Thalia, PhD
@thalia.bsky.social
Microbiologist. Bibliophile. Hockey fan.
PhD -> Postdoc @ Brandeis University
✡️ she / they / Dr ✌🏼
researchgate.net/profile/Thalia-Sass
PhD -> Postdoc @ Brandeis University
✡️ she / they / Dr ✌🏼
researchgate.net/profile/Thalia-Sass
Ballot #92 submitted for my local elections in Massachusetts today! Please go vote for your community 🗳️
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Ballot #92 submitted for my local elections in Massachusetts today! Please go vote for your community 🗳️
Faculty Applications: Describe your teaching pedagogy
Me: Well, from what I have learned in the punk rock pit.... I meet every student where they are and pick them back up so they can achieve their career or personal goals
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Me: Well, from what I have learned in the punk rock pit.... I meet every student where they are and pick them back up so they can achieve their career or personal goals
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October 31, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Faculty Applications: Describe your teaching pedagogy
Me: Well, from what I have learned in the punk rock pit.... I meet every student where they are and pick them back up so they can achieve their career or personal goals
🧪 🧫 ✏️
Me: Well, from what I have learned in the punk rock pit.... I meet every student where they are and pick them back up so they can achieve their career or personal goals
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An aside from the typical scientific programming. *record scratch*
@thebeaches.bsky.social did the @npr.org tiny desk concert!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmP...
I've totally obsessed over last couple years with this awesome girly pop punk group for Toronto!
We now resume with microbiology...
@thebeaches.bsky.social did the @npr.org tiny desk concert!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmP...
I've totally obsessed over last couple years with this awesome girly pop punk group for Toronto!
We now resume with microbiology...
The Beaches: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
An aside from the typical scientific programming. *record scratch*
@thebeaches.bsky.social did the @npr.org tiny desk concert!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmP...
I've totally obsessed over last couple years with this awesome girly pop punk group for Toronto!
We now resume with microbiology...
@thebeaches.bsky.social did the @npr.org tiny desk concert!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmP...
I've totally obsessed over last couple years with this awesome girly pop punk group for Toronto!
We now resume with microbiology...
Sometimes I forget to type "coli" when googling genes.
This time instead of finding search results for the transcription factor yidZ, I got a kosher B&B in Illinois and a "Judean Drip" instagram.
Shalomie my prokaryotie homies
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This time instead of finding search results for the transcription factor yidZ, I got a kosher B&B in Illinois and a "Judean Drip" instagram.
Shalomie my prokaryotie homies
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October 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sometimes I forget to type "coli" when googling genes.
This time instead of finding search results for the transcription factor yidZ, I got a kosher B&B in Illinois and a "Judean Drip" instagram.
Shalomie my prokaryotie homies
✡️ 🧫 🧬
This time instead of finding search results for the transcription factor yidZ, I got a kosher B&B in Illinois and a "Judean Drip" instagram.
Shalomie my prokaryotie homies
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How do spontaneous mutations arise?
In this latest #GENETICS review, Susan Lovett and @thalia.bsky.social provide a detailed overview of bacterial genetics experiments instrumental in understanding how genomes change. buff.ly/CXJnTqn
In this latest #GENETICS review, Susan Lovett and @thalia.bsky.social provide a detailed overview of bacterial genetics experiments instrumental in understanding how genomes change. buff.ly/CXJnTqn
October 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Read our statement: asm.org/press-releas...
Joint Statement Calling for Secretary Kennedy Resignation
The American Society for Microbiology released a joint statement calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
asm.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Read our statement: asm.org/press-releas...
Always happy to chat about microbiology, the development of bacterial genetics, and any hockey game (from the NHL to my silly rec team)! 🏒🧬🧫🧪
doi.org/10.1093/gene...
doi.org/10.1093/gene...
August 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Always happy to chat about microbiology, the development of bacterial genetics, and any hockey game (from the NHL to my silly rec team)! 🏒🧬🧫🧪
doi.org/10.1093/gene...
doi.org/10.1093/gene...
I cannot fully put into words what publishing this Review has meant to me, so I leave you with how we closed the paper.
