Joanna Malukiewicz
@arcova.bsky.social
Senior post-doc at Uni-Hamburg. Marmosets and other Primates,
Evolutionary Genomics, Hybridization, Speciation, Immunogenetics, Nanopore Sequencing Geek, Microbes, Polish-born and Brazilian by heart https://callithrix-omics.github.io/
Evolutionary Genomics, Hybridization, Speciation, Immunogenetics, Nanopore Sequencing Geek, Microbes, Polish-born and Brazilian by heart https://callithrix-omics.github.io/
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📢 The Library Carpentry Curriculum Advisory Committee is calling for instructors to run pilot workshops for 14 lessons currently in Alpha status. To move them toward Beta and then adoption as Library Carpentry lessons, they need the Carpentries community to test the lessons in real-world settings. 🙏
Calling Community Pilots: 14 New Open Science Lessons for Library Carpentry
The Lessons for Librarians in Open Science Principles and Methods project, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), has reached an exciting milestone. Over the past two years, we...
www.carpentries.org
February 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM
📢 The Library Carpentry Curriculum Advisory Committee is calling for instructors to run pilot workshops for 14 lessons currently in Alpha status. To move them toward Beta and then adoption as Library Carpentry lessons, they need the Carpentries community to test the lessons in real-world settings. 🙏
Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
February 9, 2026 at 11:56 PM
If Bad Bunny can cover the history of Puerto Rico, colonialism, transatlantic slavery, hemispheric consciousness, as well as contemporary life and politics in under 14 minutes, you can do your 15- or 20-minute conference presentation with time to spare.
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For anyone who missed the whole thing. Gloriously joyful and spot on youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?... #BadBunny #SuperBowl
Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
YouTube video by NFL
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 12:49 PM
For anyone who missed the whole thing. Gloriously joyful and spot on youtu.be/G6FuWd4wNd8?... #BadBunny #SuperBowl
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Happening now in Silicon Valley: marchers have surrounded the Palantir building and are holding a prayer vigil for victims of ICE, while video of ICE and Palantir crimes is projected on the building. #abolishice #iceout #palantir #paloalto
February 6, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Happening now in Silicon Valley: marchers have surrounded the Palantir building and are holding a prayer vigil for victims of ICE, while video of ICE and Palantir crimes is projected on the building. #abolishice #iceout #palantir #paloalto
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I hope to see some of you in Bielefeld for this upcoming workshop on measuring and modeling plasticity. ECRs in and around Germany with a penchant for statistics should consider applying while spots remain available!
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I hope to see some of you in Bielefeld for this upcoming workshop on measuring and modeling plasticity. ECRs in and around Germany with a penchant for statistics should consider applying while spots remain available!
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The #vaginal #microbiome is shaped by bacterial access to specific nutritional resources. This study uses a resource-based model & clinical data to identify key ecological mechanisms underlying #microbiota composition & potential #BacterialVaginosis interventions @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3NY2ssu
February 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The #vaginal #microbiome is shaped by bacterial access to specific nutritional resources. This study uses a resource-based model & clinical data to identify key ecological mechanisms underlying #microbiota composition & potential #BacterialVaginosis interventions @plosbiology.org 🧪 plos.io/3NY2ssu
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This is a growing movement of scientists transforming their raw data into sound or music
go.nature.com/3NXJMcm
go.nature.com/3NXJMcm
Don’t talk science, play science: translate your data into music to improve its reach
Data sonification helps researchers to build connections and communicate their science to a broader audience.
go.nature.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
This is a growing movement of scientists transforming their raw data into sound or music
go.nature.com/3NXJMcm
go.nature.com/3NXJMcm
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Slim 5 can now simulate genomes with multiple chromosomes like autosomes, sex chromosomes, mitochondria and chloroplast dna academic.oup.com/mbe/article/...
SLiM 5: Eco-evolutionary Simulations Across Multiple Chromosomes and Full Genomes
Abstract. Evolutionary simulations of multiple chromosomes, even up to the scale of full-genome simulations, are becoming increasingly important in populat
academic.oup.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Slim 5 can now simulate genomes with multiple chromosomes like autosomes, sex chromosomes, mitochondria and chloroplast dna academic.oup.com/mbe/article/...
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Hit parade
" In this study, we systematically analyzed the entire human surfaceome, identifying approximately 4,500 targetable sites and introducing potential binding seeds for initiating protein design applications."
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
" In this study, we systematically analyzed the entire human surfaceome, identifying approximately 4,500 targetable sites and introducing potential binding seeds for initiating protein design applications."
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Mapping targetable sites on the human surfaceome for the design of novel binders | PNAS
The human cell surfaceome, integral to cell communication and disease mechanisms,
presents a prime target for therapeutic intervention. De novo pro...
www.pnas.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Hit parade
" In this study, we systematically analyzed the entire human surfaceome, identifying approximately 4,500 targetable sites and introducing potential binding seeds for initiating protein design applications."
