Kimberly Beatty
@beattylab.bsky.social
Chemical Biologist. Loves probes, hates TB.
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apnews.com/article/minn... citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents have detained a U.S. citizen in Minnesota at gunpoint without a warrant. That's according to ChongLy “Scott” Thao, who says agents forced open his door, entered with guns dr...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:26 PM
apnews.com/article/minn... citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
It makes me feel sick that Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump. The idea that a powerful, old, rich man would feel comfortable accepting her prize speaks volumes.
January 16, 2026 at 8:38 PM
It makes me feel sick that Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump. The idea that a powerful, old, rich man would feel comfortable accepting her prize speaks volumes.
I am grateful for the selective amnesia that allows me to forget how absolutely miserable and sick the common cold can make me.
January 15, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I am grateful for the selective amnesia that allows me to forget how absolutely miserable and sick the common cold can make me.
My family did not suffer food insecurity during the prolonged shutdown in Fall 2025. But the reverberations persist for all of us.
**I have zero confidence that Congress can govern.**
**I have zero confidence that Congress can govern.**
January 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
My family did not suffer food insecurity during the prolonged shutdown in Fall 2025. But the reverberations persist for all of us.
**I have zero confidence that Congress can govern.**
**I have zero confidence that Congress can govern.**
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Please share this widely. Gift link. Thugs are beating random civilians in the streets for intimidation and now they're raiding the homes of journalists. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Please share this widely. Gift link. Thugs are beating random civilians in the streets for intimidation and now they're raiding the homes of journalists. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/u...
17 kids have died of the flu this season. To date.
Vaccinations save lives.
Vaccinations save lives.
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
17 kids have died of the flu this season. To date.
Vaccinations save lives.
Vaccinations save lives.
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Sonia almost got measles while pregnant. Her country has now lost its measles elimination status.
"I received my MMR booster on September 27, 2010, having no idea my husband would fall terrifyingly ill and be hospitalized with measles only one year later."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-close-me...
"I received my MMR booster on September 27, 2010, having no idea my husband would fall terrifyingly ill and be hospitalized with measles only one year later."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-close-me...
How Close Measles Got to My Family
I was pregnant when my husband came down with measles. It could have seriously harmed our baby.
www.voicesforvaccines.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Sonia almost got measles while pregnant. Her country has now lost its measles elimination status.
"I received my MMR booster on September 27, 2010, having no idea my husband would fall terrifyingly ill and be hospitalized with measles only one year later."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-close-me...
"I received my MMR booster on September 27, 2010, having no idea my husband would fall terrifyingly ill and be hospitalized with measles only one year later."
www.voicesforvaccines.org/how-close-me...
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I'd like to chat with people who have applied for grad school in chem or biochem for fall 2026 for an article in C&EN (@cenmag.bsky.social) about how funding changes in the US are impacting admissions. If this is you, please fill out this form.
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#chemsky #chemchat
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#chemsky #chemchat
Microsoft Forms
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January 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
I'd like to chat with people who have applied for grad school in chem or biochem for fall 2026 for an article in C&EN (@cenmag.bsky.social) about how funding changes in the US are impacting admissions. If this is you, please fill out this form.
forms.office.com/r/5xUxaqEnfX
#chemsky #chemchat
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#chemsky #chemchat
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Excited to share our first collaborative paper of the year- a review on the emerging roles of lipids in flavivirus infection, now published in @cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social. Congrats to Judah (postdoc) for spearheading the work!
@ohsunews.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ohsunews.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Excited to share our first collaborative paper of the year- a review on the emerging roles of lipids in flavivirus infection, now published in @cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social. Congrats to Judah (postdoc) for spearheading the work!
@ohsunews.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ohsunews.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Letter of resignation from @jennifer-troyer.bsky.social former Dir of Extramural Ops at NHGRI
"The NIH is not only no longer the organization that I love but is now an organization that I can no longer be a part of and retain my integrity and self-respect."
www.linkedin.com/posts/jennif...
1/6
"The NIH is not only no longer the organization that I love but is now an organization that I can no longer be a part of and retain my integrity and self-respect."
www.linkedin.com/posts/jennif...
