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Working toward a cure for brain cancer, University of Michigan Medical School, Dept of Neurosurgery and Dept of Cell and Developmental Biology. Federally funded Biomedical research saves lives.

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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The absence of food activates the brain's "hunger neurons" even before there is an energy deficit! We discovered a new hypothalamic circuit that enables the brain to predict and prevent deviations from homeostasis. Published in @cp-neuron.bsky.social www.cell.com/neuron/abstr...
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A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance
Walker, Lowenstein, et al. demonstrate that hunger neurons in the mouse hypothalamus are rapidly activated not only by actual energy deficit but also by environmental cues predicting future fasting. T...
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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Amazing resource to find funding!
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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Happy to have contributed in a small way to this atlas of the paraventricular hypothalamus! I think this will be an amazing resource for everyone studying the PVH. Open access too! www.cell.com/cell-reports...
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A spatial and projection-based transcriptomic atlas of paraventricular hypothalamic cell types
Li et al. present a spatial transcriptomic atlas of the mouse paraventricular hypothalamus (PVH) and provide molecular markers for parabrachial- and spinal cord-projecting PVH populations. They furthe...
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 27/02/2026
BOSTON!!! Visit this link: fight2win.standupforscience.net/Boston-March/ to learn more about your local SATURDAY MARCH 7TH RALLY to TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE! See map for location! Rally starts at 12PM and goes till 3!! #March7Boston #standupforscience #science #savescience!
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Andy Wolfe @andrewlwolfe.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Hunter College’s Department of Biological Sciences has a new open rank faculty search: cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/...
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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NSF announces new initiative to launch and scale a new generation of transformative independent research organizations to advance breakthrough science
The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) on Friday announced the launch of a new initiative designed to launch and scale a new generation…
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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Can't wait for this!!
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Great occasion in the journey of a graduate student. Anna Argento from Pedro Lowenstein lab is presenting her graduate work on liquid crystals in glioma, Univ. of Michigan, Dept of Biomedical Engineering & Dept Neurosurgery! Congratulations & good luck Anna in your post-doc fellowship in Norway!
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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 13/10/2025
Last year, we helped 100 students save $31K in grad school app fees, giving students from underserved communities the freedom to apply widely. This year we lost 16 partners = $8.2K setback = 110 fewer dreams. 🎓 You can change that. 💸 Donate to open 110 new doors. givebutter.com/supportCL
Flyer for a Donation Call where there was a lost of 16 grad school app fee waiver partners this year, totaling $8,250 in waived fees for aspiring scientists gone, that is 110 applications that may never be submitted.
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
A supportive supervisor/mentor makes graduate students happier and more content. The choice of mentir is so critical.
Good supervisors!
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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
All Nature journals allow posting on biorxiv en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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List of academic publishers by preprint policy - Wikipedia
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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FormatMyPaper - The End of Manuscript Formatting
Paste your paper, choose your journal, and let our AI handle the tedious rest. Get back to the science.
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Michael Eisen @mbeisen.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Finally, someone has solved a real problem with AI! No more having to take a paper in the format for a journal that rejected you, and reformat it for a new journal. Well done!! formatmypaper.com
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. | Samuel Walker
Well here's something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I'm delighted to finally share the main results of my years as a postdoc in the Lowell lab! This was a labour of love, with contribu...
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
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A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. | Samuel Walker
Well here's something I've been looking forward to for a long time. I'm delighted to finally share the main results of my years as a postdoc in the Lowell lab! This was a labour of love, with contribu...
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bioRxiv Neuroscience @biorxiv-neursci.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
A hypothalamic circuit for anticipating future changes in energy balance. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…
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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Super grateful to Brad for all the support, to @walkersamuelj.bsky.social for introducing me to the wonderful worlds of systems neuroscience and feeding regulation, to @amdouglass.bsky.social for always pointing me in the right direction, and all the other co-authors for their contributions!
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Elijah Lowenstein @lowensteined.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Really excited to share my co-first publication together with @walkersamuelj.bsky.social from the Lowell lab @bidmcreseach.bsky.social @harvardmed.bsky.social!
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Nature @nature.com · 27/09/2025
A one-time gene therapy can markedly slow the progression of Huntington’s disease, potentially paving the way for the first ever treatment to alter the course of this rare, inherited brain disorder. go.nature.com/4gLO6Wz
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Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
Nature - Preliminary results from a small trial offer the clearest evidence yet that the brain disease’s progression can be slowed.
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
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Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Fees – What We Know as of Sept. 22 | Insights | Dickinson Wright | Kathleen Campbell Walker
Today's update on the H-1B presidential proclamation including the State's Department's FAQs and stories of H-1B entries and visa appointments post proclamation. Lots of questions still pending and w...
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
NIH issued 2,439 notices of award after 9/13/2025. Including 128 new R01. Sixteen new R01 from NIAAA (38 total Type 1 from NIAAA).
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
www.linkedin.com/posts/kathle... H1B visa holders and new applicants, please read. My understanding is that universities and non for profit institutions will be exempt, when hiring scientists with doctorate degrees or physicians.
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Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions and Fees – What We Know as of Sept. 22 | Insights | Dickinson Wright | Kathleen Campbell Walker
Today's update on the H-1B presidential proclamation including the State's Department's FAQs and stories of H-1B entries and visa appointments post proclamation. Lots of questions still pending and w...
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Science and Freedom Alliance - SAFA @safa-science.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
This is very good news. BUT, as we saw this year when NIH was operating under a flat budget, Trump and Russell Vought can effectively destroy NIH even if Congress holds the budget flat. To stop Vought and make sure NIH can function, Congress must go much further than “no cuts to budget.” 1/
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
The House discretionary budget bill is now out for FY26, including a proposed *slight boost* in NIH funding & many other components that will take time to unpack. Bill text: appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su... A few key points including IDC analysis in a provisional 🧵
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Addgene @addgene.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Addgene can package AAV vectors on request — but what are AAV vectors, and why should you use them? Whether you’re new to AAV or refining your knowledge, our newly updated AAV guide will help you answer your questions!
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Addgene: Adeno-associated virus (AAV) Guide
Read our adeno-associated viral vector guide to learn about AAV vector components, production and common uses.
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Itai Yanai @itaiyanai.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Evolution is more like a tinkerer than an engineer. New things happen not by perfect engineering but by working with what's already available and repurposing existing objects through recombinations and modifications. This is a classic lesson for any kind of innovation, including that of new ideas..
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Científico Latino @cientificolatino.com · 12/08/2025
🔬 New PhD student? Not sure how to pick your rotation labs? Join us for our webinar: “How to Choose a Rotation Lab” 🎓🧪 on Wednesday, August 27th at 5pm ET Learn what to look for in a lab, red flags, mentorship tips & more. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-s...
This is a flyer for a webinar on "How to Choose a Rotation Lab" for the Graduate Student Webinar Series for Cientifico Latino, Inc. 

It will take place on Wednesday, 5pm ET, August 27th. There are two panelists, Alejandra Rosario Crespo and Marygrace Cajigan Trousdell and their affiliations are listed below. 

The list of sponsors are listed below and it mentions to register for the zoom link.
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Max Delbrück Center @mdc-berlin.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
When science education meets research At the @glaeserneslabor.bsky.social, 24 teens spent a week investigating genetics, immune responses & allergy diagnostics. The new course is part of a collaboration between #mdcBerlin, Charité, DZKJ & @drfzberlin.bsky.social. 🔗 www.mdc-berlin.de/news/news/pr...
Students in lab coats learn lab techniques, highlighting youth engagement in health research.
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Catherine Dulac @dulaclab.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Very excited to announce our latest paper uncovering circuit, cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation and maintenance of social hierarchy, another terrific collaboration with @neurovenki.bsky.social, Vic Kapoor and Adam Nelson (not on bsky) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Molecular and neural control of social hierarchy by a forebrain-thalamocortical circuit
Many animal groups are organized hierarchically, which generates behavioral states that facilitate social interactions. Although generally stable, soc…
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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
These are the most challenging times for early-career scientists and engineers. My team is doing its bit to help by maintaining and even expanding our database of funding opportunities for early-career researchers. We found 437 of them. Download it freely here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
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Itai Yanai @itaiyanai.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Woody Guthrie was the best
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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
NIH no cost extensions no longer require a prior approval request grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-25-142: Update: No-Cost Extension Functionality in eRA
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Update: No-Cost Extension Functionality in eRA NOT-OD-25-142. NIH
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 04/08/2025
“To the scientists wondering if there will even be an NIH by the end of this administration, this committee’s resounding message is: ‘Yes, Congress has your back’,” said @murray.senate.gov We’re not near the finish line yet - but this is a strong step in the right direction. zurl.co/AzSK7
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‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law. Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law.
