Jay Wesley, PhD
@blaqueersci.bsky.social
Lover of All Things Black ✊🏾 and Science 🧬 | Marvel Stan | they,them, theirs
Biomedical Femme-inist
Follow me (@blackqueerscientist) and my science/health news channel on Instagram (@blaqbiology)
Biomedical Femme-inist
Follow me (@blackqueerscientist) and my science/health news channel on Instagram (@blaqbiology)
Sending all the love to my followers today! I hope you all are doing okay. ❤️🙏🏾
March 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Sending all the love to my followers today! I hope you all are doing okay. ❤️🙏🏾
I got me a puppy!!!! And he’s so adorable and curing my depression as we speak.
March 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I got me a puppy!!!! And he’s so adorable and curing my depression as we speak.
It was a club called fusion in Montgomery. I had a blast!
March 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
It was a club called fusion in Montgomery. I had a blast!
These microplastics are no joke!
Microplastics were detected in all semen and urine samples
"Mixed exposure to microplastics were significantly associated with reduced sperm count and motility."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Mixed exposure to microplastics were significantly associated with reduced sperm count and motility."
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
March 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
These microplastics are no joke!
I’ve seen this firsthand. Family planning does seem like a deterrence in academia. I also saw women who were able to find a balance.
Their paths were slower than most, but tangible.
Their paths were slower than most, but tangible.
"The academic structure … makes planning for a family feel like an impossible luxury."
In this #ScienceWorkingLife, two postdocs share how, as women in academia, having children can feel impossible—and how talking about it makes them feel less alone. scim.ag/3F60VMt #InternationalWomensDay
In this #ScienceWorkingLife, two postdocs share how, as women in academia, having children can feel impossible—and how talking about it makes them feel less alone. scim.ag/3F60VMt #InternationalWomensDay
As women in academia, having children can feel impossible. Talking about it makes us feel less alone
The struggle is “balancing their careers not just with motherhood, but with what comes before: relationships and planning for a family,” these postdocs write
scim.ag
March 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I’ve seen this firsthand. Family planning does seem like a deterrence in academia. I also saw women who were able to find a balance.
Their paths were slower than most, but tangible.
Their paths were slower than most, but tangible.
I honestly would spark a conversation but be on guard a little.
March 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I honestly would spark a conversation but be on guard a little.
This is super random but I absolutely love the weekend.
Before I get into chill mode, let me finish grading papers and plan for my summer training program.
Before I get into chill mode, let me finish grading papers and plan for my summer training program.
March 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
This is super random but I absolutely love the weekend.
Before I get into chill mode, let me finish grading papers and plan for my summer training program.
Before I get into chill mode, let me finish grading papers and plan for my summer training program.
Keke is so gorgeous! I love that hair on her.
February 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Keke is so gorgeous! I love that hair on her.
Awwww nooo!!!! 😢🥹
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer known for 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' and other intimate hits, dies at 88.
February 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Awwww nooo!!!! 😢🥹
I’m definitely going to see this captain america film at the end of the month. I need something to bring me joy.
February 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
I’m definitely going to see this captain america film at the end of the month. I need something to bring me joy.
My depression is getting the best of me but I’m going to take things very slow and give myself grace. 🙏🏾❤️
February 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
My depression is getting the best of me but I’m going to take things very slow and give myself grace. 🙏🏾❤️
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We are The Action Potential, a non-partisan think tank that informs the public about the science behind the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Our membership includes hundreds of people from science, to the performing arts, and everything between and beyond.
February 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
We are The Action Potential, a non-partisan think tank that informs the public about the science behind the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Our membership includes hundreds of people from science, to the performing arts, and everything between and beyond.
Reposted by Jay Wesley, PhD
Reposted by Jay Wesley, PhD
Y’all, there are people amongst us who weren’t aware that Beyoncé was in a group.
And yes, you are getting old because “one sweet day” by Mariah and “you used to love me” by faith are 30 years old this year.
You’re welcome.
And yes, you are getting old because “one sweet day” by Mariah and “you used to love me” by faith are 30 years old this year.
You’re welcome.
February 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Y’all, there are people amongst us who weren’t aware that Beyoncé was in a group.
And yes, you are getting old because “one sweet day” by Mariah and “you used to love me” by faith are 30 years old this year.
You’re welcome.
And yes, you are getting old because “one sweet day” by Mariah and “you used to love me” by faith are 30 years old this year.
You’re welcome.
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Treated myself to an early bday present to myself. One of my fave Marvel artists to use as reference as I move along my drawing journey! ☺️
February 12, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Treated myself to an early bday present to myself. One of my fave Marvel artists to use as reference as I move along my drawing journey! ☺️
Reposted by Jay Wesley, PhD
Reposted by Jay Wesley, PhD
Marie Sklodowska Curie was the first woman to receive a #NobelPrize and the first person to receive the honor twice.
In 2017, #ScienceBooks explored the dynamics that established Curie as “the most iconic of all female scientists.” #WomenInScienceDay
In 2017, #ScienceBooks explored the dynamics that established Curie as “the most iconic of all female scientists.” #WomenInScienceDay
The making and remaking of Marie Curie
The famous physicist's legacy looms large 150 years after her birth
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February 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Marie Sklodowska Curie was the first woman to receive a #NobelPrize and the first person to receive the honor twice.
In 2017, #ScienceBooks explored the dynamics that established Curie as “the most iconic of all female scientists.” #WomenInScienceDay
In 2017, #ScienceBooks explored the dynamics that established Curie as “the most iconic of all female scientists.” #WomenInScienceDay
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Woke up to Whitney Houston’s IG reposting my Keke Palmer edit! 🤯
February 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Woke up to Whitney Houston’s IG reposting my Keke Palmer edit! 🤯
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at the rally for trans youth in Union Square
February 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
at the rally for trans youth in Union Square
The way I’ve been using my weekends to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
February 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The way I’ve been using my weekends to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
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Tarana Burke is the founder of the #metoo movement, which encouraged women to speak out about their experiences with abuse. Another great black woman. Today and every day, I celebrate her. She made a huge difference in my life.
February 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Tarana Burke is the founder of the #metoo movement, which encouraged women to speak out about their experiences with abuse. Another great black woman. Today and every day, I celebrate her. She made a huge difference in my life.
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Here are some nice mushrooms
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Here are some nice mushrooms
Ooooo glycobiology is so fascinating!
Check it out! Another novel RNA modification - ADP-ribosylation - that was previously only known on proteins. A cousin to #glycoRNA 👏
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ooooo glycobiology is so fascinating!
What’s goodie! 👀
February 5, 2025 at 4:59 AM
What’s goodie! 👀
I’m glad the research is here to expose that. It’s even more alarming that microplastics can contribute to neurodegenerative conditions. I would like to see if they have any immunomodulatory effects.
🧠⚠️ Microplastics found in human brains
New research confirms microplastics accumulate in human brains, with concentrations increasing over time.
Higher levels were also found in dementia cases.
cc. @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social 😞
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Microplastics #SciComm 🧪
New research confirms microplastics accumulate in human brains, with concentrations increasing over time.
Higher levels were also found in dementia cases.
cc. @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social 😞
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Microplastics #SciComm 🧪
Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains - Nature Medicine
Pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry reveals the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in human kidney, liver and brain tissue samples from 2016 and 2024, with higher proportions found ...
www.nature.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I’m glad the research is here to expose that. It’s even more alarming that microplastics can contribute to neurodegenerative conditions. I would like to see if they have any immunomodulatory effects.