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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for the highlight, @genetics-gsa.bsky.social!

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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Sep 4

This sounds like it could be his montage of the happenings of the backyard. Squirrels, birdies, and bunnies, oh my! Exciting and resolved with confidence 😆

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ASM @asm.org · Sep 3

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.

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hey! The driving wasn’t that bad when we took it downtown 😆

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 28

Always happy to chat about microbiology, the development of bacterial genetics, and any hockey game (from the NHL to my silly rec team)! 🏒🧬🧫🧪

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 26

He was perfect ❤️

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 26

They are elegant organisms that I feel privileged to work with - many more questions to ask to appreciate all of their tricks!

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you -
There are still many more questions to be asked of these beautiful cells (using some elegant mathematics too)!

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thanks, @genetics-gsa.bsky.social for the opportunity to publish in #GENETICS for the Genetics of Bacteria series

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 25

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 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

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Jolene Ramsey @jrrmicro.bsky.social · Aug 7

@thalia.bsky.social

coli chromosome
damaged unleashes stressed pol
activate self-care

#sciku 🧪🧬🔬🧫🦠 #Phages2025
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

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Amelia Randich @ameliarandich.bsky.social · Aug 7

@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/...

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...

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 4

Welcome to the (Lysogeny) Broth Parade 🖤🧪

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Aug 4

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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Cartoon bacteria with black side swept bangs, converse, black square glasses to look “emo” with the caption “SspA wasn’t just a stationary phase, Mom”

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · May 20

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...

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.

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · May 15

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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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Apr 21

Michele is wonderful! During my PhD I commissioned this piece that eventually became a figure in my dissertation
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Left image is a purified E. coli chromosome that shows the twisting pattern that folds the circular chromosome into the cell. Right image is a watercolor interpretation, in purples and blues, inspired by the scientific image.

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Apr 15

You have a bed (and desk set up) here anytime you feel the craving for lobster rolls and chimichangas!

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Apr 2

Someone didn't get the joke 🍫

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Apr 2

With the rising price of eggs these days, I’m so glad my partner had the sense to buy in bulk

Cardboard box filled with chocolate Cadbury Crème Eggs

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Mar 18

Not sure about grounded, but I love Kate Quinn for historical fiction (esp her WWII novels). I've been going through the Outlander series for fun - bit of time travel fantasy / historical fiction massive books (and spin off stories too).

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Mar 18

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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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Mar 13

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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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · Mar 11

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.

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Thalia, PhD @thalia.bsky.social · Mar 8

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! 🏒🥅❤️

Boston Fleet @pwhlfleet.bsky.social · Mar 8

Battle in Boston 😎

🆚: @victoire-lphf.bsky.social
⏰: 2:00 PM ET
📍: Agganis Arena
📺: NESN
🎟️: bit.ly/4bCNVKv

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