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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
say it again: 4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
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mariagcas.bsky.social @mariagcas.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Yes!! Federal funding for biomedical research saves likes & sustains our communities, from researchers, to medical practitioners, hospitals, nurses, custodians, administrative personnel, gardeners, trade professionals, etc. In small cities, universities & medical centers are the biggest employers.
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Drug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
The best defense is a robust offense.
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🧪 Senate appropriators say: NIH's budget gets a... boost! Rather than 40% cut, NIH gets a $400M *increase* in the Senate committee bill for FY26 (about +1%). "Congress has your back," said @murray.senate.gov. ADVOCACY MATTERS! There's still a long road (esp in the House), so keep up pressure.
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Full Committee Markup of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Acts | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Politico @politico.com · 30/07/2025
The White House backtracked on NIH funding hold amid Hill uproar.
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White House backtracks on NIH funding hold amid Hill uproar
Budget official released health-research cash after restricting the agency's budget.
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Ardem Patapoutian @ardemp.bskyverified.social · 22/07/2025
No better time to call or email your members of Congress. Next year’s NIH budget is being debated in the Senate. A new nonpartisan campaign is making it easy to defend science and protect America’s innovation. Just follow this link to contact your representatives: www.protectscienceandinnovation.org
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Protect Science and Innovation
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Ferric Fang, MD @fangferric.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
“That NIH is a global beacon of biomedical excellence— We must not weaken it.”
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
🧪 UPDATE: All 63 House appropriators will meet **this Thursday** about science funding levels. They'll deliberate on the proposed multi-billion dollar cut to NSF's budget ($9.0B --> $7.0B). If you think that's bad for our country, here's who to call: appropriations.house.gov/about/member...
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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🧪 Win for NIH researchers: An appeals court just effectively upheld an earlier order to reinstate terminated NIH grants. Full opinion here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... SCOTUS may be next (see next post) 1/3
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 15/07/2025
🚨URGENT RESPONSE CALL. FLOOD THE ZONE 🚨 The House CJS Subcommittee IS CURRENTLY marking up the FY26 budget, incl. NSF. Since 1950, NSF has been advancing science, health, & more. Tell Chairman Rogers: Don’t gut 75 years of progress. We demand NO CUTS to NSF. & watch the livestream: zurl.co/zScND
Graphic with a megaphone and Statue of Liberty background. Text reads: “CALL NOW! Demand NO CUTS to NSF Funding in the FY 2026 Budget! WHAT’S HAPPENING: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies is marking up the FY26 budget – including funding for NSF. WHY IT MATTERS: America’s 75-year investment in science is at stake with a 23% cut to NSF. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Call Chairman Rogers and DEMAND NO CUTS to NSF Funding in the 2026 Budget! (202)-225-4601. Stand Up for Science logo at the bottom.”
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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Publishing scientific papers is an obstacle course. There are many aspects to this but lengthy review times are one. That's why I am very excited about the new initiative @biologyopen.bsky.social, @biologists.bsky.social open access journal: Fast & Fair 1/n 🧪 journals.biologists.com/bio/pages/fa...
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Cornell Advancing Science and Policy Club (ASAP) @cornellasap.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Why doesn't the @aau.edu account have like 50k followers?! The Association of American Universities (www.aau.edu) is out here trying to #DefendResearch, people. Follow them and reskeet, please!
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Association of American Universities
AAU is composed of America’s leading research universities - 71 research universities transforming lives through education, research, and innovation.
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Paul Voosen @voosen.me · 10/07/2025
Senate appropriators showed today they are *not* down with Trump's proposed budget cuts for NASA and NSF. (Likely NOAA too, but can't say for 100% yet.) Long way to go to a law. But this is rare good news for scientists this year. www.science.org/content/arti...
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Damien C-C @dccc-phd.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
#ScienceWin #GoHeels
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Stephanie Gupton @stephgupton.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Thank you to @ascbiology.bsky.social for the action alert and easy instructions to find the appropriations committee member in your state, with an example script. I just called, it takes max 3 minutes. www.ascb.org/society-news...
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Protect NIH and NSF Funding – Your Voice Is Urgently Needed - ASCB
In the next six weeks, Congressional committees will decide how much funding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) will receive for Fiscal Year 2026. While ...
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