Reposted by Aramati CasperT. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Cool article about my friend @maurineneiman.bsky.social! www.quantamagazine.org/genome-dupli...quantamagazine.orgGenome Duplication Is a Radical Evolutionary Gamble | Quanta MagazineBy doubling their entire genome, organisms can evolve extremely rapidly — or they can lose it all. New studies reveal how to survive the high-risk, high-reward evolutionary event. 284
Aramati Casper @aramaticasper.bsky.social · 27/08/2026In "Synthesizing Sex/es Across Scales and Lineages" we name how "specialized" concepts can be broadly useful in countering our mammalian biases and introduce a graphical system for mapping anisogamete-production strategy across levels of modularity. doi.org/10.1093/icb/... @sicbjournals.bsky.social 053
Reposted by Aramati CasperJohanna @booksploration.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This is an INCREDIBLY good bargain, and the deal is also valid in the EU (at least here in Austria 🤔). ✨ 1167
Reposted by Aramati CasperAnna Allen @akallen10.bsky.social · 17/08/2026New NSF BIO solicitation is live.... this replaces the previous IOS, MCB, DEB solicitation www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo... 45883
Reposted by Aramati CasperCaitlin E. McDonough-Goldstein @ideaspermatheca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026How do we navigate the semantic labyrinth of sex in biology? doi.org/10.1093/icb/icag093 In developing a @treeofsex.bsky.social 2.0 ontology, we have encountered many versions of sex. In this paper, we come together to explore places of contention and make connections across concepts of sex.doi.orgNavigating the Semantic Labyrinth of “Sex” in the Study of Reproductive Trait EvolutionSynopsis. “Sex” is a compound of many different concepts that contribute to a multiplicity of meanings. As a result, “sex” appears in a wide range of scien 12516
Aramati Casper @aramaticasper.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Why is there "no consensus" about sex in biology? Turns out, we're using seven different concepts. In "Evolution, development and the incoherence of sex" we name & elucidate these concepts. With Karen Warkentin and Jay Falk @jjinsing.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/icb/... 24016
Reposted by Aramati CasperBrooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🪱🏳️🌈♾️ @oceanfilly.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I'm excited that our paper (@chrisblanar.bsky.social +others), "Spatial Variation in Sex-biased Parasitism of an Androdioecious Mangrove Fish" is out now as part of the "Sex Across Origins" symposium!@sicb.bsky.social @aramaticasper.bsky.social @jjinsing.bsky.social academic.oup.com/icb/article/...academic.oup.comSpatial Variation in Sex-biased Parasitism of an Androdioecious Mangrove FishSynopsis. Divergent selection between the sexes may enable parasites to better infect one host sex over the other, potentially leading to sex-biased parasi 13611
Aramati Casper @aramaticasper.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I’m excited that the August Weird Sisters Magazine issue is out! weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.com/august-2026/weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.comWeird Sisters MagazineLaying Us Bare -The Sally Gearheart StoryLeaping LesbiansBanana SplitThe White TruckCome Out of Your ShellSnail SexBabes Not BombsBicycleContributors to this issueSponsorsAdvertisersContact Weird S… 000
Reposted by Aramati CasperMegan G. Massa @megangmassa.com · 27/07/2026What's the connection between anti-trans and anti-intersex legislation, the defunding of science, and the scientific study of sex? It's all part of the same playbook. 🧵 Super proud to explore this and encourage creative solutions in my latest published commentary: doi.org/10.1093/icb/... (1/6)doi.org 3109
Reposted by Aramati CasperJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Here’s a helpful guide to writing a public comment by @hormiga.bsky.social: scienceforeveryone.science/submit-your-...scienceforeveryone.scienceSubmit your OMB comment this weekend.This one is important. It's due on Monday. 14935
Reposted by Aramati CasperJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026For folks asking why bother commenting because the OMB won't care: comments help build cases for the courts by explicitly laying out harms. That's why it's really important to have your comments be as specific as possible. Also, contact your senators and reps! They actually do care about this. 12815540
