So proud of this preprint! The main paper from Puja Biswas @pujabiswas.bsky.social PhD revealing a female-biased role for the insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling pathway (IIS) pathway in regulating body fat in fruit flies www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling pathway promotes higher fat storage in Drosophila females

In Drosophila , adult females store more fat than males. While the mechanisms that restrict body fat in males are becoming clearer, less is known about how females achieve higher fat storage. Here, we...

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Columbia has had it the worst but nearly every university has had grants cancelled, especially training program grants. Universities need to band together, speak out, and sue against these clearly illegal actions or else there will be no end to this.

Eric C. Greene@dnacurtain.bsky.social · last yr.

I am a professor at Columbia University. All of the student NIH training grants have been canceled and now there are reports that ALL funding will be frozen. Why are Universities not banding together and speaking out publicly and forcibly about governmental attacks on biomedical research?

Three out of four scientists are considering leaving the US, this should scare everyone. www.npr.org/2025/03/29/n...

Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding

American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration.

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My #sciencehomecoming article was published in my hometown paper, it’s been inspiring to see so many stories like this connecting with rural communities, thanks @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social for starting this initiative! www.iolaregister.com/opinion/colu...

Science in America was already great; research now at risk - The Iola Register

I clearly have many reasons to be concerned about the recent threats to scientific funding, but I hope to convey that these decisions will impact all American communities, including Iola. I was born a...

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At the SciComm networking hotspot at #DROS25 we actually discussed the potential impact of communicating through hometown newspapers, so I am happy to join in this initiative and hope others will consider!

CantlonLab@cantlonlab.bsky.social · last yr.

Join us! Science Homecoming helps scientists reconnect with communities by writing about the importance of science funding in their hometown newspapers. We’ve mapped every small newspaper in the U.S. and provide resources to get you started. Help science get back home 🧪🔬🧬 🏠 sciencehomecoming.com

Hello #dros25! I’m super excited to be presenting some of my work today during the neural circuits and behavior session! Would love to chat with anyone that is interested in this work! @genetics-gsa.bsky.social @mollystanley3.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who joined us to up to stand up for science last Friday here in Vermont! This gave me a lot of hope despite these uncertain times #standupforscience2025

Jeremy Barry PhD@jeremybarry.bsky.social · last yr.

Stand Up For Science march, Burlington VT

#Standupforscience Burlington Vermont! 280 people turned out for round 1 with more to come!

We have finalized last-minute plans for a Stand Up for Science march in Burlington, Vermont: please help spread the word!! #StandUpForScience2025

We are discussing plans for Vermont at UVM- but perhaps more in the Burlington area, any others in VT considering Montpelier actions? @gregpask.bsky.social

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.

🚨☀️ Hey Bluesky! Know anyone near the following cities that would be willing to help us Stand Up for Science? ☀️🚨 Annapolis, MD Bismarck, ND Boise, ID Charleston, WV Dover, DE Jackson, MS Anchorage or Juneau, AK Montpelier, VT Richmond, VA Send them our way! #standupforscience2025

🚨 Exciting event alert! 🚨 Join us at the Ecological & Evolutionary Genomics GRS 2025! 🌍🧬 A must-attend for early-career researchers diving into cutting-edge genomics. Don’t miss out—apply now! 👉 lnkd.in/eZK2C9pD hashtag#Genomics hashtag#Evolution hashtag#GRS2025

Myself and two awesome colleagues are recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Planetary Health at the University of Vermont, application review begins March 17. We're committed to a supportive mentoring environment, please feel free to reach out with questions! drive.google.com/file/d/1OECG...

PLEASE REPOST AND SHARE! My intro biology course has an "Interview a Biologist" project where students connect with a wide range of biologists using cell/molecular tools. If you are willing to speak with a student for ~30 minutes on Zoom, please fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📣JOB ALERT: there is still time to apply to be a full-time Lecturer in Neuroscience in my department at the University of Vermont starting next fall. We will begin reviewing applications Feb. 1st, feel free to reach out with any questions! #neurojobs www.uvmjobs.com/postings/77884

Obligatory Bluesky Introduction: I'm a queer neurobiologist in Vermont, hoping to connect with folks to share research updates, job/training opportunities, teaching/mentoring tools, and tips for effective SciComm. I'm looking forward to attending #Dros25 this March to meet some folks IRL!