @davidmack.bsky.social, based on a story by Nicholas Meyer. Premiering September 8 from CBS Eye Podcast Productions and Realm. Official Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71e...
Official Trailer | Star Trek: Khan
YouTube video by Star Trek
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Fun chat about the science and more in the most recent Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode! #StarTrekSNW www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9b... on the 7th Rule podcast!
Don't Eat the Olive | Strange New Worlds, ep 303 "Shuttle to Kenfori" w Dr Mohamed Noor | T7R2 #164
YouTube video by The 7th Rule
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Honored to have gotten to contribute a tiny bit to #startreksnw season 3-- GREAT season and hope everyone loves watching it as much as all the folks enjoyed making it! (Red circle added)
