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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 19h

Senators search for ways to break impasse on health insurance subsidies. #rollcall #scipolicy rollcall.com/2025/10/03/s...

Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 23h

Too cute to be wild: what teddy bears reveal about our disconnection from nature. #AIBS #BioScience #viewpoint doi.org/10.1093/bios...

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 1d

A neurologist shares her thoughts and research about “ecstatic epilepsy” in a wide-ranging conversation on how we perceive the world—and create the world we perceive. #smithsonianmag www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

Some People Experience Blissful Ecstasy Right Before a Seizure. Could Understanding This Feeling Help Treat Depression?

A neurologist shares her thoughts and research about “ecstatic epilepsy” in a wide-ranging conversation on how we perceive the world—and create the world we perceive

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 1d

The latest #AIBS Public Policy Report has been released. Government shutdown puts U.S. science at risk, changes to NSF graduate research fellowship leave students reeling, and other news. #aibsnews #scipol #policynewshttps://www.aibs.org/news/2025/251006-oct-6-ppr#subheader

Latest Public Policy Report

The latest Public Policy Report has been released. Government shutdown puts U.S. science at risk, changes to NSF graduate research fellowship leave students reeling, and other news.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 4d

In the fiercely competitive landscape of academic research, securing funding stands as one of the most decisive factors influencing the trajectory of a young researcher’s career. bioengineer.org/professor-fe...

Professor Fei Ding Shines Light on People

In the fiercely competitive landscape of academic research, securing funding stands as one of the most decisive factors influencing the trajectory of a young researcher’s career. Beyond possessing i

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 4d

Please sign and share this petition to #NSF to Restore Eligibility for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Competition. laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

Lauren Kuehne @omfishient.bsky.social · 6d

📣 🧪 Update: #GRFP petition went to #NSF and OSTP (w/ the growing* comments list) yesterday.

We are now working to get these impacts in front of Congress, so PLEASE keep signing/sharing the petition!

*nearly 900!

@danielbolnick.bsky.social @joshuasweitz.bsky.social @jasonwilliamsny.bsky.social

Lauren Kuehne @omfishient.bsky.social · 8d

🧪 Were you one of the many thousands of STEM students (and mentors) impacted by the sudden change in #NSF #GRFP eligibility last week?

We created a petition to NSF leadership and Congress to reverse the changes - please sign and share your stories here!!

laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 4d

Nominate someone today for the #AIBS #IDEA2L Leadership Award. Deadline is next week! #aibsaward #leadership www.aibs.org/news/2025/25...

American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 5d

Join #TheNode on Wednesday 15 October – 09:00 BST to hear from two early-career researchers working on development across scales. thenode.biologists.com/development-...

American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 5d

#AIBS has joined 38 others in submitting joint comments to the Department of Homeland Security (#DHS) opposing its proposed rule to replace “Duration of Status” admissions for F-1 and J-1 visa holders with fixed periods of stay & an extension-of-stay process. #scipol www.aibs.org/news/2025/25...

AIBS Joins Comments Opposing DHS Proposal on International Students

Coalition urges DHS to withdraw its proposal to replace “Duration of Status” for F-1 and J-1 visa holders with fixed terms and extensions, warning it would deter international talent, strain agency…

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 6d

In a paper published in the journal #Science, the research team shows how bridge recombinase technology can be applied to human cells. #DNA phys.org/news/2025-09...

Bridge recombinases, optimized for human cells, enable massive programmable DNA rearrangements

For decades, gene-editing science has been limited to making small, precise edits to human DNA, akin to correcting typos in the genetic code. Arc Institute researchers are changing that paradigm with…

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 6d

#AIBS joined a coalition of more than 50 scientific societies in urging Congress to provide necessary oversight at federal science agencies to prevent potentially significant damage to US science leadership. #polnews #scipol www.aibs.org/news/2025/25...

