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Fred Wolf

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Science is not engineering. UC Merced Prof - addiction, thirst, flies, genes, brains, behavior. Neuro/Dev at UCM: http://neurodevucmerced.com

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Feb 3

First ethanol experience memory-like states look like classical memories genetically and behaviorally, but use new circuits. Also distinct from spaced training ethanol reward circuits. Great work of former grad Cal Larnerd @qsb-uc-merced.bsky.social @ucmerced.bsky.social doi.org/10.1371/jour...

First ethanol exposure memory pathways in Drosophila

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Stephen F. Goodwin @stephenfgoodwin.bsky.social · 3d

www.janelia.org/project-team...

Male CNS Connectome

A team of researchers has unveiled the complete connectome of a male fruit fly central nervous system —a seamless map of all the neurons in the brain and nerve cord of a single male fruit fly and the ...

www.janelia.org

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Seema Sheth @seemasheth.bsky.social · 12d

NSF GRFP solicitation is finally up. Life Sci deadline extended to Nov 10 but 2nd year grad students no longer eligible www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 15d

A new large study of alcohol intake using genetics (Mendelian randomization) finds a dose-response relationship for risk of dementia with no protective effect at low levels of intake
ebm.bmj.com/content/earl...

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · 16d

Way to go Andy!

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Annika Barber @annikabarber.bsky.social · 26d

I’ve tried three NJ pharmacies and none of them have the Novavax COVID vaccine. Is availability very limited? The mRNA vaccines take me out for 48-72 hours every single time, and Novavax doesn’t. I don’t have time to sleep for 3 days! 💉

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · 28d

Recently 'retired' umbrella bio chair here: Do other programs allow PI's w/o funding to admit students? Historically we have (esp eco/evo), but unionized TAship salaries are high cost to the U, & TAships are being reduced. Like to help btw grant PIs, & keep have/have not split minimized.

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Megan Barkdull @meganbarkdull.bsky.social · Sep 8

While full solicitation isn’t up, looks like we have 2025 proposal deadlines for the GRFP: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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Miriam B. Goodman, PhD @wormsense.bsky.social · Sep 6

Please help me to celebrate Mei Zhen, an innovator and tremendous collaborator, named to the Royal Society of Canada Academy of Science on September 4, 2025

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Sep 3

These 10 rules for teachers and students really good! Adopted all but one (because of course we all get to make the rules)

Kinsey Brock @doc-brock.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sharing these 10 Rules for Teachers and Students by Sister Corita Kent and John Cage for anyone out there looking for unsolicited advice on how to happily go all-in on your creative projects. Have fun !

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are looking forward to the 2026 #Alcohol GRC in Ventura, CA! The main meeting starts Feb 22, 2026 (GRS Feb 21-22). For both, we will be selecting additional invited talks from the submitted abstracts. For consideration, submit your abstract by Oct 10! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 25

Still no NSF GRFP announcement for this year. Another week or two and the program is going to be effectively cancelled, because students will not have time to prepare. Any chatter out there about whats going on???? www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

www.nsf.gov

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Bing Ye @byneuron.bsky.social · Aug 20

Tenure-track assistant professor position in neuroscience or physiology at University of Michigan LSA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB): lsa.umich.edu/mcdb/news-ev...

MCDB Opens Search for Faculty | U-M LSA Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB)

MCDB welcomes applications at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding biological scientists in all areas of physiology and neuroscience, spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal le...

lsa.umich.edu

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 21

Smells like Oracle adoption

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Kinsey Brock @doc-brock.bsky.social · Aug 20

Class starts on Monday and I'm trying to write GRFP draft deadlines into the syllabus... Is this even happening?

researchlab25.bsky.social @researchlab25.bsky.social · Aug 19

Trying again: Does anyone know if the NSF GRFP will return this year? We're >1 month past the date of last year's solicitation (July 12, 2024) and there's not a new one up yet.
@akallen10.bsky.social
@surtlab.bsky.social
@sicb.bsky.social
@paleophile.bsky.social
@omearabrian.bsky.social

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 16

Still nothing about this year's NSF GRFP. Will there even be any?

Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Any whispers about when the NSF GRFP due dates and program information will be posted? Last year it was mid-July....

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Scott Barolo @sbarolo.bsky.social · Aug 12

As a young man I used to think it would be a shame if humanity didn’t get off Earth and spread across the galaxy.
Now I understand that (a) we definitely won’t and (b) that’s a very good thing. No other sentient species should have to deal with us

ıllıllı FREE ŁINK ıllıllı @rvbdrm.com · Aug 12

E = mc^2 + AI

Screenshot of a LinkedIn post claiming to have “perfected” Einstein’s equation by adding AI to it, symbolizing the transformative role of artificial intelligence.

The post reads:

“After countless sleepless nights I can finally say I have perfected an equation that has the potential to significantly impact the future:

E = mc^2 + AI

This equation combines Einstein’s famous equation E=mc^2, which relates energy (E) to mass (m) and the speed of light (c), with the addition of AI (Artificial Intelligence). By including AI in the equation, it symbolizes the increasing role of artificial intelligence in shaping and transforming our future. My equation highlights the potential for AI to unlock new forms of energy, enhance scientific discoveries, and revolutionize various fields such as healthcare, transportation, and technology.”

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 11

If you haven't already, ask (or have your campus legal counsel ask) your congressperson to advocate on your behalf.

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 6

Yogurt Park!

Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Any whispers about when the NSF GRFP due dates and program information will be posted? Last year it was mid-July....

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Axel Visel @axelvisel.bsky.social · Jul 29

🧬 @jgi.doe.gov is hiring! We're seeking an Advanced Analysis Manager to lead data infrastructure and software engineering supporting the generation, analysis, and dissemination of genomics data

Hybrid | SF Bay Area | Apply by Aug 7

jobs.lbl.gov/jobs/advance...

@biosci.lbl.gov @berkeleylab.lbl.gov

Buildings on the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab campus, with the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. It's sunset time, the sky is orange. On the left is the Integrative Genomics Building (IGB), which houses the JGI, NMDC and KBase. On the right is the BioEPIC building.

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findlatergroup.bsky.social @findlatergroup.bsky.social · Jul 24

An outstanding opportunity for a senior leadership role here at UC Merced. The Dean of the School of Natural Sciences has the chance to work with an amazing team of staff and faculty. If folks have specific questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

Apply here: aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02013

Dean, School of Natural Sciences

University of California, Merced is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.ucmerced.edu

Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Jul 16

Spoken like a true Drosophilist

Kevin Mitchell @wiringthebrain.bsky.social · Jul 16

This isn't a coincidence, IMO. The fly community is generally super rigorous - because there are so many tools and techniques available, people expect you to really nail things in order to get published (and keep getting funded)

W. Brent Derry @wbderry.bsky.social · Jul 16

Model organism communities are fantastic. Good work, "Drosophilists"! www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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bioRxiv Neuroscience @biorxiv-neursci.bsky.social · Jul 4

A single NPFR neuropeptide F receptor neuron that regulates thirst behaviors in Drosophila https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.03.662850v1

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Stephanie Woo @itsthewoolab.bsky.social · Jul 3

Just a reminder that the abstract deadline for a short talks at the West Coast SDB meeting is coming up next week! Links to abstract submission, registration, and the preliminary program can be found here: www.sdbonline.org/wcsdb2025 #wcsdb2025

Flyer for the 2025 West Coast Society for Developmental Biology regional meeting, taking place August 14–17 at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California. Registration and more info: sdbonline.org/wcsdb2025. There is a QR code that links directly the to meeting website.

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Fred Wolf @fredwolf.bsky.social · Jul 1

the extra buckets of service will help you with that