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Genome Biology and Evolution @genomebiolevol.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

@mirandaconcolor.bsky.social et al. studied the regulation of sexual dichromatism in cardinals, finding that BCO2 upregulation is the main mechanism underlying reduced pigmentation in females. 🔗 academic.oup.com/gbe/article/... 📷 Geoffrey E Hill #societyjournal #evolution

GBE | Not All Roads Lead to Red: The Genetics of Sexual Dichromatism in the Northern Cardinal (Cardinals cardinalis)

A diagram illustrating the genetics of sexual dichromatism in northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis). On the left, a female cardinal is shown, with arrows pointing to explanations of genetic factors: incresed BCO2 gene expression in feather follicles reduces carotenoid coloration, increased melanin-related gene expression influences feather color, and and equal sign indicating similar CYP2J19 transcription levels in feathers between the sexes. On the right, a male cardinal is shown, with arrows indicating observed higher ketocarotenoid concentration measured via HPLC, increased expression of CYP2J19 in the liver and TTC39B in feathers, and increased sex-hormone regulatory gene expression contribute to red coloration. The caption notes that dichromatism in northern cardinals is likely shaped by both sexual and natural selection, leading to sexually-antagonistic gene expression

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

I forced Mister Muta upon the internet

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

We are really excited to have notified our newest round of Ecological, Evolutionary, and Conservation Genomics (EECG) Research Awardees! In the coming weeks, we will share a bit more about each researcher and their project. Stay tuned!

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Friendly reminder that our 2025 award deadline is fast approaching! You just be a member to apply. First up is the EECG, available for grad students and postdocs: www.theaga.org/eecg-awards-... We also have our Special Events Award: www.theaga.org/special-even... More info in the links!

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Omg I am literally in the same room as the legend and legendary conservationist Jane Goodall!!!

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Dr. Mamoozadeh was a PostDoc in my PhD lab. She is an incredible scientist, mentor, and all around stellar person!

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Rachel Lense is Professionally Curious @rachellense.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

I made this Pride flag using only NASA images and our team thought it would be cool to share on social (I work on the NASA heliophysics communications team), but it's getting all sorts of hate on the bird app and Fbook. Thought y'all might be more appreciative of it here. ☺️🏳️‍🌈💖

A pride flag with every color band represented by a NASA image. White is Earth clouds, pink is aurora, blue is the Sun in a specific wavelength, brown is Jupiter clouds, black is the Hubble deep field, red is the top of sprites, orange is a Mars crater, yellow is the surface of Io, green is a lake with algae, blue is Neptune, and purple is the Crab Nebula in a specific wavelength.

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 28/05/2024

New in Advance Access: Interested in the transgenerational epigenetic effects of microplastic pollution? New paper from one of our #EECG winners @mirandaconcolor investigates the effects of microplastics using fathead minnows as a model for aquatic species. 1/2

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 02/01/2024

A tribute to the irreplaceable Professor Louis Bernatchez: doi.org/10.1111/mec....

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Just discovered this amazing resource: www.iamascientist.info/collection producing tools for promoting diversity in STEAM education. Features slides, posters, and other media showcasing scientists breaking the stereotype (you know the one I'm talking about)

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

In case anyone needs such a thing, here’s a picture of my cat proving that her neck is unnecessarily long. Put that thing away, Loki.

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Now that my ducks are finally in a semblance of a row I am excited to announce that I will begin a PostDoc in the Sin lab (www.simonywsin.com) this January!! I am looking forward to applying my 'omics training to new systems and questions about Earth's incredible biodiversity.

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

Science artists! Design a simple, evocative logo for AGA President Beth Shapiro's symposium, #AGA2024: Genomic Technologies & the Future of Conservation. Talks will explore DNA and other biotechnologies, including cloning and de-extinction, for biodiversity conservation. $150 prize! www.theaga.org

Lake Tahoe, California, from Granlibakken Resort, site of the upcoming symposium, #AGA2024

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Miranda Wade @mirandaconcolor.bsky.social · 06/10/2023

Here's my (very abbreviated, somewhat technical) take on the world of 'omics, its role in navigating the Anthropocene, and how it's shaping conservation biology while offering hope for our planet's future. wadeintoscience.com/2023/10/06/o...

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The American Genetic Association @theaga.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Here’s our 1st place, contest-winning submission! This lovely pangolin portrait was submitted by JiaZhen Lim, LinkedIn here: hk.linkedin.com/in/jiazhen-l... Which photo was your favorite?

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Jess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 20/09/2023

The takeaway? If students are using AI to cheat, it's not because they're lazy or uninterested. It's because we've created a society and an education system where failing academically means falling into precarity, but where students rarely get the support they need to succeed. 6/

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