1/6
Letter of resignation | Jennifer Troyer
Reposting: As many of you know, I recently chose to leave the position I worked hard to achieve, the work that I love, and the team of people that could not have been better to do this work with. It ...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Letter of resignation from @jennifer-troyer.bsky.social former Dir of Extramural Ops at NHGRI
"The NIH is not only no longer the organization that I love but is now an organization that I can no longer be a part of and retain my integrity and self-respect."
www.linkedin.com/posts/jennif...
1/6
"The NIH is not only no longer the organization that I love but is now an organization that I can no longer be a part of and retain my integrity and self-respect."
www.linkedin.com/posts/jennif...
1/6
5y ago, on Jan.6, a violent mob, encouraged by Trump, tried to overthrow our government & subvert the will of the American people. Today I honor Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, who was wounded & fought bravely to protect our government. Thank you, Edwards, for your bravery & service.
January 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
5y ago, on Jan.6, a violent mob, encouraged by Trump, tried to overthrow our government & subvert the will of the American people. Today I honor Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, who was wounded & fought bravely to protect our government. Thank you, Edwards, for your bravery & service.
Graduate school application season...
TIP 4
Don't talk about location, hobbies, and free time amenities in response to the question "Why did you apply to this program?" Your answer should be scholarly and specific to the program/university.
TIP 4
Don't talk about location, hobbies, and free time amenities in response to the question "Why did you apply to this program?" Your answer should be scholarly and specific to the program/university.
January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Graduate school application season...
TIP 4
Don't talk about location, hobbies, and free time amenities in response to the question "Why did you apply to this program?" Your answer should be scholarly and specific to the program/university.
TIP 4
Don't talk about location, hobbies, and free time amenities in response to the question "Why did you apply to this program?" Your answer should be scholarly and specific to the program/university.
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An annual survey conducted by the American Chemical Society of its members’ salaries shows they rose across most categories from 2023 to 2024. cen.acs.org/careers/sala...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
US chemistry worker salaries grew 9% in 2024: ACS member survey
The median salary rose to $120,000, with higher wages in New England and on the West Coast as well as in chemical engineering
cen.acs.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
An annual survey conducted by the American Chemical Society of its members’ salaries shows they rose across most categories from 2023 to 2024. cen.acs.org/careers/sala...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
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Happy new year! I've so enjoyed the end-of-year lists of people's favorite papers from 2025, so I made a list of 16 #lipidtime studies from 2025 that I found interesting. Here they are in no particular order (please add more if you would like!), and here's to much more exciting science in 2026! 🧪
January 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Happy new year! I've so enjoyed the end-of-year lists of people's favorite papers from 2025, so I made a list of 16 #lipidtime studies from 2025 that I found interesting. Here they are in no particular order (please add more if you would like!), and here's to much more exciting science in 2026! 🧪
Graduate school application season: Tip #3
In the current funding climate, find a program with 3-4 people you would be happy to complete your thesis with. Changes at the NIH have created instability. Minimize your risk.
In the current funding climate, find a program with 3-4 people you would be happy to complete your thesis with. Changes at the NIH have created instability. Minimize your risk.
January 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Graduate school application season: Tip #3
In the current funding climate, find a program with 3-4 people you would be happy to complete your thesis with. Changes at the NIH have created instability. Minimize your risk.
In the current funding climate, find a program with 3-4 people you would be happy to complete your thesis with. Changes at the NIH have created instability. Minimize your risk.
Happy New Year! I enter 2026 with the optimistic assumption that nothing could be worse than the Trump-driven 2025 disaster.
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Happy New Year! I enter 2026 with the optimistic assumption that nothing could be worse than the Trump-driven 2025 disaster.
Graduation school application season...
TIP #2. Consider teaching & coursework requirements.
These vary widely by program & aren't always clear from the webpage. OHSU requires no teaching, while some state schools require 1+ years. Similarly, will you have to take a heavy courseload?
TIP #2. Consider teaching & coursework requirements.
These vary widely by program & aren't always clear from the webpage. OHSU requires no teaching, while some state schools require 1+ years. Similarly, will you have to take a heavy courseload?
December 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Graduation school application season...
TIP #2. Consider teaching & coursework requirements.
These vary widely by program & aren't always clear from the webpage. OHSU requires no teaching, while some state schools require 1+ years. Similarly, will you have to take a heavy courseload?
