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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Nagtapos din! Earlier this month, I officially received my Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of the Philippines at Diliman. Thrilled to share my graduation photo as a quiet thank you to everyone who stayed with me through it all 🧬🎓✨

A graduate wearing the official academic costume of the University of the Philippines (UP), known as the “Sablay”. This handwoven, sash-like garment is draped over one shoulder, in place of the traditional toga and mortarboard. The garment features a dominant maroon base, accented with green and gold bands, representing the university’s colors. Along the edges run intricate geometric patterns, including a repeating blue-and-gold diamond motif, inspired by design elements common across Filipino cultural groups. At the center of the maroon band is a vertically arranged, stylized rendering of the university’s acronym “UP” in baybayin, an ancient Filipino script, meticulously handwoven in bright gold. The graduate wears the Sablay over a cream-colored Barong Tagalog, a traditional formal Filipino attire.

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Thrilled to say I finally submitted my Master’s thesis today! Heartfelt thanks to all the people who’ve been a huge part of this rollercoaster journey. P.S. The invitation still stands, by the way. 🔝

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Evgenii Protasov @evgenii-protasov.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Patescibacteria aka Candidate Phyla Radiation becomes the phylum Minisyncoccota with Minisyncoccus archaeiphilus as the type species. Anaerobic parasitic bacterium grow on #methanogen M. hungatei cells as a host. @microbiologysociety.org #microbiology #taxonomy tiny.cc/932d001

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

First round of revisions doooonee! Nearly there!!! hnnnghhg

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

First draft of my thesis manuscript is DONE and emailed to PI! Final goal for 2024 is accomplished, I'll see you all next year 🙆‍♂️

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Adriane Tobias @adrianetobias.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦' 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔: A new lipstick vine (𝘼𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨) endemic to the Philippines Published today in @nordicjbotany.bsky.social with @christhorogood.bsky.social, a stunning new discovery from the mossy forests of Banao Protected Landscape in Kalinga!

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Ang ganda nya talaga! Curious question lang whether you also deposit DNA samples (or at least a DNA barcode) of the holotype for biobanking? Would be really nice if we have such a collection from our rich endemic flora 💚

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Diane Orihel, PhD @dianeorihel.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Calling all ecotoxicologists on Bluesky! I've made a list of scientists working in #ecotoxicology. Are you not there but should be? Please let me know and I will add you! bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Halfway through my 6th figure out of 8. Just felt the burnout after a straight couple of weeks writing. After this manuscript, I really need to be taken out… on a date or by a sniper, either one is fine with me at this point 🥂

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Straight 100% haven’t came across this subject, but very glad that I did! Impressive stuff. Cheers on the PhD!

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Absolute star! If we have to have a rafflesia celeb, how lucky we are that it’s Adi 🙌

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Sebastian S. Cocioba @atinygreencell.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Microbiology will always be one of the most satisfying fields of natural science. Nigh-infinite levels of biodiversity, perpetual room for novel findings, and an evergreen requirement for the advancement of human civilization. 10/10. Big fan. Would recommend. 🦠💪

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Doing microbial phylo, would love to be part of the group. Thanks for organizing!

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Would love to be part of the group, thanks for organizing!

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

A fresh start on 🦋: Imma use my first Bluesky post to casually post some lab selfies! Great to join everyone here 👋 #AcademicSky

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Ric Regalado @ricryanxd.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

First post here. Let me introduce myself: My name is Ric (he/him). A Filipino 🇵🇭, queer 🌈, microbial ecologist studying microbiomes and eDNA 🖥️ 🧬. Looking forward to learning from all of you and contributing to this community!

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