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
" In this study, we systematically analyzed the entire human surfaceome, identifying approximately 4,500 targetable sites and introducing potential binding seeds for initiating protein design applications."
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Introgression under linear selection on continuous genomes https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.30.702779v1
January 30, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Introgression under linear selection on continuous genomes https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.30.702779v1
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👋 Hi #AcademicSky!
Together with @smbe-idea.bsky.social I’m organizing a symposium at #SMBE2026 (Copenhagen) 🇩🇰
🌈 Our mission is to 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📣 Call for abstracts 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
⏰ Deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟯
✨ Hope to see you there! 😉
@official-smbe.bsky.social
Together with @smbe-idea.bsky.social I’m organizing a symposium at #SMBE2026 (Copenhagen) 🇩🇰
🌈 Our mission is to 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📣 Call for abstracts 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
⏰ Deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟯
✨ Hope to see you there! 😉
@official-smbe.bsky.social
Join us for the IDEA Symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28–July 2) in Copenhagen! We celebrate SMBE’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity by addressing systemic inequities in molecular biology and evolution.
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd!
smbe2026.org/symposia/
January 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM
👋 Hi #AcademicSky!
Together with @smbe-idea.bsky.social I’m organizing a symposium at #SMBE2026 (Copenhagen) 🇩🇰
🌈 Our mission is to 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📣 Call for abstracts 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
⏰ Deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟯
✨ Hope to see you there! 😉
@official-smbe.bsky.social
Together with @smbe-idea.bsky.social I’m organizing a symposium at #SMBE2026 (Copenhagen) 🇩🇰
🌈 Our mission is to 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
📣 Call for abstracts 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡
⏰ Deadline: 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟯
✨ Hope to see you there! 😉
@official-smbe.bsky.social
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Now published: our work using phylodynamics from surveillance data to quantify and experimentally validate the fitness impact of antibiotic resistance determinants & how this changes with patterns of antibiotic use: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 30, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Now published: our work using phylodynamics from surveillance data to quantify and experimentally validate the fitness impact of antibiotic resistance determinants & how this changes with patterns of antibiotic use: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Fellow writers: I am deeply saddened to share that if we want the rewards of having written, we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of writing
January 29, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Fellow writers: I am deeply saddened to share that if we want the rewards of having written, we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of writing
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Pre-announcement ... keep an eye out for news of our upcoming #Biodiversity #Bioinformatics Summer School 21-26 June in Germany co-organised by @sib.swiss & @denbi.bsky.social ... sign up to the mailing list to be sure not to miss it! www.sib.swiss/training/upc...
Upcoming training courses
The SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics is an academic not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead and coordinate the field of bioinformatics in Switzerland.
www.sib.swiss
January 27, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Pre-announcement ... keep an eye out for news of our upcoming #Biodiversity #Bioinformatics Summer School 21-26 June in Germany co-organised by @sib.swiss & @denbi.bsky.social ... sign up to the mailing list to be sure not to miss it! www.sib.swiss/training/upc...
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1.5 million and counting. Thank you.
If you’re able, please support this verified GoFundMe for Alex Pretti’s family. And if you’re not in a position to donate, sharing it far and wide matters just as much. It’s at $300K and counting.
Donate to Alex Pretti is an American Hero, organized by Keith Edwards
On January 24, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a Minneapolis resident and American citizen wa… Keith Edwards needs your support for Alex Pretti is an American Hero
www.gofundme.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
1.5 million and counting. Thank you.
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🔊NEW ERGA @biogeneurope.bsky.social Publication in Molecular Ecology Resources!
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High-Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe 🌍🧬
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High-Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe 🌍🧬
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High‐Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe
High-quality reference genome assemblies have become essential for deepening our understanding of biodiversity, yet obtaining them for many species remains surprisingly challenging. Drawing on experi...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
🔊NEW ERGA @biogeneurope.bsky.social Publication in Molecular Ecology Resources!
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High-Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe 🌍🧬
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High-Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe 🌍🧬
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Deadline for #SMBE2026 abstract submission is coming up (Feb 3)!
Consider symposium S14 "Evolution of Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Genomic Age", organized by @jcwinternitz.bsky.social, @arcova.bsky.social, @michalvinkler.bsky.social and @diyarhamidi.bsky.social.
Consider symposium S14 "Evolution of Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Genomic Age", organized by @jcwinternitz.bsky.social, @arcova.bsky.social, @michalvinkler.bsky.social and @diyarhamidi.bsky.social.
Abstract submission & Award applications for SMBE 2026 are now open!
Submit your research and apply for SMBE awards via the submission portal.
📝 Read more & submit here: smbe2026.org/abstracts
And symposium selection is now finalized!