TIP #2. Consider teaching & coursework requirements.
These vary widely by program & aren't always clear from the webpage. OHSU requires no teaching, while some state schools require 1+ years. Similarly, will you have to take a heavy courseload?
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Sharing this piece by @katherinejwu.com - A succinct explanation about why i fear for the younger generation of scientists...
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
The Trump Administration’s Most Paralyzing Blow to Science
Cuts to research may have spoiled the country’s appetite for bold exploration.
www.theatlantic.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sharing this piece by @katherinejwu.com - A succinct explanation about why i fear for the younger generation of scientists...
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
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Ok here it is - out of 44 FDA approvals this year, 31 are small molecules (70%), 26 of those are oral drugs (84%), 22 of them are chiral (71%). This is the largest number and percentage of chiral FDA approved molecules in a single year. Fitusiran is not a small molecule, bonus.
December 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Ok here it is - out of 44 FDA approvals this year, 31 are small molecules (70%), 26 of those are oral drugs (84%), 22 of them are chiral (71%). This is the largest number and percentage of chiral FDA approved molecules in a single year. Fitusiran is not a small molecule, bonus.
@compoundchem.com My 3.9 year old wanted me to read this to her last night. She thought the title was hilarious. She made up her own subtitle: "Why does honey make your toots smell?" I admit, I was stumped.
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
@compoundchem.com My 3.9 year old wanted me to read this to her last night. She thought the title was hilarious. She made up her own subtitle: "Why does honey make your toots smell?" I admit, I was stumped.
Beautiful blue sky winter day here in Portland, OR
December 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Beautiful blue sky winter day here in Portland, OR
Today I am grateful for Maurice Hilleman. Dr. Hilleman developed >40 vaccines, including safe & effective vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B, and chickenpox. Eight of his vaccines are still used today. His work has saved millions of lives and prevented so much suffering.
December 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today I am grateful for Maurice Hilleman. Dr. Hilleman developed >40 vaccines, including safe & effective vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B, and chickenpox. Eight of his vaccines are still used today. His work has saved millions of lives and prevented so much suffering.
I had chickenpox as a little kid. It was MISERABLE. I itched everywhere and felt just awful. I wouldn't wish this on anyone (except maybe RFK, Jr.). Vaccinations save lives.
If everyone in New York City got chickenpox, there would be about 20,000 hospitalizations.
Even in healthy children, chickenpox can be severe.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
Even in healthy children, chickenpox can be severe.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/vaccine-info...
Information about Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a very contagious disease that is usually mild but can be serious, especially for babies. Learn about the chickenpox vaccine and when to get it.
www.voicesforvaccines.org
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I had chickenpox as a little kid. It was MISERABLE. I itched everywhere and felt just awful. I wouldn't wish this on anyone (except maybe RFK, Jr.). Vaccinations save lives.
Graduation school application season...
TIP #1. IT IS AN INTERVIEW
Candidates: If you are invited to meet with the program and professors, it is an INTERVIEW. You should treat it like one. Prepare, impress, be professional, energetic, curious.
TIP #1. IT IS AN INTERVIEW
Candidates: If you are invited to meet with the program and professors, it is an INTERVIEW. You should treat it like one. Prepare, impress, be professional, energetic, curious.
December 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Graduation school application season...
TIP #1. IT IS AN INTERVIEW
Candidates: If you are invited to meet with the program and professors, it is an INTERVIEW. You should treat it like one. Prepare, impress, be professional, energetic, curious.
TIP #1. IT IS AN INTERVIEW
Candidates: If you are invited to meet with the program and professors, it is an INTERVIEW. You should treat it like one. Prepare, impress, be professional, energetic, curious.
Heartbreaking. The flu is dangerous- not always, but it can be.
"I can promise I'll never miss another flu vaccine again."
You don't have to learn this lesson the hard way.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/well-never-m...
You don't have to learn this lesson the hard way.
www.voicesforvaccines.org/well-never-m...
We’ll Never Miss a Flu Shot Again
I typically stay on top of vaccines. But in 2023 we were late with flu shots–a mistake I will never make again.
www.voicesforvaccines.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Heartbreaking. The flu is dangerous- not always, but it can be.