Dr. Karmella Haynes
@drkhaynes.bsky.social
Epigenetic bioengineer (academic), consultant for bold science, writing coach. My stream: science thoughts with random food pics #academicwriting #synbio #epigenetics http://drkarmellahaynes.com
I just returned from a conference where a couple of grad students from India said that one thing that unifies conservative and liberal Indians is the opinion that Kash Patel is a total joke.
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I just returned from a conference where a couple of grad students from India said that one thing that unifies conservative and liberal Indians is the opinion that Kash Patel is a total joke.
New preprint! A bold aspiration, to target and control genes as chromatin complexes, not as nucleotide strings. How it started: total noise. New resolution: fuzzy blobs coming into focus. Not perfect yet but a huge step. khayneslab.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/r...
Research – bioRxiv – Decoding Gene Responsiveness to Synthetic Chromatin Reader-Actuators with Multi-Modal Epigenomic Profiling
Decoding Gene Responsiveness to Synthetic Chromatin Reader-Actuators with Multi-Modal Epigenomic ProfilingKim SH, Enwerem-Lackland I, Williams NL, Fisher R, Plaisier CL, Haynes KA. (2024) bioRxiv.D…
khayneslab.wordpress.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
New preprint! A bold aspiration, to target and control genes as chromatin complexes, not as nucleotide strings. How it started: total noise. New resolution: fuzzy blobs coming into focus. Not perfect yet but a huge step. khayneslab.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/r...
My new kink is getting into a racially loaded exchange with a bigot, avoiding any direct mention of race, and when they finally mention race, I say “why are you so obsessed with race?” Yes, this is petty. Healing is a journey.
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
My new kink is getting into a racially loaded exchange with a bigot, avoiding any direct mention of race, and when they finally mention race, I say “why are you so obsessed with race?” Yes, this is petty. Healing is a journey.
My favorite* academic mic drop “As strongly requested by the reviewers, here we cite some references [35-47] although they are completely irrelevant to the present work” … has been retracted! But in good faith … the paper is getting a new review. retractionwatch.com/2025/04/09/i...
A ‘joke’: Paper with ‘completely irrelevant’ citations retracted
A paper that made the rounds last year for its blatantly “irrelevant” citations has now been retracted. Elsevier’s International Journal of Hydrogen Energy published “Origin of the distinct s…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My favorite* academic mic drop “As strongly requested by the reviewers, here we cite some references [35-47] although they are completely irrelevant to the present work” … has been retracted! But in good faith … the paper is getting a new review. retractionwatch.com/2025/04/09/i...
So Watson kicked the bucket. My work as a CSHL summer course instructor put me in proximity with him. I was there when he lobbed his phony genetic elitism at a white (East European-looking) student. The public stories you’ve probably heard are just the tip of the iceberg. www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
www.npr.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
So Watson kicked the bucket. My work as a CSHL summer course instructor put me in proximity with him. I was there when he lobbed his phony genetic elitism at a white (East European-looking) student. The public stories you’ve probably heard are just the tip of the iceberg. www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
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Important study
Children & adolescents are "far more likely to experience rare but serious heart & inflammatory conditions after a COVID-19 infection than after being vaccinated–and the risks after infection lasted much longer"
Next post has link to study itself
1/3
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
Children & adolescents are "far more likely to experience rare but serious heart & inflammatory conditions after a COVID-19 infection than after being vaccinated–and the risks after infection lasted much longer"
Next post has link to study itself
1/3
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
COVID-19 infection poses higher, longer heart risks to children than vaccination
A comprehensive analysis of English health records finds higher risk of rare heart complications in children and adolescents who caught COVID-19 compared to those who received an mRNA-based COVID vacc...
www.gavi.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Important study
Children & adolescents are "far more likely to experience rare but serious heart & inflammatory conditions after a COVID-19 infection than after being vaccinated–and the risks after infection lasted much longer"
Next post has link to study itself
1/3
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
Children & adolescents are "far more likely to experience rare but serious heart & inflammatory conditions after a COVID-19 infection than after being vaccinated–and the risks after infection lasted much longer"
Next post has link to study itself
1/3
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
From my recent FAMU-FSU Dept. of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering seminar: “FAMU taught me that science and self-knowledge are inseparable.” “A *culturally responsive education* doesn’t divide, it expands what we see as possible.” Share/repost to support inclusive education in Florida.
November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
From my recent FAMU-FSU Dept. of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering seminar: “FAMU taught me that science and self-knowledge are inseparable.” “A *culturally responsive education* doesn’t divide, it expands what we see as possible.” Share/repost to support inclusive education in Florida.
On my way to the airport, my Lyft driver’s Spotify feed (Spanish-language) was disrupted by the nauseating voice of Kristie Noem, warning “illegal immigrants” to self-deport, or else be found (by her goons). Please sign this petition: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Stop streaming ICE recruitment ads NOW!
The Trump administration has funneled billions of dollars into these dystopian ICE recruitment ads. Meanwhile, cities are being terrorized by ICE agents who are running rampant with abuses of power, s...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
On my way to the airport, my Lyft driver’s Spotify feed (Spanish-language) was disrupted by the nauseating voice of Kristie Noem, warning “illegal immigrants” to self-deport, or else be found (by her goons). Please sign this petition: sign.moveon.org/petitions/st...
Ridiculously incredible aquarium view in our private dining area for the 2025 Hypothesis Fund retreat! @montereybayaquarium.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Ridiculously incredible aquarium view in our private dining area for the 2025 Hypothesis Fund retreat! @montereybayaquarium.org
Moon jelly fish at @montereybayaquarium.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Moon jelly fish at @montereybayaquarium.org
Beautiful comb jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California!