Reposted by Aramati CasperCosta Samaras @costasamaras.com · 11/07/2026Here’s a great resource to help write a comment this weekend before the deadline, by @colesci.bsky.social and @cdelawalla.bsky.social: www.standupforscience.foundation/policy-and-a...standupforscience.foundationThe SUFS Guide to Writing Public Comments — Stand Up for Science FoundationWritten by: Cole Donovan, Director of Policy and Advocacy and Colette Delawalla, PhD, CEO <p class="docData;DOCY;v5;31090;BQiAAgAAEcIDAAAGxgMAAAMMbgAABR52AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA... 23819
Reposted by Aramati CasperJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one). 17720634
Reposted by Aramati CasperSociety for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The OMB Guidance Revision Threatens All Research scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/07/10/t... read and be sure to comment. We need to raise this number!! 042
Reposted by Aramati CasperMark Histed @markhisted.org · 09/07/2026Only a few days left to comment if you have not! Please take the time. Just a few paragraphs are needed. 19063
Reposted by Aramati CasperTree of Sex @treeofsex.bsky.social · 24/06/2026As everyone's winding down on #evol2026 we want to share our survey link with you again. Whether you work in reproductive biology specifically or not, please take a minute to help us understand how the scientific community uses reproductive terms in research! And hope to see you at #SMBE! 23540
Reposted by Aramati Casperanil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Are you struggling to parse through the 412 pg proposal from OMB that has the scientific community talking? Join me NEXT WEEK w/ @elizabethginexi.bsky.social @nejm.org & @aaas.org for @healthjournalism.org webinar unpacking the proposal & how 🫵 can report on it healthjournalism.org/event/white-...healthjournalism.orgHow a new White House proposal could fundamentally change American scienceJoin us for a discussion on the potential impacts of a Trump admin plan to overhaul how federal research grants are awarded and administered. 01914
Reposted by Aramati CasperElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 23/06/2026An effort to downplay the seriousness of the OMB rule to hand Russell Vought control over every federal grant is underway. Every person in the U.S. stands to be harmed by this, but many have no idea. Please write to your reps. It will take 5 minutes. You can hit this link and get ‘er done.defendpublichealth.orgOppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Grant Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees | Defend Public HealthOn May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget issued a proposed new rule for federal grants with breathtaking scope, impacting every grant issued across every department and agency of the feder... 13208119
Reposted by Aramati CasperSherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Again, please share. In every aspect of American history you will run smack dab into the critical contributions of Black people. It’s not Black history. It’s American history. Trying to erase it is a fool’s errand. We live it every day. time.com/5836444/blac...time.comThe Forgotten Black History of How Memorial Day StartedHistorians like the Pulitzer Prize winner David Blight have tried to raise awareness of freed slaves who decorated soldiers' graves in 1865 184126955870
Reposted by Aramati CasperJoseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 06/04/2026If you’ve been cheering people at Boston University for putting up pride flags in defiance of the administration’s prohibitions, you should know that you can donate DIRECTLY to the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality program! 100% of your gift goes to WGS (not some random uni account) ⬇️⬇️⬇️give.bu.eduWomen's, Gender & Sexuality Studies ProgramJoin me in supporting BU Giving Day! 310939
Reposted by Aramati CasperBrett Baker @archaeal.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Having a hard time keeping up with the fast-moving field of origin of eukaryotes/Asgards archaea? Our new perspective article can help, we review the status of research over the last decade and where it's going. The archaeal roots of eukaryotic life www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 716876