👉 See all accepted symposia: smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
Submit your research and apply for SMBE awards via the submission portal.
📝 Read more & submit here: smbe2026.org/abstracts
And symposium selection is now finalized!
👉 See all accepted symposia: smbe2026.org/programme
#SMBE2026
January 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Deadline for #SMBE2026 abstract submission is coming up (Feb 3)!
Consider symposium S14 "Evolution of Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Genomic Age", organized by @jcwinternitz.bsky.social, @arcova.bsky.social, @michalvinkler.bsky.social and @diyarhamidi.bsky.social.
Consider symposium S14 "Evolution of Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Genomic Age", organized by @jcwinternitz.bsky.social, @arcova.bsky.social, @michalvinkler.bsky.social and @diyarhamidi.bsky.social.
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We're excited that The Carpentries Lab lesson "Introduction to Deep Learning" has been accepted to the Journal of Open Source Education! 🎉
The lesson is a practical intro to deep learning, intended for researchers who are familiar with (non-deep) machine learning: jose.theoj.org/papers/10.21....
The lesson is a practical intro to deep learning, intended for researchers who are familiar with (non-deep) machine learning: jose.theoj.org/papers/10.21....
Introduction to deep learning: Carpentries-style hands-on lesson material for introducing researchers to deep learning
van der Burg et al., (2026). Introduction to deep learning: Carpentries-style hands-on lesson material for introducing researchers to deep learning. Journal of Open Source Education, 9(95), 307, https...
jose.theoj.org
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 PM
We're excited that The Carpentries Lab lesson "Introduction to Deep Learning" has been accepted to the Journal of Open Source Education! 🎉
The lesson is a practical intro to deep learning, intended for researchers who are familiar with (non-deep) machine learning: jose.theoj.org/papers/10.21....
The lesson is a practical intro to deep learning, intended for researchers who are familiar with (non-deep) machine learning: jose.theoj.org/papers/10.21....
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Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
Q&A with Patrícia Izar, who is a Professor of Ethology at the University of São Paulo, where she studies the behavioral ecology, plasticity, and cognition of Platyrrhine primates, especially robust capuchin monkeys (Sapajus). www.cell.com/current-biol...
Patrícia Izar
Interview with Patrícia Izar, who studies the behavioral ecology, plasticity, and
cognition of Platyrrhine primates at the University of São Paulo.
www.cell.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Q&A with Patrícia Izar, who is a Professor of Ethology at the University of São Paulo, where she studies the behavioral ecology, plasticity, and cognition of Platyrrhine primates, especially robust capuchin monkeys (Sapajus). www.cell.com/current-biol...
Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
Join the DZG Graduate Meeting in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Hamburg, March 25-27, 2026. Theme: Interactions and Coevolution. PhD students & early postdocs can register. More info: https://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/evolutionaere-immungenomik/dzg-meeting.html #conference
DZG Graduate Meeting 2026
DZG Graduate Meeting 2026
www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de
January 18, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Join the DZG Graduate Meeting in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Hamburg, March 25-27, 2026. Theme: Interactions and Coevolution. PhD students & early postdocs can register. More info: https://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung/evolutionaere-immungenomik/dzg-meeting.html #conference
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Can’t travel to Copenhagen this summer? 🚗 ✈️ 🚄
🖥️ We’re pleased to offer virtual registration for SMBE 2026, giving you access to all parallel sessions live during the conference.
Please note that the full conference experience, networking, and discussions are best enjoyed in Copenhagen. 🇩🇰
🖥️ We’re pleased to offer virtual registration for SMBE 2026, giving you access to all parallel sessions live during the conference.
Please note that the full conference experience, networking, and discussions are best enjoyed in Copenhagen. 🇩🇰
January 22, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Can’t travel to Copenhagen this summer? 🚗 ✈️ 🚄
🖥️ We’re pleased to offer virtual registration for SMBE 2026, giving you access to all parallel sessions live during the conference.
Please note that the full conference experience, networking, and discussions are best enjoyed in Copenhagen. 🇩🇰
🖥️ We’re pleased to offer virtual registration for SMBE 2026, giving you access to all parallel sessions live during the conference.
Please note that the full conference experience, networking, and discussions are best enjoyed in Copenhagen. 🇩🇰
Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
New— An American citizen boarding flight from Boston to Lisbon just now told me after showing boarding pass, every passenger stopped on jetway by two ICE agents demanding to take their photo. When passenger asked why, ICE threatened to detain them. If they said no photo, couldn't board/TBD detained.
January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
New— An American citizen boarding flight from Boston to Lisbon just now told me after showing boarding pass, every passenger stopped on jetway by two ICE agents demanding to take their photo. When passenger asked why, ICE threatened to detain them. If they said no photo, couldn't board/TBD detained.
Reposted by Joanna Malukiewicz
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS