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Michael Kasten

@madscientistphd.bsky.social
1.2K followers 725 following 676 posts

He/Him. Patch clamp 4lyfe. Applied physionecromancer, electrophysiologist, extraordinaire. Fan of any neuron that repolarizes >800 V/s.

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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 14h
You too?
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I'm Freaking Out Man - Super Troopers MRW
Alt: I'm Freaking Out Man - Super Troopers MRW
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is going to result in the posting of the “Feigin grimace chart” to assist other faculty to determine the level of bureaucratic pain Mike is currently under. Nothing can be done, of course, but it must be properly documented.
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Naima Dahir @naimadahir.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Howdy! 🤠 We’re hiring two research technicians to study sensory physiology, feeding behavior, and body-weight regulation using slice electrophysiology and viral-mediated circuit manipulations. No prior ephys experience needed, we’ll train you! Please reach out if interested 😊
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Confused White Cat Asks Why
Alt: Confused White lemur Asks Why
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ours may be, too, I’m just too low level for any of this…
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I just want to see a review of all the associate deans.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Im Not Even Mad Thats Amazing
Alt: Anchorman: Actually, Im Not Even Mad. Thats Amazing
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Perrrrrfect!!!
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Crank that AC until frost forms on the windows. You've earned it.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The worst. I just want to hit the ground, dammit, not pull 9 muscles on the way down.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“Yes, but I fell like a grown up!!”
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I feel this deeply. Sorry.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
As well you should.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Most likely. But Michigan wins and should get a replica 1972 Olympic basketball gold medal.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Oh ye of little faith.
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Jobe Ritchie @jobeneuro.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I wanted to create a behavior analysis pipeline that fit our workflow in an efficient and user friendly way. ABEL delivers on that goal for new and experienced users in Kash Lab and I hope others find it to be of benefit as well. Happy to answer any questions!
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Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“Lost media” no longer! I finally got permission to upload “AL’S BRAIN,” an 11-minute educational 3-D film attraction which ran at the Orange County and Western Washington fairs, and hasn’t been seen publicly since 2009. You can watch the whole thing here: youtu.be/2xujU87ZHt4
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Build one ultra-luxury end of the world bunker, sell it one hundred times. In the event of Armageddon, pick off every billionaire one at a time from the sniper nest. #winning
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
CUT AND PRINT!!
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Chris Farley: Fair That Is Fair
Alt: Chris Farley: Fair That Is Fair
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It is very satisfying. But also? I would worry about losing the cell from the vibration of the snap in that switch…
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Edna Mode: Too Much Darling, Too Much!
Alt: Edna Mode: Too Much Darling, Too Much!
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I mean, 10/10. Impeccable.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
When pressed to come up with something better about America than the rest of the world (in 2026, it’s a challenge), I point out the ADA. It’s far from perfect but compared to what exists in most everywhere else??
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
MAXIMUM FIBER FOR PHASE AMPLITUDE COUPLING!!!!
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Dunston and Sandberg? I also didn’t look it up.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I’m not so sure. Some people have all the wrong reasons for liking the things I like. I hate that.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
STOP YELLING AT ME!!!
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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Hi Folks, with @lisataxier.bsky.social moving on to open her own lab at Stony Brook, I am in the market for a new postdoctoral fellow who wants to do slice electrophysiology. We have a number of really exciting projects, translational to basic science, that are ephys focused.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Pfft, from that font that’s about what I expect.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
They prefer "Mooninites" and they are going to be super pissed.
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Mooninite Athf
Alt: Mooninite ATHF giving Earth the finger and saying "I hope he can see this because I'm doing it as hard as I can"
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Sometimes I read something so stupid it makes me a little sad.
BBC NEWS “What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?”“There is no danger to Earth” said spokesman Jimi Russell
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Washington ballot initiatives are often comically idiotic. The bar to get things on the ballot is low..
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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 02/08/2026
this owns www.inverse.com/input/cultur...
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The adorable love story behind Wikipedia’s 'high five' photos
Nearly 14 years later, the tale of this iconic couple can finally be told.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
PIIIIIZZZAAAAAA!!!
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Hellmo Pizza Fire Meme
Alt: Hellmo Pizza Fire
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
TFW people tell you to enjoy the ride!! Congratulations!!
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Kingda Ka Six Flags
Alt: Roller coaster quick start. Woman on left is me (terrified), woman on right is enjoying this entirely too much. Six Flags
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I feel like the word “palindrome” should be one - but I so lack creativity that the only alternatives I can conjure are “palinilap” and “emodrdome”. The former sounds like a construction material and the latter like an deathmatch arena..
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Andrew Pruszynski @andpru.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
We're hiring! Postdoc position to study the neural control of reaching using high-density multi-area electrophysiology. 5 years of funding, great collaborative environment. Please share with anyone who may be interested. For details, see: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Pruszynski Postdoc 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher, Control Policies in the Primate Motor Circuit Pruszynski Lab @ Sensorimotor Superlab​ The Pruszynski Laboratory at Western University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to j...
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's a lot easier to block that 2nd level after you whiff on the first...
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Uhhh, horrific and grotesque violence?
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I’m mostly troubled that your lift driver is at least 84 years old.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In an envelope that only says “You’re next!”
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
PI Priorities.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Beautiful work!!
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
To be fair, in 2026 I would do it for 6 months of modest funding.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I designed the spaceship myself - Let me show you some of the different lengths of wire I used.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
My wife just started Breaking Bad. I'll let you know if she says it's worth watching...
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It's been a year in the making but I am happy to announce our UNC Neurophysiology core facility is online. What do we do? Patch clamp (from almost anything), calcium imaging, ABR, EEG, and more! Ready to help labs, research institutes, and companies anywhere! Details: www.med.unc.edu/neurophyscore/
Calcium signals from spontaneously firing neurons expressing GCaMP in a sliceComparison of action potential shapes from different neuronal subtypes
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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 12/07/2026
A couple of neurons based on vintage neuroscience drawings www.etsy.com/shop/artolog... #sciart
purple watercolors of neurons on mottled backgrounds
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Let us olds have this.
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Michael Kasten @madscientistphd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Any weather: cargo shorts and sandals. We know how you roll.
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