Reposted by Aramati CasperSarah L. Eddy @bio-eddy.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Finally out! For biology instructors who want to move towards a more intersex and trans inclusive biology curriculum, here are students’ own perspectives on what supports them.onlinelibrary.wiley.com<em>Journal of Research in Science Teaching</em> | NARST Science Education Journal | Wiley Online LibraryQueer undergraduates describe a climate in STEM fields and classrooms that is both hostile to and silent on queer identities, leading to experiences of social exclusion, devaluation as a scientist, a.... 071
Reposted by Aramati CasperAndy Lee, PhD @andylee.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Very proud of this perspective that came out of some really interesting and difficult conversations with friends and colleagues! TLDR: how do scientists define sex? why does it matter?? #EcoEvo #Ecology #Evolution 🧪 13013
Aramati Casper @aramaticasper.bsky.social · 13/01/2026I am very excited to share that the January/February issue of Weird Sisters magazine is posted! This is the first new issue since January 2009. Please share with those you think would be interested! weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.com/january-febr... 100
Reposted by Aramati CasperDr. Austin M. Garner @draustingarner.bsky.social · 09/01/2026As an ICB Assistant Editor, we would love to have you review for us! We had some great symposia this year! 053
Reposted by Aramati CasperJay Jinsing Falk @jjinsing.bsky.social · 05/01/2026It’s happening!! #SICB2026 Tomorrow, from 8AM to 3:30PM come to C120/121/122 for ✨Sex Across Origins: Questioning animal-centric assumptions and developing integrative frameworks.✨ Also! 3 fantastic complimentary sessions Tuesday in B113, with a special focus on education in the morning. 03215
Reposted by Aramati CasperSociety for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Going to #SICB? attend s4 www.xcdsystem.com/sicb/program... Sex across origins: Questioning animal-centric assumptions & developing integrative frameworks Organized by M. Aramati Casper, aramaticasper.weebly.com Jay J. Falk jayjinsing.github.io Karen M. Warkentin, sites.bu.edu/warkentinlab/ 1179
Reposted by Aramati CasperLinguistic Discovery @linguisticdiscovery.com · 02/12/2025The Mapping Black Language project is working to document how Black Americans speak, and how their language shifts and varies—and they’re looking for people to interview 15535
Aramati Casper @aramaticasper.bsky.social · 16/11/2025The first three years of Weird Sisters magazine are now available in an online archive. As Arminta Skip Neal used to say, here tis. weirdsistersmagazine.wordpress.com 130
Reposted by Aramati CasperLiz Neeley @lizneeley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025This is a wiiiiiiild system! Iberian harvester ant queens clone ants **of a different species** to maintain a supply of their sperm. “They then mate with those ants to produce hybrid workers that take care of the colony... In effect, M. ibericus has domesticated M. structor and its genome” 1399
Reposted by Aramati CasperRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 20/08/2025There's a reason why sports teams don't chant "I believe that we will lose" before a game, a reason so obvious that I'm pretty sure it needs no explanation. Which is why it makes my head explode when people surrender in advance verbally, which they do all the time about politics.meditationsinanemergency.comOn Not Surrendering in Advance, or During, or At Any Point ThereafterThere's a reason why sports teams don't chant "I believe that we will lose" before a game, a reason so obvious that I'm pretty sure it needs no explanation in that context. Words have power. They not ... 451530456
Reposted by Aramati CasperMike Wiser @drmikewiser.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Heads up 🧪science folks. Over the next few weeks, I'm going to generate some examples of issues in how Chat-GPT 5.0 answers intro bio type things. I'll stick at least some of them here in a thread so you're free to use them, rather than having to waste resources asking it stuff we know it gets wrong 1510019
Reposted by Aramati CasperIn These Times @inthesetimes.com · 18/08/2025"The rise of fascism in the United States convinced the Guthrie family and their associates that the music scene needed a dose of Guthrie’s anti-authoritarian, anti-racist, Nazi-punching ethos." #woodyguthrie #folkmusic #antifascistinthesetimes.comNew Music from Anti-Fascist Folk Singer Woody Guthrie ReleasedWith this reveal of 22 previously unheard songs, the Guthrie family hopes the radical messages in “Woody At Home” will inspire the next generation of protest songwriters. 5308131
Reposted by Aramati CasperBastard Toadflax @plumicorns.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Cannot stop laughing at this 123693