Scientific Societies Raise Concerns Over Federal Grantmaking Order

AIBS joined a coalition of more than 50 scientific societies in urging Congress to provide necessary oversight at federal science agencies to prevent potentially significant damage to US science…

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 7d

Warning labels on misinformation in social are usually added by fact-checkers. X launched Community Notes, allowing users to propose & review fact-checking notes on possibly misleading posts. This examines the impact of these notes on user interactions w/ flagged posts.

Community notes reduce engagement with and diffusion of false information online | PNAS

Social networks scaffold the diffusion of information on social media. Much attention has been given to the spread of true vs. false content on onl...

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 7d

Join #NSF on Oct 16 @ 1pm ET for a special BIO Directorate Virtual Office Hour on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. GRFP will present on the recently released solicitation & address questions from potential applicants, reference writers, & reviewers. nsf.zoomgov.com/webinar/regi...

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 8d

The Department of Biological Sciences at the #UTEP invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for an Arid Land Herpetologist. Apply today! #AIBSMember #careers utep.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 8d

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your photo for the 2025 Faces of Biology Photo Contest. Submit yours today! #facesofbiology #photocontest www.aibs.org/news/2025/25...

Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest

Enter the 15th annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest for a chance to win $250 and to have your photo appear on the cover of the journal BioScience.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 12d

Help communicate science through imagery. Submit your photo to the 2025 AIBS Faces of Biology Photo Contest. #aibs #photocontest #facesofbiology #iambiology
io.aibs.org/facesofbiology

Biology in Pictures

Our annual Faces of Biology photo contest highlights the people, jobs, and faces of biology.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 14d

The Trump administration is calling on #Congress to pass a four-month stopgap spending bill, in order to avoid a government shutdown, according to congressional appropriators. federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/202...

White House seeks stopgap bill through Jan. 31 to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers must pass a comprehensive spending plan for fiscal 2026 or approve a continuing resolution before Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 16d

After taking a stake in #Intel and a cut of #Nvidia's chip sales in China, the U.S. government may next target a share of the money generated by #patents developed at major universities using federal funding. www.axios.com/2025/09/10/h...

Exclusive: U.S. should take a chunk of universities' patent revenue, Lutnick says

The administration wants to capture potentially tens or hundreds of billions of dollars in future upside from the work of scientists.

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 18d

A district court will allow the mass termination of more than 1,600 grants issued by the #NSF worth more than $1 billion. democracyforward.org/updates/in-a...

In a Loss for American Innovation and Excellence, Court Allows Mass Termination of Grants at National Science Foundation as Case Continues - Democracy Forward

Ongoing Case Challenges Mass Cancellation of 1,600+ Crucial Science Grants Worth More Than $1 Billion

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 18d

The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28. appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...

Committee Approves FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was…

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 19d

Meeting News: The 29th International Conference on Bear Research & Management will be held in Pescasseroli, Italy, in the Central Apennines from September 20–25, 2026. #AIBSmembers #AIBSMSO #membernews www.bearbiology.org/the-29th-iba...

The 29th IBA Conference: Official Press Release

Details about the 29th IBA Conference!

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 20d

New Directions in Scholarly #Publishing: What We’re Looking Forward to This Year. #ScholarlyKitchen scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/09/12/n...

New Directions in Scholarly Publishing: What We’re Looking Forward to This Year - The Scholarly Kitchen

What can you expect from this fall’s New Directions in Scholarly Publishing Seminar in Washington, DC?

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 20d

The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 28. #FY2026 appropriations.house.gov/news/press-r...

Committee Approves FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the…

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 21d

Restoring Trust Through Radical Transparency: Reviewing Recent Events at the #CDC and Prevention and Implications for Children’s Health on Sept 17 @ 10am ET. www.help.senate.gov/hearings/res...

Restoring Trust Through Radical Transparency: Reviewing Recent Events at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Implications for Children’s Health | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

Full Committee Hearing on September 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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American Institute of Biological Sciences @aibsbiology.bsky.social · 21d

Submit your photo to the AIBS Faces of Biology Photo contest! #aibs #photocontest #facesofbiology #iambiology www.aibs.org/faces-of-bio...