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Beautiful comb jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California!
That moment when convergence strikes like a lightning bolt: #chromatin states in floating cells are more flexible than in adherent cells. It’s been right there in the literature all along! Oh and here’s a food photo: pulled roasted lamb, toast, fries, corn cob (Las Brasas, Decatur).
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
That moment when convergence strikes like a lightning bolt: #chromatin states in floating cells are more flexible than in adherent cells. It’s been right there in the literature all along! Oh and here’s a food photo: pulled roasted lamb, toast, fries, corn cob (Las Brasas, Decatur).
The shark on the hoverboard! Y’all! ❤️🤣
The inflatables r showing up everywhere for No Kings music festivals! 🥰 #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The shark on the hoverboard! Y’all! ❤️🤣
Standing up for science at #nokingsday in Decatur, GA.
October 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Standing up for science at #nokingsday in Decatur, GA.
Making good trouble by the John Lewis statue (that replaced the Confederate monument) in downtown Decatur, GA #nokingsday
October 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Making good trouble by the John Lewis statue (that replaced the Confederate monument) in downtown Decatur, GA #nokingsday
Downtown Decatur, GA checking in for #nokingsday
October 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Downtown Decatur, GA checking in for #nokingsday
My latest science writing blog: 10 Tips on How to Write Your First Bioengineering Review Article drkarmellahaynes.com/2025/10/13/1... (graphic: characters by AI; composition by me)
10 Tips on How to Write Your First Bioengineering Review Article
The first scholarly public product I help my trainees to produce is a review article. In essence, a review explains past work in a way that shows how they converge on a major insight. A great revie…
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October 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
My latest science writing blog: 10 Tips on How to Write Your First Bioengineering Review Article drkarmellahaynes.com/2025/10/13/1... (graphic: characters by AI; composition by me)
MIT basically said “how do you like them apples?” to the Trump administration. This fall I’m trying different types of apples. Today: Sweet Tango from Publix. Crispy, juicy, sweet and floral, not tart, with tender skin. Definitely for snacking, not cooking.
October 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
MIT basically said “how do you like them apples?” to the Trump administration. This fall I’m trying different types of apples. Today: Sweet Tango from Publix. Crispy, juicy, sweet and floral, not tart, with tender skin. Definitely for snacking, not cooking.
Reposted by Dr. Karmella Haynes
Cancer misinformation kills. Literally.
Cancer patients who refuse conventional treatments and rely on unsupported therapies die more often and faster.
Colorectal cancer patients:
A 4.57-fold increased risk of death
Five-year survival plummets from 79.4% to 32.7%.
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Cancer patients who refuse conventional treatments and rely on unsupported therapies die more often and faster.
Colorectal cancer patients:
A 4.57-fold increased risk of death
Five-year survival plummets from 79.4% to 32.7%.
1/
October 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Cancer misinformation kills. Literally.
Cancer patients who refuse conventional treatments and rely on unsupported therapies die more often and faster.
Colorectal cancer patients:
A 4.57-fold increased risk of death
Five-year survival plummets from 79.4% to 32.7%.
1/
Cancer patients who refuse conventional treatments and rely on unsupported therapies die more often and faster.
Colorectal cancer patients:
A 4.57-fold increased risk of death
Five-year survival plummets from 79.4% to 32.7%.
1/
Reposted by Dr. Karmella Haynes
🚨 AIMBE calls on the scientific community to urge Congress to ensure timely passage of the FY2026 budget 👇
Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath.
takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...
Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath.
takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...
Protect Research: Finalize FY2026 Budget Now
Use AIMBE's letter template below to send an email to your Members of Congress on issues that matter. We encourage you to edit and personalize the note, sharing your individual experience. Please note...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🚨 AIMBE calls on the scientific community to urge Congress to ensure timely passage of the FY2026 budget 👇
Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath.
takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...
Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath.
takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...
The goats are supposed to be chewing up the overgrowth, but are battling instead, and I don’t even know what the donkey is up to. 😆
September 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The goats are supposed to be chewing up the overgrowth, but are battling instead, and I don’t even know what the donkey is up to. 😆
Alert from Alt CDC: the real CDC has been overrun by brain-dead zombies. Life imitating art #thewalkingdead
We have learned that the “official CDC account” on X has been live posting disinformation during ACIP.
No one should get information from X. In fact, no one should go there.
Nothing RFKJ’s clowns say should be taken at face value.
No one should get information from X. In fact, no one should go there.
Nothing RFKJ’s clowns say should be taken at face value.
September 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Alert from Alt CDC: the real CDC has been overrun by brain-dead zombies. Life imitating art #thewalkingdead
Update: Out of an abundance of caution, campus events including the talk I was scheduled to present for the FAMU-FSU Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) Department Seminar Series have been cancelled. I am coordinating with the organizers to schedule a new date. Stay safe, FAMU-ly. #FAMU #HBCU
Just a FAMU alum doing my small part to dispel the Desantis allies’ anti-woke and anti-science smokescreen. “About me” intro to include how the synergy of rigorous science education, critical race theory, and STEM inclusion generated a great bioengineer.
khayneslab.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/i...
khayneslab.wordpress.com/2025/09/05/i...
Invited Talk – FAMU-FSU Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Haynes has been invited to present her lab’s latest work, “Engineering Chromatin-Based Systems for Programmable Control of Gene Expression,” as part of the FAMU-FSU College of…
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September 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
My uncle this morning: “the only social media I use is the family group chat” 😆❤️
September 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My uncle this morning: “the only social media I use is the family group chat” 😆❤️