Reposted by Aramati CasperElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 13/08/2025MAHA ignores the real causes of poor health in the US, but Defend Public Health doesn’t. Our report has 11 pillars of actions for Improving the Health of Americans Together, like reducing gun violence, combating scientific misinformation, and removing RFK Jr. from office.theguardian.com‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removedAhead of the second Maha report, grassroots Defend Public Health warns that everything HHS is doing is ‘horrifying’ 501700590
Reposted by Aramati CasperKristian G. Andersen @kgandersen.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Just to give the TL;DR on this one: *The* main purpose of the EO is to move funding priorities and decisions away from experts and career professionals over to political appointees. With the ultimate power held by Vought / OMB. 17509288
Reposted by Aramati CasperFlorence Ashley @floralashes.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Scientists of Bluesky, help me! Do you have an example of a question that was (1) studied using both observational and experimental methods, and (2) the observational results are far more trustworthy because of the circumstances and/or quality of design? #AcademicSky #PhDSky #Science 163420
Reposted by Aramati CasperAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 06/08/2025The Trump administration effectively created a de facto bathroom ban at Brown University and none of the major media is covering it, and if they do, they character it as about sports. This is how the trans visa ban was enacted and characterized. www.advocate.com/news/transge...advocate.comBrown University is ‘functionally inaccessible’ to transgender students after Trump settlement“Everyone I talked to thought it only applied to sports. But it applies to everything," one transgender student told The Advocate. 302130867
Reposted by Aramati CasperALT Fish and Wildlife Service @altfws.altgov.info · 02/08/2025We need your email power to support Dept of Agriculture! USDA is opening a 30-day public comment period on the Department's reorganization plan now through Aug. 26, 2025. Say yes to SNAP! Say yes to Research! Say yes to conservation! To submit feedback, please email reorganization@usda.gov.usda.gov 8244156
Reposted by Aramati CasperSociety for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 01/08/2025We share your excitement @jacanamama.bsky.social 🙌thanks for spreading the word & thanks for being part of SICB Portland.media.tenor.coma woman with a surprised look on her face is holding her hands to her faceALT: a woman with a surprised look on her face is holding her hands to her face 053
Reposted by Aramati CasperSara Lipshutz (she/her) @jacanamama.bsky.social · 31/07/2025I'm SOOOO EXCITED for this Sex(es) Across Origins Symposium at #SICB2026!!!! I just submitted an abstract for the complementary session (on bird plumage and social selection with @gamaevo.bsky.social), and I hope you consider applying, too! @sicb.bsky.social @sicbjournals.bsky.social 2247
Reposted by Aramati CasperJay Jinsing Falk @jjinsing.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Hey SICB 2026 @sicb.bsky.social! Don't forget about the Sex(es) Across Origins Symposium 🍄🦠🐌🌽 If you'd like to give a talk or poster session or poster session in our ✨complementary sessions✨, make sure to specify that in your abstract submission when you submit! (deadline, Aug 27) 1103
Reposted by Aramati CasperChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 28/07/2025Signal boosting: 0246
Reposted by Aramati CasperMaureen Barr @barrlab.bsky.social · 26/07/2025From @aaas.org check-in with Sudip Parikh: a letter by 14 Republican senators urge the Office of Management and Budget to release NIH funding. If this includes your state (AL, ME, WV, SC, KY, KS, AR, PA, NC, IN, AK), Sudip recommends contacting & thanking them for being American science leaders. 611878
Reposted by Aramati CasperChanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 21/07/2025If you haven't picked up this book, you're really missing out on a charming and beautiful piece of writing. #BookSky 🧪 #scicomm www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726129...penguinrandomhouse.comSharks Don't Sink by Jasmin Graham: 9780593685273 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksThe uplifting story of a young Black scientist’s challenging journey to flourish outside the traditional confines of academia, inspired by her innate connection to nature’s most misunderstood... 1357
