Wow! >1000 views after less than 24 hours! Was it due to the word “virus”? Or Dr. Stedman’s enthusiasm? I hope to keep it up, regardless ! #MicrobeTV Univ. of Puget Sound ASM

In a week when Katalin Kariko's work was recognized (and her 'difficult' path mentioned), saw this article on a predecessor, Esther Lederberg (including a quote from the inestimable Mark O. Martin )
asm.org/Articles/2023/…

It’s October. It’s Friday the 13th. So two spooky #InspirationalLapelPins

Matters Microbial #11: Viruses from hell with Ken Stedman 🦠 Today Dr. Ken Stedman, Professor of Biology at Portland State University, tells us about the strange and wonderful viruses of heat loving extremophilic archaea—truly viruses from Hell! 📺 bit.ly/3rOZADx

Oh, to sail such interstellar seas, and see the cosmos like gems scattered across an infinite piece of black velvet. I was born so very much too soon. This is why I want some of my remains to leave the solar system, so that at least part of me can be out in The Black.

🦠🦠🧫🧫 #Microbiology / virology Assistant Prof position open Towson University ! Good balance of teaching and research, undergraduate CURE classes especially valued and rewarding to teach! Come join the MicrobialTowson biofilm.
towson.taleo.net/careersection/…

Here I am right before Episode 11 of #MattersMicrobial . I still get nervous, every single time. But I certainly love hearing all of the #OMG and #WTM , also every time. #MicrobeTV Univ. of Puget Sound ASM

Today’s #InspirationalLapelPins Protection, wakefulness, and kindness.

You're under no obligation to remain the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or even a day ago. You are here to create yourself, continuously.

I had a lovely time chatting about archaea and their viruses with Ken Stedman yesterday for #MattersMicrobial Episode #11. He was so enthusiastic and interesting. Episode drops on Friday. Bonus viewing of 3D printed 'Stanley.' #MicrobeTV Univ. of Puget Sound ASM

#Inktober 2023 day 11, Wander. Phages aren’t motile, but they can hitch lifts on bacteria and fauna such as nematodes. #phage #SciArt doi.org/10.5194/egusph…

The #TardiDoc army continues to grow.

Thank you to everyone who messaged me about my earlier post. The advice and solidarity is deeply appreciated and I’m responding one by one.

Students are trying to stay positive. Azula speaks for them.

#InspirationalLapelPins for today.

A happier time, so many years ago, with my canine symbiont Matigan.

I wish.

This is October, to me.