"The humble bacterium is still a relevant tool for the study of the underlying mechanisms that are conserved throughout life."
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doi.org/10.1093/gene...
"The humble bacterium is still a relevant tool for the study of the underlying mechanisms that are conserved throughout life."
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doi.org/10.1093/gene...
The nature of mutation: a legacy of bacterial genetics
Abstract. A central question in the fields of genetics and evolution was the nature and origin of spontaneous mutation. Bacterial genetic experiments throu
doi.org
August 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I cannot fully put into words what publishing this Review has meant to me, so I leave you with how we closed the paper.
"The humble bacterium is still a relevant tool for the study of the underlying mechanisms that are conserved throughout life."
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doi.org/10.1093/gene...
"The humble bacterium is still a relevant tool for the study of the underlying mechanisms that are conserved throughout life."
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doi.org/10.1093/gene...
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@thalia.bsky.social
coli chromosome
damaged unleashes stressed pol
activate self-care
#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
coli chromosome
damaged unleashes stressed pol
activate self-care
#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
doi.org
August 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
@thalia.bsky.social
coli chromosome
damaged unleashes stressed pol
activate self-care
#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
coli chromosome
damaged unleashes stressed pol
activate self-care
#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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@thalia.bsky.social: the transcription factor “stringent starvation protein” SspA is an important regulator of AZT(DNA damage)-induced genes #phages2025 🦠
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
www.pnas.org
August 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
@thalia.bsky.social: the transcription factor “stringent starvation protein” SspA is an important regulator of AZT(DNA damage)-induced genes #phages2025 🦠
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
A conference requested an image that represents my work for an invited talk…. I give you Emo. coli.
Also check out the paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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Also check out the paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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August 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A conference requested an image that represents my work for an invited talk…. I give you Emo. coli.
Also check out the paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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Also check out the paper: doi.org/10.1073/pnas...
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cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool 🫠
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"'I call it a wrecking ball,' he said. 'It is a gigantic wrecking ball that’s hit Massachusetts.'"
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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"'I call it a wrecking ball,' he said. 'It is a gigantic wrecking ball that’s hit Massachusetts.'"
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
BU professor finds extensive effects of Trump-era policies in Massachusetts
In a new report, a professor at Boston University warns that the Trump administration's policies threaten the Massachusetts economy.
www.boston.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool 🫠
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"'I call it a wrecking ball,' he said. 'It is a gigantic wrecking ball that’s hit Massachusetts.'"
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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"'I call it a wrecking ball,' he said. 'It is a gigantic wrecking ball that’s hit Massachusetts.'"
www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Having a great day? Go play hockey
Shitty day? Better go play hockey
Want to scream at the world? Take it out on the puck.
Not enough steps for the day? Go skating
Need an expensive coping mechanism? Try adult rec hockey
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Shitty day? Better go play hockey
Want to scream at the world? Take it out on the puck.
Not enough steps for the day? Go skating
Need an expensive coping mechanism? Try adult rec hockey
🏒
May 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Having a great day? Go play hockey
Shitty day? Better go play hockey
Want to scream at the world? Take it out on the puck.
Not enough steps for the day? Go skating
Need an expensive coping mechanism? Try adult rec hockey
🏒
Shitty day? Better go play hockey
Want to scream at the world? Take it out on the puck.
Not enough steps for the day? Go skating
Need an expensive coping mechanism? Try adult rec hockey
🏒
Michele is wonderful! During my PhD I commissioned this piece that eventually became a figure in my dissertation
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April 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Michele is wonderful! During my PhD I commissioned this piece that eventually became a figure in my dissertation
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With the rising price of eggs these days, I’m so glad my partner had the sense to buy in bulk
April 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
With the rising price of eggs these days, I’m so glad my partner had the sense to buy in bulk
Did I just sign up with an additional library network so I don't have to wait to borrow the next book in a series?
Yes. My mental health is fragile and being held up by 40+hr historical fiction audiobooks while pipetting.
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Yes. My mental health is fragile and being held up by 40+hr historical fiction audiobooks while pipetting.
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March 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Did I just sign up with an additional library network so I don't have to wait to borrow the next book in a series?
Yes. My mental health is fragile and being held up by 40+hr historical fiction audiobooks while pipetting.
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Yes. My mental health is fragile and being held up by 40+hr historical fiction audiobooks while pipetting.
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Another friend from college is pregnant. Mazel Tov to her, but I'm staying pretty busy with a few billion children on these assay plates and the imploding world of academic science funding.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Another friend from college is pregnant. Mazel Tov to her, but I'm staying pretty busy with a few billion children on these assay plates and the imploding world of academic science funding.
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NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters nyti.ms/4iFAI5X
NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters (Gift Article)
About 19 positions will be cut, including those in offices focused on technology policy and diversity, equity and inclusion.
nyti.ms
March 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs at Its Headquarters nyti.ms/4iFAI5X
Going to see incredible women play hockey in Boston with the girlies of my rec league.
Hockey women supporting women’s hockey on International Women’s Day. Perfection! 🏒🥅❤️
Hockey women supporting women’s hockey on International Women’s Day. Perfection! 🏒🥅❤️
Battle in Boston 😎
🆚: @victoire-lphf.bsky.social
⏰: 2:00 PM ET
📍: Agganis Arena
📺: NESN
🎟️: bit.ly/4bCNVKv
🆚: @victoire-lphf.bsky.social
⏰: 2:00 PM ET
📍: Agganis Arena
📺: NESN
🎟️: bit.ly/4bCNVKv
March 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Going to see incredible women play hockey in Boston with the girlies of my rec league.
Hockey women supporting women’s hockey on International Women’s Day. Perfection! 🏒🥅❤️
Hockey women supporting women’s hockey on International Women’s Day. Perfection! 🏒🥅❤️
Reposted by Thalia, PhD
The Trump administration's efforts to slash research funding have US graduate students, postdocs and other early-career scientists fearing for their careers. Some might leave the country -- or abandon research altogether.
https://go.nature.com/43ao2zq
https://go.nature.com/43ao2zq
Postdocs and PhD students hit hard by Trump’s crackdown on science
As US federal grants remain frozen and budget cuts loom, anxiety and fear grip early-career researchers.
go.nature.com
February 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The Trump administration's efforts to slash research funding have US graduate students, postdocs and other early-career scientists fearing for their careers. Some might leave the country -- or abandon research altogether.
https://go.nature.com/43ao2zq
https://go.nature.com/43ao2zq
The 4 Nations Face-off is some of the most exciting hockey I’ve seen in a long time! Anytime the USA plays Canada something special will happen on the ice. 🥅🏒
What a treat for Boston to host part of the tournament!
What a treat for Boston to host part of the tournament!
February 21, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The 4 Nations Face-off is some of the most exciting hockey I’ve seen in a long time! Anytime the USA plays Canada something special will happen on the ice. 🥅🏒
What a treat for Boston to host part of the tournament!
What a treat for Boston to host part of the tournament!
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February 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The 2nd date with my now spouse was meeting up at the Boston March for Science in 2017.
1. Support STEM
2. Meet the love of your life
It’s a win-win 🧪🧫❤️
1. Support STEM
2. Meet the love of your life
It’s a win-win 🧪🧫❤️
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 2nd date with my now spouse was meeting up at the Boston March for Science in 2017.
1. Support STEM
2. Meet the love of your life
It’s a win-win 🧪🧫❤️
1. Support STEM
2. Meet the love of your life
It’s a win-win 🧪🧫❤️
Expression of my Jewish identity today was making a dank chicken stock (and schmaltz!) from a Costco chicken carcass and veggies from the back of the fridge.
No food waste & bubbe would be proud ✡️
No food waste & bubbe would be proud ✡️
February 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Expression of my Jewish identity today was making a dank chicken stock (and schmaltz!) from a Costco chicken carcass and veggies from the back of the fridge.
No food waste & bubbe would be proud ✡️
No food waste & bubbe would be proud ✡️
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To My Fellow Lab Rats: A Letter From a Postdoc Who Survived the Bolsonaro Years
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February 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM